how to trim fenders AKA pinch weld mod (3 Viewers)

[Sykoslug]

Just installed 1.25" spacers. Noticed a bit of plastic fender liner rub on a dip in the road. I'll be testing the articulation and clearance tomorrow.

I don't want to do a body lift, if it can be avoided. 285/75 R18, tundra rims, 2" lift, nitro UCA's.

 

[jtb517]

This is 35x11.5R18 NTG with 1.25" front spacer... AHC in LO and semi-flexed. Another inch or so of up travel. Rubs the plastic liner a bit on higher speed "whoops" but has never damaged the fender.

Are you running stock bumpstops?

 

[hoser]

Yes, stock bumpstops. However, the inner fender (and the fender liner mounting tabs) have been massaged over time with larger/wider tires. I would suggest pulling out the plastic liner completely and clearance everything. Then add back in the liner and make accommodations for it alone. In other words, isolate the parts that rub.

 

[Sykoslug]

Yes, stock bumpstops. However, the inner fender (and the fender liner mounting tabs) have been massaged over time with larger/wider tires. I would suggest pulling out the plastic liner completely and clearance everything. Then add back in the liner and make accommodations for it alone. In other words, isolate the parts that rub.

I'm currently experiencing the gradual clearancing of the upper fender liner...
I'm tempted to run longer bump stops.

 

[hoser]

There's one offending tab (that supports the fender liner) at the 12 o'clock position. Unfasten it and bend it up. Maybe try taking a heat gun to the plastic liner in that area and reshape it.

 

[4Beast]

I recently put 295/70/18s on my 100. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs on Icons. The tires are 34.6" and beefy and there is basically no rub (I can make it touch the liner I remolded, probably could get it closer) when it's on the bumpstop and the wheel is turned. The pics and descriptions in this thread are spot on. I also added bump stops front and rear (wheeler's Tundra up front and Energy out back, mounted on the Wheeler's spacers).

275/70/18 BFGs for comparison.

 

[MotorboatMcGoat]

I recently put 295/70/18s on my 100. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs on Icons. The tires are 34.6" and beefy and there is basically no rub (I can make it touch the liner I remolded, probably could get it closer) when it's on the bumpstop and the wheel is turned. The pics and descriptions in this thread are spot on. I also added bump stops front and rear (wheeler's Tundra up front and Energy out back, mounted on the Wheeler's spacers).

275/70/18 BFGs for comparison.

How much stiffer do the Baja Boss' feel? I know they've got that extra thick sidewall. Do you think airing down will be a problem?

 

[4Beast]

How much stiffer do the Baja Boss' feel? I know they've got that extra thick sidewall. Do you think airing down will be a problem?

So far I don't think they feel too stiff. I got them around 34psi and haven't aired them up or down. I had E rated tires before so maybe I'm just used to a harsher ride? With a 7,000# truck on them I doubt they will have trouble squishing down, I may not go crazy low off road (<20) unless it's on sand.