Rolling rear fenders...

[Shmirgin44]

EDIT, title should read fenders. (that's what happens on a monday morning before i get my coffee)

Since my BFG's are now slicks, I am going to try out a set of MT ET streets.

I know I am going to need to roll the rear fenders for clearance.

I was looking at them last night and they seem pretty thick and there are several tack welds along them.

Anyone who has rolled fenders, I am looking for tips so I do this right the 1st time.

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[Ear Rak]

what size tire are you gonna run from MT?

 

[Shmirgin44]

P305/35R18 for the MT's
Have P295/35R18 BFG drags on there now...no spacers and no rubbing issues.

 

[Ear Rak]

the 305's should fit with out rubbing the fender well. I'm not fully sure though, someone will chime in.

 

[Shmirgin44]

I've heard that the MT 305's run on the wide side. Also, I may need spacers to clear the shock mount for the 9" rear...looks like it will be close. With the spacers on, it will be even closer to rubbing. I want to keep the stock look as much as possible, so trying to avoid spacers if possible.

 

[Ear Rak]

I've heard that the MT 305's run on the wide side. Also, I may need spacers to clear the shock mount for the 9" rear...looks like it will be close. With the spacers on, it will be even closer to rubbing. I want to keep the stock look as much as possible, so trying to avoid spacers if possible.

you mean, you want the rims tucked in

well the 305's might rub with your set up, i know with they dont on stock suspension cars. But you got that 9" so i dont know whats goin on back there. 3v2000gt should chime in here, he as well has a 9", i would PM him and chat with him about it.

 

[Shmirgin44]

Thanks for the info! I just wan't to avoid the hassle of getting them mounted and realizing that they rub and trying to troubleshoot it at the tire place while it's up on their lift. I am worried that if I need to get spacers I'll need to get even longer studs from Moser and who knows how long that'll take...

 

[SONICobra]

like i was saying before you might be better off giving hans a call and see if he can roll them for you one night, he has the tool and has done it before. if you really want to do it yourself though i know you can rent one online with like a $250 deposit + $50 and shipping i think. i looked into a while back so i forget exactly what it was, i think hans did mine for $75 so it was just easier for me.

 

[Shmirgin44]

Yeah, I think I am going to just go that route. I don't think my baseball bat, rubber mallet and heat gun technique will work on these thick badboys...

 

[Robertson Racin]

FYI, the 9 inch is setup as an 8.8, if they dont rub on an 8.8 they wont rub. Shock is still in factory location.. Only possible problem would be the offset of the rims...

 

[Shmirgin44]

Awesome! I was measuring and it's going to be close but looks to have enough room.

 

[Robertson Racin]

Check your pms, also double check that exhaust on the passenger side for clearance, I think you will be ok.. If needed, I have multiple sized spacers..

 

[WhtSuperStang]

like i was saying before you might be better off giving hans a call and see if he can roll them for you one night, he has the tool and has done it before. if you really want to do it yourself though i know you can rent one online with like a $250 deposit + $50 and shipping i think. i looked into a while back so i forget exactly what it was, i think hans did mine for $75 so it was just easier for me.

+1,000,000 for calling Hans

 

[Dewalt03cobra]

I borrowed a fender roller and rolled my own fenders. It's VERY easy to do without doing any damage. Just take your time, use a heat gun to keep the lip hot so the paint don't crack, go slow don't roll to much too fast, and always have the roller pushing on the side of the lip, never the edge. Last, Don't roll down too far down it's unnecessary. This was what I was told, I followed it, and it came out perfect. Very easy.