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Old 08-30-2012, 02:44 PM   #1
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Inner Fender Braces

Does anyone know where you can get the inner finder bracing for the front inners. Its kind of a trapezoid shape that is spot welded to the inner fender. Searching everywhere I could think of, I can not find anyone that sells just those.
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Old 08-30-2012, 03:50 PM   #2
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Re: Inner Fender Braces

They come on new wheelhouses. Most just fab their own piece to replace the rotted out section, very common on these trucks.
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Old 08-31-2012, 08:38 AM   #3
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Re: Inner Fender Braces

I just made my own, bending into the correct shape over the existing wheelhouse.

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Old 08-31-2012, 10:36 AM   #4
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Re: Inner Fender Braces

That looks pretty good. I attempted to repair my originals. I cut out the raised fingers, then welded in 16ga. Also of course had to patch the holes from drilling out the spot welds. Need to clean the welds a little more. My welds are not pretty enough to leave as is.
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