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Old 07-30-13, 12:30 PM
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Default Rolling front fenders?

Whats up CL family,

Looking to see if anyone has rolled their front fenders. Im rubbing on the thin metal lip on the inner front fenders so its time to roll them. I've used the search function but not much luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Old 07-30-13, 01:08 PM
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what do you need/want to know about rolled front fenders?
Old 07-30-13, 01:11 PM
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To answer your question...yes.
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A lot of people have rolled their front fenders. Not sure what your asking exactly...?
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I have mine rolled as many do. Most do it with a fender roller.
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Sorry, should have included more detail. Basically was looking for some detail and steps people took to do the fronts. I rolled the rear fenders on my previous car with a bat and heat gun ( i kno i kno, not the best route), but was just curious and was wondering if I could do the same with the front fenders since the metal is so thin.
Old 07-30-13, 05:37 PM
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not trying to thread jack, but if your fender was previously flared out by the tire when turning due to being too low, and was later on corrected by rolling it back in, can you still roll your fenders? tony said it can't but i just want some second opinions..

thanks
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Originally Posted by Kitty2IS
not trying to thread jack, but if your fender was previously flared out by the tire when turning due to being too low, and was later on corrected by rolling it back in, can you still roll your fenders? tony said it can't but i just want some second opinions..

thanks
it can be done but it wont look as clean as just gettin it rolled the first time vs a gravity pull
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rubbing on the bumper tab or actual lip? I purchased a fender roller from tire rack and heat gun from harbor freight. Comes out a lot cleaner than a bat =)
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i cut a small piece of the fender liner out, a little shaving and a little fender pulling.
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Upon further inspection, I realized that I'm rubbing on the bumper tab. I am going to do the relocation mod and slight roll. Running 10 inch wide wheels in the front and it scrapes on the tiniest of dips. Hoping this will allow me to go lower without any further rubbing/scrapping.
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Originally Posted by Stainless9
Upon further inspection, I realized that I'm rubbing on the bumper tab. I am going to do the relocation mod and slight roll. Running 10 inch wide wheels in the front and it scrapes on the tiniest of dips. Hoping this will allow me to go lower without any further rubbing/scrapping.
well no wonder...10" up front is wide.
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lol i know its wide...thats what she said? lol
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HA I love CL! I use eastwood front fender roller at my shop here in NM. It more or less pinches it without cracking the paint and leaves a clean roll in the front because the metal is so thin
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I have an 06 is250 with stock 18" rims. I dropped my car on H&R's. Will I need to roll my fenders if i get 15mm spacers?


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