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Old 02-15-12, 04:12 PM
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Question on pulling rear fenders. I have these specs. 19x9.5 & 10.5, 0 offset. 235/35/19 and 245/35/19. I want to shave the rears because I hate the distorted look of the rears being rolled. Can i stillbeableto pull the fender out even with a shave? I'm on air suspension and I'm trying to tuck the tire for stance. Thx guys

Also can i shave the front too? Or just roll the fronts and pull?
Old 02-15-12, 04:51 PM
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you can pull and roll the rear fenders without a distorted look, just takes alot of time and patience, just gotta massage the metal rather than force it. 0 offset though, would require alot of time lol
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I wouldn't roll the front its pointless shave and pull or run smaller tire like me 215 on 9.5
Old 02-15-12, 05:52 PM
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I would shave the fronts for sure, looks much better.
Old 02-15-12, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MDSC
I wouldn't roll the front its pointless shave and pull or run smaller tire like me 215 on 9.5
215 on a 9.5"? You guys are nuts. Roll and pull those quarters.
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Originally Posted by Mr.1.5
215 on a 9.5"? You guys are nuts. Roll and pull those quarters.
he did say, "for stance."
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Any pics of the under side. Where we can see the roll?
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Originally Posted by pieisgude
he did say, "for stance."
Point taken
Old 02-15-12, 06:49 PM
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personally id just get someone who knows what their doing roll the fenders perfectly.
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That will take some good pull to stuff those under there. Dont know if its a good idea to sheve then pull. I think it will make a mess. the inner and outer fender will seperate when you cut away the lip, then you are pulling two sheets of steel, sounds risky but I have only rolled so I am no expert.
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you might have to get a little creative doing this,

0 offset isnt an easy pull, here is a 19x10.5 26 offset, but i wanted a 275 tire under that fender

so you might be able to pull it off with a stretched 245 or something, there is no way avoiding a stretch tire on this one unless you want mexi flush

results
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I've never seen anyone pull a fender with a phonebook. Very creative indeed
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Thanks for all Ur input guys. Keep em coming. Still trying to decide. I'm trying to find a pic of an sc with the same specs.
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1. So u have air ride, we still don't know if ur car is slammed or whatever, but...

2. your wheel specs aren't that aggressive, so you can probably get away with just rolling your front fenders flat (maybe a slight pull) and that should give u enough tire sidewall clearance.

3. NEVER cut/shave your fenders........NEVER. and especially dont try to roll them after they've been cut because they will warp to high hell.

4. Pay someone who is competent and has patients to roll your rear quater pannels flat, and then pull/massage them out. If the person is using a fender roller and heat gun, the results should look legit.

5. Stay away from phone books, bats, pipes, and any other ghetto nonsense that will result is a ****ty quality pull. I don't care who does it...it always looks like **** when it's done the improper way.

6. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by MIGS
1. So u have air ride, we still don't know if ur car is slammed or whatever, but...

2. your wheel specs aren't that aggressive, so you can probably get away with just rolling your front fenders flat (maybe a slight pull) and that should give u enough tire sidewall clearance.

3. NEVER cut/shave your fenders........NEVER. and especially dont try to roll them after they've been cut because they will warp to high hell.

4. Pay someone who is competent and has patients to roll your rear quater pannels flat, and then pull/massage them out. If the person is using a fender roller and heat gun, the results should look legit.

5. Stay away from phone books, bats, pipes, and any other ghetto nonsense that will result is a ****ty quality pull. I don't care who does it...it always looks like **** when it's done the improper way.

6. Good luck.
lol, we pulled mine with phone book and pry bar...just saying petience and heat is your friend.


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