Uberoo Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) When fitting larger tires with a minimum of extra lift, is it A: better to cut out the fenders and reweld them to get the clearance. Or is it B: better to bust out a 10 lb hammer or bigger and vent your frustrations out on the fenders? I have 235/75/15 on it now with a 2" suspension lift,but I found some 31X10.50X15 mudders for 20 bucks.Two of them even look brand newish... *Evil laugh* HA HA HA HA HA!!! Edited March 5, 2010 by Uberoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Take the front fenders off. Yes, I'm serious. Just cut the rear fenders with an angle grinder. Post pictures when you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 right now the firewall is the rear of my front fender... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 If you have a welder, and know how to use it, and can do basic bodywork, you can make the fenders look a lot better and stronger if you cut/weld in the right places. If you dont, a hammer works just fine. 8 lb sledge to get things moving, 24 oz ball-peen to finish it out and make it look halfway decent. -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 With 31'' tires and a 2" lift, you're going to run into problems with the clutch pedal not having full travel. You will need to bash the floor and the base of the A pillar to the point the clutch pedal will hit the floor. Not that that's really a problem. Get a real sledge going and put that a-pillar/floorpan in it's place. You will also rub on the framerail at full lock, but I don't recommend hammering that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) Cut straight up on the fender well with a zzz, then hammer it back in to the fender well....... 31's wont work on a 2" lift, you'll have to remove your dead peadle if you want it to work. Jeff Edited March 5, 2010 by one eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 dead pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) aNother thing you could do to gain a little clearance behind the front tires is to cut/lengthen the radius rods. I did this on my car and it helps. Cut them right in the middle, sleeve them with appropriate pipe, and weld em up. You'll have to oblong one of the two holes on the control arm where the radius rod bolts to it, I think I did the frontmost one. Helps with approach angles, increases caster, clearance for tires. If I remember right I made mine like 1.25"-1.5" longer. Thanks, Spencer Edited March 5, 2010 by obk25xt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 so EA82 front suspension it is then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5_IMP Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 dead pedal? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dead+pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo'J Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Lmgtfy!!!!rofl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one eye Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dead+pedal Wow that is funny................. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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