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smashingchuck · 05-13-2008, 08:01 PM

Welp, I just though I would share some pics of the inner fenders that I built for the front of my truck. I confirmed just the other day that is lays frame on 20's with just a 1.5" raised crossmember and upper plates. I've got a lot of time into the inner fenders so far, and ALOT to go still, but just thought I would share to show you guys it is possible to keep your inner fenders!

SCOTI · 05-13-2008, 08:27 PM

Will that method only allow for the xtra clearance @ a stand still since they still bolt-in in the original locations on the inner fender?

smashingchuck · 05-13-2008, 08:33 PM

you know, I haven't tried to turn the wheels yet... But It shouldn't be a problem at ride height. I normally air my truck all the way to go around corners anyway. I'll let you know more once I get it back from the body shop and have my wheels in hand.

SCOTI · 05-13-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

you know, I haven't tried to turn the wheels yet... But It shouldn't be a problem at ride height. I normally air my truck all the way to go around corners anyway. I'll let you know more once I get it back from the body shop and have my wheels in hand.

Cool.

72BlckButy · 05-13-2008, 09:39 PM

Those look nice, curious about the turning radius. Keep us posted!

scotts62 · 05-13-2008, 11:55 PM

Ya that looks good!

smashingchuck · 05-14-2008, 06:28 AM

I've been thinking about this a little, and the inside of the inner fenders is only about an 1-1/2 away from where the inside of the fenders is at the most. My wheels have 5.25 back spacing.... my old one only had 4.5 without inner fenders and they NEVER rubbed. It will be close, but I think it will be ok. If not, I guess I just won't be scraping around corners, so no big deal. I'm just sick of picking rocks off of my intake manifold, and with the new paint job I don't want to take the risk of denting my hood from the inside.

SCOTI · 05-14-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

I've been thinking about this a little, and the inside of the inner fenders is only about an 1-1/2 away from where the inside of the fenders is at the most. My wheels have 5.25 back spacing.... my old one only had 4.5 without inner fenders and they NEVER rubbed. It will be close, but I think it will be ok. If not, I guess I just won't be scraping around corners, so no big deal. I'm just sick of picking rocks off of my intake manifold, and with the new paint job I don't want to take the risk of denting my hood from the inside.

I'm definitely not taking away from your efforts & I understand the logic. I was just curious if you built 'em for turning radius or not. Even if they're not, I prefer the front tires to not be exposed from under-hood when parked @ shows & the modified OE's would work. Nice job. . .....

tvblazer78 · 05-14-2008, 05:42 PM

I love it, I my try this on my blazer...Do you have any pics with fenders on?

smashingchuck · 05-14-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Do you have any pics with fenders on?

I don't yet, but all in due time. Fenders should be on it next time I go check it out - I'll snap some then. Probably will head out there on Thursday or Friday.

Hey trav, what size tires you running front and rear? Pm me.

tvblazer78 · 05-14-2008, 07:39 PM

Just sent PM..

chevyrestoguy · 05-15-2008, 06:32 AM

You've done a ton of work on that truck. Looking good! I really like the idea of reworking the stock inner fenders versus using trailer fenders. I bet it's alot more work, though.

What do you have in mind for final color? Will it look like your current avatar?

smashingchuck · 05-15-2008, 06:52 AM

I hated the trailer fender look as well. It doesn't even have side too it with those and it is still all open to the engine compartment.

I have a lot of time into them as they are and they are no where near perfect. They will serve their purpose purpose, but I would do it different next time around.

My avatar is what it will look like pretty much exactly. Probably lower when laid out though.

LMDGUY · 05-15-2008, 06:49 PM

that is the next part of my truck they are tackling.. I dont like when you can see tires in a engine compartment. looks good. hopefully mine will be something like that... mine will have to clear the 24's

05-13-2008, 08:01 PM	#1
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	My inner fenders Welp, I just though I would share some pics of the inner fenders that I built for the front of my truck. I confirmed just the other day that is lays frame on 20's with just a 1.5" raised crossmember and upper plates. I've got a lot of time into the inner fenders so far, and ALOT to go still, but just thought I would share to show you guys it is possible to keep your inner fenders! Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 05-13-2008 at 08:02 PM.

05-13-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,943	Re: My inner fenders Will that method only allow for the xtra clearance @ a stand still since they still bolt-in in the original locations on the inner fender? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-13-2008, 08:33 PM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: My inner fenders you know, I haven't tried to turn the wheels yet... But It shouldn't be a problem at ride height. I normally air my truck all the way to go around corners anyway. I'll let you know more once I get it back from the body shop and have my wheels in hand. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-13-2008, 09:39 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My inner fenders Those look nice, curious about the turning radius. Keep us posted! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-13-2008, 11:55 PM	#6
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: My inner fenders Ya that looks good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-14-2008, 06:28 AM	#7
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: My inner fenders I've been thinking about this a little, and the inside of the inner fenders is only about an 1-1/2 away from where the inside of the fenders is at the most. My wheels have 5.25 back spacing.... my old one only had 4.5 without inner fenders and they NEVER rubbed. It will be close, but I think it will be ok. If not, I guess I just won't be scraping around corners, so no big deal. I'm just sick of picking rocks off of my intake manifold, and with the new paint job I don't want to take the risk of denting my hood from the inside. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-14-2008, 05:42 PM	#9
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: My inner fenders I love it, I my try this on my blazer...Do you have any pics with fenders on? __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 05-14-2008 at 05:44 PM.

05-14-2008, 07:39 PM	#11
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: My inner fenders Just sent PM.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-15-2008, 06:32 AM	#12
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: My inner fenders You've done a ton of work on that truck. Looking good! I really like the idea of reworking the stock inner fenders versus using trailer fenders. I bet it's alot more work, though. What do you have in mind for final color? Will it look like your current avatar?

05-15-2008, 06:52 AM	#13
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: My inner fenders I hated the trailer fender look as well. It doesn't even have side too it with those and it is still all open to the engine compartment. I have a lot of time into them as they are and they are no where near perfect. They will serve their purpose purpose, but I would do it different next time around. My avatar is what it will look like pretty much exactly. Probably lower when laid out though. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 05-15-2008 at 06:53 AM.

05-15-2008, 06:49 PM	#14
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: My inner fenders that is the next part of my truck they are tackling.. I dont like when you can see tires in a engine compartment. looks good. hopefully mine will be something like that... mine will have to clear the 24's __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac



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