| Author | Message | ||
     matt wawak (Chicagorovers) New Member Username: Chicagorovers Post Number: 37 Registered: 09-2003 |
Can someone please explain where I need to trim when offroading with 235 85 r16 tires. (I have a Disco 1 with a 2"OME lift) It seems like the front tires rub the fender area closest to the door as I hit bumps. ***THE PICTURES IN THE TECH SECTION DO NOT LOAD ANYMORE!! | ||
| Curtis N (Curtis) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Curtis Post Number: 888 Registered: 05-2002 |
Give the pics time. The server has been running slow for a while. Beyond that, the obvious answer is to trim where trimming is necessary. The old addage always stands true: trim less than you think you need and test it. If it does not work then trim a little more. Just don't trim more than you need and you will be fine. | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 116 Registered: 08-2003 |
A dremel with fiberglass cutting disc works great. Just take your time so it's done right. | ||
| Ethan Makarowski (Ethan) New Member Username: Ethan Post Number: 25 Registered: 04-2003 |
Hello Matt, Both Curtis and Matt B. had great advice... I know the following info is already discussed in the tech section b/c that's what I used for help when I went to 235/85's on mine but many perspectives are always helpful, so here goes... I didn't have to trim anything up front, just adjust the steering stops to prevent rubbing at sharp turning. As for the rear, I heard that it is easy to trim too much, like Burtis said. I basically started approximately at the 2:00 position in the wheel arch (looking at the driver's side) and tapered the cut nice and smooth to follow the existing curve of the arch using a nice high-speed jig saw and a small air cut-off tool for the hard-to-reach spots and angles. The cut was very nice and after some hand filing to remove some small metal burs in the aluminum you can't even tell you hacked the fender. All in all, if I remember I removed about an inch and a half at the thickest point. Just take your time outlining and matching your cuts on both sides and all will go well. Don't be afraid to put her under the knife! Good luck... Ethan Makarowski '94 D1 | ||
| Danno (Danno) Senior Member Username: Danno Post Number: 317 Registered: 08-2002 |
using a metal ruler, i went 1.5" back (from the bottom) and up about 12" to meet the original arch. i traced the curve made by the ruler as a guide where to cut. | ||
| Mike Bauer (Mikeb) Member Username: Mikeb Post Number: 137 Registered: 02-2003 |
Try this link: http://www.discocrazy.org/fendertrimming.htm Thanks, Mike B. | ||
| Frode Hübertz Haaland (Discofrode) Member Username: Discofrode Post Number: 132 Registered: 02-2002 |
Not exactly the size you asked for, but I guess this one from Ottos site should suffice for you - but check for yourself! http://www.sf.hiof.no/~frodehaa/forandringer/245-75.htm Main entrance: http://home.halden.net/discovery | ||
| Pascal Van Strydonck (Vertige) New Member Username: Vertige Post Number: 31 Registered: 10-2003 |
Discofrode, you just answered my prayer. I have been looking for a easy ( with image ) guide to trimming my fenders. Love this wedsite | ||
| Chris Nutter (Nutter) New Member Username: Nutter Post Number: 15 Registered: 09-2003 |
I just trimed my rear fenders a bit to clear my 265/75/16 Maxxis Mudders on full compression. It took all of 30 mins. Make sure you have some good tin snips, a ruler, pencil and masking tape. Cover the area you want to trim with tape (helps the paint not to crack and flake when cutting). Then Lay out the lines for cutting making sure both sides of the truck are even. Then start cutting BUT take your time. Start slow with small cuts and everything will work out fine. Cheers Nutter | ||
| Leo (Leo_hallak) Member Username: Leo_hallak Post Number: 141 Registered: 02-2003 |
I used a nice sharp set of metal snips and had zero problems on a 99D1. I measured twice then cut. -leo |
