Pointers to inner fender adjustment posts or tips? (1 Viewer)

[CharlieS]

I tried a search and came up with very little. I know I've read posts here that would be helpful if I could find them.

My 33s are rubbing, and I need to make adjustments to the plastic in the front wheel well. I removed some bolt on air deflectors, the front is a tiny rub - I think I can just hit it with the heat gun and push it out of the way. The rear seems to rub a bit more - removal of the mud flap looks like an option, but if I can adjust it without removal, I'd prefer that.

Setup: 2016 Land Cruiser, King 2.5 (appx. 2.5" lift), 1.25" Spidertrax wheel spacers, BFG AT KO2 LT275/70R18, 41 PSI, on Tundra TRD rims.

 

[Markuson]

I tried a search and came up with very little. I know I've read posts here that would be helpful if I could find them.

My 33s are rubbing, and I need to make adjustments to the plastic in the front wheel well. I removed some bolt on air deflectors, she front is a tiny rub - I think I can just hit it with the heat gun and push it out of the way. The rear seems to rub a bit more - removal of the mud flap looks like an option, but if I can adjust it without removal, I'd prefer that.


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Setup: 2016 Land Cruiser, King 2.5 (appx. 2.5" lift), 1.25" Spidertrax wheel spacers, BFG AT KO2 LT275/70R18, 41 PSI, on Tundra TRD rims.

Heat gun that large rub area and hold inward as it cools so that it stays curved away from tire...

 

[CharlieS]

I used heat on the tiny spot on the front plastic, which worked well. I tried it on the rear mud flap plastics, but it didn't work very well for me, so I removed them. I think it may be because it is so cold, and I'm not getting enough heat into enough surface area. Once I get a warmer day, or have time to heat up the garage, I'll try to form the mud flaps with the heat gun (mud flaps off the car, and then reinstall).

 

[grinchy]

To move the fender liner forward of the front wheel. Pull the two screw bolts, push forward so the back hole lines up with the front. Cut a slit in the new location of the front hole and put the z clip in it. Reinsert screw bolts. Profit.

there’s a thread with some picks running around, and I have more detail on my build thread. I’ll back post a link in a sec.

Builds - The Guzzler - 2009 LX570

Mounted four tires today with pep boys help. They measure 35 and a tiny bit by 10 3/4 at the bulge. The tread block is 8 3/4. They should be easy to clearance with that narrow tread block and I hope to get them test fit tonight. Two took 2 oz and two took 10oz. I’m going to break the bead on...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

I couldn't get my front mud flaps to mold enough to not rub, despite getting them very soft with a heat gun. Eventually, I replaced the mud flaps with kydex sheets, using the original screws. The kydex molds easily and looks good.

Plus I can carry a 9mm behind each tire.

Amazon product ASIN B0777NTSGF

 

[timjax]

This is what I did.

Heatgunned and redrilled the fender liner forward ("4Runner Fender Liner Mod"). Then I reshaped the mud flap to just have the external part there, to mitigate dirt and rocks flying around, and then cut the rocker panel corner and sawed off and deburred the bracket holding that corner in place. You can find more info in my build thread.