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Advice Sought - Difficult Rear Fender Rolling

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Old 12-10-2006, 03:12 PM
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Default Advice Sought - Difficult Rear Fender Rolling

Howdy all,

I have a 1985 Merkur XR4Ti that is my ass-kicking track car. I've asked this question in the states but so few take their car to this level that I'm not getting much feedback. So, I hoping that I can pull from the genious of you guys .

I have to roll my rear fenders quite a bit, as I am fitting 17x8 wheels with 245/45/17 Hoosiers and I have to keep the car low to the ground. What have experiences been out there in such a project? Due to the construction of the rear fender section, I fear I may have to cut the inner well, roll the fender, and then weld a patch to maintain structural integrity.

I have a fender roller tool, and I have been able to flare my front fenders out over 2" which holds the same wheel/tire setup well. So, the fronts aren't a problem.

Any tips or BTDT’s?

Thanks!
Peter
Old 13-10-2006, 09:12 PM
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i rolled the arches on my wagon (as you guys over there would call it )

the rears do not really flare out like the fronts can be made to do, as you say the structure is rigid around there. cutting it and welding in a section would allow you to go wider. also, as you get near the ends of the arch, it gets very difficult to roll them as it gets stronger



good luck with it, and let us know how you get on
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