I recently installed megan arms into my rear suspension and I have been playing around trying to figure out how flush I can get the rims/tires to the fender. Where they are set to now is about as far out as i can go without rubbing, but I kind of want them to go out further. My tires are 275s, so they're a little bit beefy.

So, should I shave the inner fender down? I was thinking of shaving off the raised part, as seen in the photo bellow. But the proposition of cutting into my cars body is kinda nerve-rattling. Anyone have experience with shaving their rear isx50 fenders? Any problems? Advice?

 

Roll em maybe?

 

I hear that dimpling and paint cracking are all too easy to do.

I trust myself with a dremmel and a cutting wheel allot more than trying to roll the metal.

I guess one of my main concerns is that the raised part is actually the weld point for the outer body and the inner body. If this is true, then cutting it off would be a very bad idea. It doesn't feel that way when I feel the backside of the lip, but I'd hate to be wrong.

I plan to sleep on it tonight, then tomorrow morning check this thread and make my decision then. If yes, I'll have them shaved down in no time and I'll push the wheel closer towards flushness. If no, Ill accept where the rears are at and take the car in to have an alignment...just the toe as I'll have the camber where I want.

 

yesssir.....

 

I have the same situation going on. shave or roll. let me know how it goes. I'm leaning towards rolling it slightly...my drop is not as aggressive. I heard cutting rear fenders weakens the overall structure of the car. you should do more research before you cut...bc there is no coming back from it.

 

dimpling and paint cracking are signs that the fender roller was not competent enough to know how to roll fenders properly.

also, if your fender area has been re-sprayed, the chances of the paint cracking right at the fender edge from rolling increases. but again, with a competent fender rolling technician, even that shouldn't be a problem.

 

I shaved mine 3 years ago

 

My body shop rolled mine because he said it compromises the integrity of the quarter panel.

 

I rolled mine.. had some cracking but its on the underside... nothing a little touch up paint cant fix..

 

Roll. Find someone that knows what to do or what they are doing.

 

Like others are saying, have it rolled by someone good.

 

Or Leave it alone. Don't try to mess your car up by shaving or rolling as both method are risky in their own ways.

Rolling risks the chance of cracking paint and distortion of rear panel.

Shaving risks the chance of body panel separation (where they were spotted from the factory-take a close look and you will see), rust and weakness of rear panel.

 

Getting a professional to shave my fenders

 

using a proper fender roller and a heat gun will prevent the paint from cracking/schipping

 

I've always shaved my fenders on all my cars...alot of them are still around and have been just fine in terms of fit and finish. I know DSM guys that have shaved where the pinch welds are and havent had problems either. I know Subaru guys that passed around an Eastwood fender roller and the results were fine rolling as well.

I think whatever you do if you do a meticulous good job you wont have problems on this car.