wheels hitting fenders when i pull out of driveway and when i launch
08-13-2004, 01:25 PM
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wheels hitting fenders when i pull out of driveway and when i launch what can i do? they stick out pretty far (28x11.5x15's)
as of right now, i can't pull out of the driveway because i hafta go straight out and then back and fourth to get going.
any ideas? i'll take pictures later on!
as of right now, i can't pull out of the driveway because i hafta go straight out and then back and fourth to get going.
any ideas? i'll take pictures later on!
08-15-2004, 01:40 AM
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What type of wheels are they? You can try to find a local wheel specialist place and have them machine some of the wheel off of the hub, to give you more backspacing so they get brought in towards the inner wells some more? That's what I would try, other than rolling the lips.
08-16-2004, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 98_1LE
Also, what springs do you have? Are the jounce bumpers still in place?
An airbag or stiffer springs may help, but the correct wheel offset would be best.
An airbag or stiffer springs may help, but the correct wheel offset would be best.
i have eibach drag launch springs and an airbag on the passenger side. the drivers side is rubbing even with no air in the bag. i stiffined up my rear shocks (strange adjustables) but its just to bumpy a ride now
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08-17-2004, 06:20 AM
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I used to have rubbing problems when i had centerlines because of the wacked out offset.
I got one of those small pairs of visegrips and rolled the fender. Used a piece of cardboard so i would not damage the paint. All i did was roll the inner lip where the metal gets thin. Hard to explain without showing someone. Just do it slow and depending on where you run you might only have to roll little bits of it.
I got one of those small pairs of visegrips and rolled the fender. Used a piece of cardboard so i would not damage the paint. All i did was roll the inner lip where the metal gets thin. Hard to explain without showing someone. Just do it slow and depending on where you run you might only have to roll little bits of it.
08-17-2004, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ramairstyle00
i tried using a ballbat and all it does is chip the paint off
You will need to use a little more graceful tool, called a fender roller. You will also need a heat gun to prevent the paint from cracking.
You can probably rent a fender roller from an auto parts store, or you can buy one for about $300.
I would suggest renting it. 