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Fender Roller - How's it done?

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blacknblue2002

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What is the process for rolling the rear fenders. I've seen a tool somewhere pretty cheap that was called a 'fender roller', but is that all I need? I need to do something cuz my tires are getting eaten up when i go in dips. Any suggestions or helpful hints about this subject? I'd buy a 'fender roller' if it was as simple as bending the fenders, and it didn't hurt the paint of the outside of the fender.
 

squares98

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I would go to a good wheel and tire store(not a tire store) so you dont f-up your bodypanel trying to roll your first fender.
 

HoustonGT

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blacknblue2002 said:
What is the process for rolling the rear fenders. I've seen a tool somewhere pretty cheap that was called a 'fender roller', but is that all I need? I need to do something cuz my tires are getting eaten up when i go in dips. Any suggestions or helpful hints about this subject? I'd buy a 'fender roller' if it was as simple as bending the fenders, and it didn't hurt the paint of the outside of the fender.
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Actually the tool that i saw is freakin expensive as hell. $299.99 for it but its very nice and looks like it does what its supposed to. I wish i could find a body/wheel shop where i could rent one or something.
 

lgndracer

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Cut a few relief cuts from the lip towards the fender. Then use a baseball bat between the tire and the inner lip to "roll" the lip up. Make sure it is fairly flat and smooth so no sharp edges car cut the tire.
 

blacknblue2002

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I've seen the expensive tools, but I've also seen a small handheld tool somewhere when I was looking at suspension stuff. It pretty much looked like a handle that was attached to a 'fender lip' shaped square end. It looked simple, but I just didn't know if it worked. I saw it on the same page as some FRPP Suspension stuff...i will spend some time looking for it now so I can attach a link
 

HoustonGT

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blacknblue2002 said:
I've seen the expensive tools, but I've also seen a small handheld tool somewhere when I was looking at suspension stuff. It pretty much looked like a handle that was attached to a 'fender lip' shaped square end. It looked simple, but I just didn't know if it worked. I saw it on the same page as some FRPP Suspension stuff...i will spend some time looking for it now so I can attach a link
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Thanks, i'd really appreciate it if you could find the link
 
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bdcardinal

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http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/fenderlip.jsp

thats the one ive been looking at buying
 

blacknblue2002

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ok...I have the thing saved on my desktop but the link doesn't work anymore. Apparantly 'Chicane Sport' makes the thing and it's about $55.00. The instructions also say to make relief cuts. I don't know if it's worth it if a baseball bat works. Sorry, I think I'd have to call Chicane to find out if they still sell them because the search on their website isn't finding it anymore
 

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I just can't justify spending $300 on something i'm going to use once and put in the garage to collect dust. I think i might have to go pick up a Louisville Slugger
 

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blacknblue2002 said:
What is the process for rolling the rear fenders. I've seen a tool somewhere pretty cheap that was called a 'fender roller', but is that all I need? I need to do something cuz my tires are getting eaten up when i go in dips. Any suggestions or helpful hints about this subject? I'd buy a 'fender roller' if it was as simple as bending the fenders, and it didn't hurt the paint of the outside of the fender.
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Sorry to get off topic but I also plan on getting the same size wheels you have, and now you have me concerned about getting them. Is your car lowered?
 

blacknblue2002

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ummm....I can't fit a full finger between my rear tire and the top of the fender well. Soooooo....it's kinda low. I figure it's dropped about 2 1/2 all the way around. Looks good, rides like a train, and now i'm having clearance issues. One thing though....i'm running a lot taller tire in the rear than stock (285/40/18). I wouldn't have a problem with sayyyy 285/35/18. My next set will be 295/35/18
 

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Use a jack to lift the car to create clearence between the tire and fender
 
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