front fender trim question

[86MUDRCJ]

I am going to be cutting that front part of the fender by the bumper to level it with the middle piece and I was wondering, do I need to do something to smooth out the edge so I don't cut tire or will it be fine if I leave it?

 

[n_bannerman]

I just took a sanding disc to mine to smooth it out some and have never had tire contact with 32s. do your tires rub there as of now?

 

[4x4junkie]

My thought is... If the fender is still hitting the tire, you need to trim it more.

When I did mine, all I did was take a Dremel to the rough edge to round it off some just so it wouldn't cut your hand or arm if you brushed against it walking past (installing flares makes that a non-issue too, though it was a few months before I got the flares after trimming).

 

[bobbywalter]

depending on exact area to be cut, i usually use a shear, it leaves a nice edge that is easy to roll. roll the edge no matter what if you can.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

Thanks guys. Hey junkie where'd ya got the flares at?

 

[4x4junkie]

JC Whitney

I used the "surface mount" type.