I have a 74 Jimmy, I want to trim the fenders a significant amount to get rid of the rust and include a 4 in lift to fit 36in tires. Are there any suggestions on the best way to trim and how to stabilize the fenders after they have been trimmed. Any way to put a factory look back on the sheet metal?
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Fender Trimming...Best Way?
- Thread starter benbeaner
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la_blazer82
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Do a search as there are several previous posts covering this topic. Also, there an article in the 'Technical' section...
Here's a link....http://coloradok5.com/fendertrim.shtml
Here's a link....http://coloradok5.com/fendertrim.shtml
I used a sawzall and 4.5" grinder with cutoff wheel. Worked for me. There is no real reason to "stabilize" the fender post cut... it'll be fine even with a LOT of trimming, let alone what it will take to fit 36s with 4". As far as the adding the factory look, you'd prolly have to take it to a body shop for that. They could add the factory lip along the inner edge for ya. Personally, I just used a file, smoothed the edges out and painted them to prevent rust. Works for me, and I think it looks sexy too. 
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The only way to get a real factory look back is to have a body shop roll the edge of the fender to make a lip after you're done. I used a 4.5" grinder and a sawzall and went ape****, but mine is strictly a trail truck.
