Cutting Fender Lip?
Cutting Fender Lip? I was wondering how many people just cut thier fender lip instead of BFH that bitch? Could you use like a dremel or something and just cut the inner part off? I figure it would be a hell of alot easier if you had the right tool to cut it. I want to run 315s comfortably with a prokit. Any opinions or peep that have done it??
Last edited by 11secondhorse; Jun 22, 2006 at 04:38 PM. Reason: add info
I think you mean cutting the outside lip of the quarter panel. Nobody uses a hammer on those. Either cut it, or roll it.
On the inside you can use a hammer. You don't have to massage much, depending upon what size tires you want to run.
Fill us in with some more info of your setup.
On the inside you can use a hammer. You don't have to massage much, depending upon what size tires you want to run.
Fill us in with some more info of your setup.
I know people cut thiers. Seems like it would be easier than beating the hell out of it, waiting and paying to use someones roller, OR buying one for like $500 lol 
You may not need to roll the fender - each car is different. I have not had mine really long but I have not had any rubbing on the fender lip. If I were you I would get them on there and see how they fit!
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From: The Houndstooth
Originally Posted by casey02ws6
You may not need to roll the fender - each car is different. I have not had mine really long but I have not had any rubbing on the fender lip. If I were you I would get them on there and see how they fit!
Bodyshops can roll or cut the fenderlips for you if you find out you need that done and dont want to wait to rent one or buy the tool yourself.
If you cut the lip completely off you will seperate the two panels and weaken the rear structure of the car and envite rust. The quarter panels are part of the structural make up of the rear of our cars. Those little dimples above the wheel well opening arent door dings. The fourth gens are very structurally stout but the rear unitized rails have a weak spot where the frame meets the cab. The outer quarters do flex a little because of this and this is what causes the dimples. You can trim a 1/4" or so before you eliminate the spot welds without any problems but I wouldnt cut the lip off completely.
I wasnt gonna just get in there and start hacking **** up, thats why im on here asking for you guys input. I been fooling with Mustangs for years so Im learning as i go with the TA. I appreciate all the posts from everyone. Im pretty sure ill end up needing to work on that area for proper fitment of my tires, maybe not. I dont want to just BFH the hell out of it to get em to fit. I dont know any body guys here, I just moved here a few months ago but Ill figure out something. 
cutting slits is not needed and will also cause more problems down the road.
I rolled my lips flat against the wheel house without any cutting ect. The lip will stretch easily enough to roll flat against the wheel house.
I rolled my lips flat against the wheel house without any cutting ect. The lip will stretch easily enough to roll flat against the wheel house.
I cut slits about 1/2" to 1" apart all the way around both quaters. I then used a small rubber mallet and taped it up. My car has been that way for 4 plus years with no issues. You cant even tell unless you actually look up into my wheel wells.
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yes, you can cut them as this guy did
http://www.ws6.com/wheels.htm
or just have them rolled, like I did and many others. it is by far the neatest and easiest.
Never use the BFH mod on the outer fender, unless you like going to the bodyshop to have your quarter panels fixed and painted. BFH is for the other side of the wheel well, where the gas tank is.
http://www.ws6.com/wheels.htm
or just have them rolled, like I did and many others. it is by far the neatest and easiest.
Never use the BFH mod on the outer fender, unless you like going to the bodyshop to have your quarter panels fixed and painted. BFH is for the other side of the wheel well, where the gas tank is.
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From: Egg Harbor twp New jersey
Good idea whiterhino . on my malibu we cut a wood bace ball bat slowley roll tire if that helps put bat against tire and and lip go slow but I kinda think whiterhindo way is better .
Originally Posted by alsfastz28
Good idea whiterhino . on my malibu we cut a wood bace ball bat slowley roll tire if that helps put bat against tire and and lip go slow but I kinda think whiterhindo way is better .
The baseball batt method as well as the Eastwood tool will not get the lip rolled flat against the wheels house. For max clearance you will have to use a medium size hammer and work carefully working back and fourth. Every time you hit the lip with the hammer the lip will strech a little and with some patience it will roll flat. This way it will also be smooth to the tire or your hand, will not envite rust, still has some structural integrity, and looks great. cutting slits is butching, there is no need for it, if its a daily driver that will see road grim, salt, and yes water it will eventually start rusting. Every one of those slits are a stress riser that weakens the structure also. If you use a BFH and get carried away you will do more damage than good, if you use a smaller hammer and take your time the outer panel will not be affected.