To those who've removed fender flares/wheel liners

awilson529 · 05-08-2008, 12:29 PM

Did you work over that sharp little "tab" (for lack of a better word) in the rear half of the wheel well?

It looks as if this could easily slice a tire at full tuck.

I tried to bend it out of the way, but stopped when I heard a slight crack/pop.

Thanks in advance.

gon2srf · 05-08-2008, 01:50 PM

Not sure why you heard a crack. It's just a sheet metal joint. Once the liner wore through the joint did slice my tires, I used a ball peen hammer and just pounded it down towards the inside.

Why did you remove the fender well liner in the first place?

awilson529 · 05-08-2008, 02:21 PM

Thanks.

I removed it for two reasons. I like the look and for a little more room for travel.

awilson529 · 05-12-2008, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the advice, gone2srf.

I worked 'em over today and feel much more comfortable wheeling my rig now.

Thanks again.

gon2srf · 05-15-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

awilson529 previously said:

Thanks for the advice, gone2srf.

I worked 'em over today and feel much more comfortable wheeling my rig now.

Thanks again.

No worries.

**ZroBug** · 05-24-2008, 07:46 PM

I noticed the same sharp looking "tabs" after removing the rear flaps as well. Also looked like a tire hazard to me as well. I took the dremel to it and smothed them out.

**Chatsworth 818 FJ** · 05-24-2008, 10:41 PM

The pop u heard was prob. a plastic clip. Theres a few in that area and pop out with a slight pull.
My bushwhacker flares covered that tab and gave me the same clearance as removing the stock flares.