rolling fenders
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rolling fenders
I just got some new wheels some 18 8.5s with a 44 offset my tires just got in 235/40/18 I know I will need to roll the fenders whats the best process to use so I dont end up tweeking the hell outa the sheet metal?
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A bat and a jack worked well for me. Remove the rubber fender strip. Jack the car up just enough so you can get the bat in there... then gently pry the fender lip up. You'll need to lower the car with the jack as you bend the metal.
I needed even more severe rolling afterwards so I went to a bodyshop... a few whacks of the sledgehammer later, no more rubbing.
I needed even more severe rolling afterwards so I went to a bodyshop... a few whacks of the sledgehammer later, no more rubbing.
yeah i did the classic baseball bat method too.
It'll probably chip the paint a little bit where you roll so get a touch up paint if you care. It's not gonna be seen from outside because it's in the fender but it might rust if you don't paint.
It'll probably chip the paint a little bit where you roll so get a touch up paint if you care. It's not gonna be seen from outside because it's in the fender but it might rust if you don't paint.
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the bat
Ok wish me luck if they have a open bay at friends shop today I will give a shot...stay tuned report at 11
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cheap, free, and most ghetto way of doing it......a hammer!! only do this if your brave, dont forget touch up paint.
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I've got a friend that uses a metal pipe wrapped in a rag and then covered in duct tape. Its a little more paint friendly and still gets the job done. They actually sell a machine for rolling a fender. A few friends went in on one two years ago. SOBs sold it to a shop though.
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I have heard that you can rent/borrow a fender rolling machine from the Tire Rack. If you guys are serious about rolling your fenders you may want to try giving them a call.
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Re: rolling fenders
Originally posted by areg
I just got some new wheels some 18 8.5s with a 44 offset my tires just got in 235/40/18 I know I will need to roll the fenders whats the best process to use so I dont end up tweeking the hell outa the sheet metal?
areg
I just got some new wheels some 18 8.5s with a 44 offset my tires just got in 235/40/18 I know I will need to roll the fenders whats the best process to use so I dont end up tweeking the hell outa the sheet metal?
areg
paint will crack eventually so get some clear touch up.
but if you really WANT TO DO IT RIGHT.
get a dremmel and some clear touch up paint and drummel away.
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sorry no rolling yet
But soon very soon...got the wheels on the car drove to work and the rears rubbed a couple times...really lightly. Might bust out the sawsal or the bat tomorrow after work...pray for me
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