Widening fenders without drastic metal work?: Grassroots Motorsports forum: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine

July 18, 2008 3:36 p.m. slefain Dork

So the new tires/wheels on my Passat rub when I hit a good bump. I've rolled the fenders part way, but I think even if I flatten the lip totally I'm still going to hit the outside fender edge barely. I have to get more clearance so I can lower the car (I'm under threat of bodily harm if I don't lower it). I'm thinking of using a Port-a-power and trying to push the fender lip outward from the body. Or maybe use a scissor jack and some blocks of wood. I think I gained a little width from rolling the fender, but I think I might need a little less than a 1/4 inch overall for clearance.

Yes I could just get smaller tires, but why get rational now?
July 18, 2008 3:41 p.m. oldschoolimport New Reader

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6159&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C503%2C504%2C514&KickerID=232&KICKER

I've been thinking about picking up one of these. there is a place that rents them, but with the chance of me messing it up, and having to pay full price for it, I figure purchasing a new one would make more sense.
July 18, 2008 4:14 p.m. EricM Reader

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July 18, 2008 4:23 p.m. John Brown SuperDork

Add heat with whatever you use. Get the heat gun out and keep it warm.
July 18, 2008 5:14 p.m. MrJoshua Dork

Dude-Your VW jack is the one everybody hunts down to make the DIY fender roller.
July 18, 2008 6:49 p.m. P90Puma Reader

Use the eastwood, just be careful not to flare them out too much.