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Then you could spray some rubberized rust protector on the spots where you smash up. This isn't any sort of delicate task 
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BFH Mod I will need to break out the hammer on this install of 315/35/17 BFG GForce KD's. I just got them mounted on my new 17X11 TTII's, and need to install.
What kind of hammer should I use? Regular, Rubber covered or what??
Any tips or issues you encountered would be appreciated as well.
Thanks
Dave
What kind of hammer should I use? Regular, Rubber covered or what??
Any tips or issues you encountered would be appreciated as well.
Thanks
Dave
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Originally Posted by snketr
What is the BFH mod? Thanks, Andy
A hammer is used to beat in the inner wheel well when the tire is just a little bit too big and rubs. Most people who go to 17X11 rear wheels with 315/35-17 tires and have a lowered car, need to beat in the inner fender well. I'm just wondering what kind of hammer to use... as my wheels and tires are ready to be mounted.
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Yeah I see exactly where I need to BFH the inner fender well now. I did a test fit. Looks like it's about a 4x4 inch area right behind the brake caliper.
The good news is I don't think I will have to roll my fenders.
I got about 3in of clearance between the tire and the fender lip.
-Dave
The good news is I don't think I will have to roll my fenders.
I got about 3in of clearance between the tire and the fender lip. -Dave
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Originally Posted by Poik
I used a sledge hammer. Worked good. I don't think you would be able to accomplish anything with a rubber mallet.
I used a sledge too, I tried just a normal hammer and a mallet and nothing worked. The sledge worked really well and it didn't take much hammering
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Originally Posted by Poik
17x11 with a 50mm offset is the only offset that will not bulge out past the fender. With the 56mm offset you will most likely have to roll the fender lips.
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OK so I beat the **** out of my inner fender well, and I have good clearance. I think I will be able to get away without rolling the fenders.... but just in case... anyone know a place that will roll my fenders in the Chicago area??? Also.. what should I use to recover the fender well?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
Is it possible to beat it too much I mean too much of one good thing can turn out to be bad right? What would be the best offset for a 18X11 wheel with 315's if you want it to just clear the fender lip on a TA that is lowered?
I mean too much of one good thing can turn out to be bad right? What would be the best offset for a 18X11 wheel with 315's if you want it to just clear the fender lip on a TA that is lowered? 
That would be a big OOOPS!!! I don't think you could beat it too much. You will know when it is enough. I thought I beat mine in enough and after a week I noticed that it was still scraping in a few spots so I beat it again and made sure it was enough.
Originally Posted by blind527
Will I need the BFH mod with a 17x11 and a 305?