cutting portion of inner fender liner out

robc1976 · 03-06-2013, 12:43 AM

I need anybodys experience with cutting a portion of the inner rear fender out, can't see how this would hurt anything but thought I would ask. I have 285/25/20 with a 10MM spacer in the rear and I am rubbing a bit on the inner fender liner and want to cut it out. My fenders are already rolled so just the lining is in question here. I only rub on large bumps.

longliven54 · 03-06-2013, 02:01 AM

i believe rear camber can be adjusted. wouldnt that help?

crypticc · 03-06-2013, 03:45 AM

If u live in area with water salt and grit I wouldn't. Imagine the rust under your fenders once the wax oil has been washed away with no protection

robc1976 · 03-06-2013, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by crypticc

If u live in area with water salt and grit I wouldn't. Imagine the rust under your fenders once the wax oil has been washed away with no protection

I may just take the liner out and put 3M tape on other side. It is hitting right on the edge by the fender lip.

robc1976 · 03-06-2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by longliven54

i believe rear camber can be adjusted. wouldnt that help?

It would a bit but I am hitting right on edge.

Route 16 · 03-06-2013, 04:31 AM

Let the tire chew the liner over time.

robc1976 · 03-06-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

Let the tire chew the liner over time.

can't stand the noise lol!

longliven54 · 03-06-2013, 11:36 AM

do it in a way that once you change your wheel setup, you can put the liner back.
or maybe a 12mm spacer instead of 10.

Hybrid For Life · 03-07-2013, 09:46 PM

I pulled the fender liner out and used a dremel tool with a cutting wheel, this worked great for me when I have my volks.

robc1976 · 03-08-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

I pulled the fender liner out and used a dremel tool with a cutting wheel, this worked great for me when I have my volks.

Exactly what I did lol! Also did a lot off cutting on rubbing points in the back/ quarter panel meeting area and also in the front clip/ fender meeting area.

d3l0n · 03-31-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

I pulled the fender liner out and used a dremel tool with a cutting wheel, this worked great for me when I have my volks.

any cons to this?

robc1976 · 03-31-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by d3l0n

any cons to this?

None so far!

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