Flare it

[RVZII]

I'm thinking of making some 3 or 4" flares for my Explorer out of body tin. My question is, should I cut the fenders out where the flares will go or just weld'em onto the fender the way it is? I thought it would be better to remove the material that will be under the new flares. Any suggestions?

 

[410Fortune]

whats the purpose? Looks or tire clearance?
(street or off road)

 

[RVZII]

One more

Well, you got two of the three. I also am thinking of keeping the tires "under the fenders" for legality. I don't want to stand and argue with someone about they stick out too far.

 

[Premier]

I think he is going solid..?

 

[410Fortune]

I was just asking because ifits for tire clearance then I say cut off whats behind the new flare..

If its cosmetic, then I still say cut it off, or even use it as the base for your new flare....

 

[410Fortune]

I was just asking because ifits for tire clearance then I say cut off whats behind the new flare..

If its cosmetic, then I still say cut it off, or even use it as the base for your new flare....


VW guys lfare the rear 1/4" of their GTI's and Jetta's for a wide body look, cutting notchesin the existing metal, bending it out in tabs, and then filling in and shaping...

 

[RVZII]

Ridin' up

I'd like to try and keep the same basic position of the wheel well so I thought I'd move the top of the flare up the body a couple of inches and pull the fender lip out . Kinda like giving the fenders and quarters a fat lip.