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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Tire Clearance

So, anyone ever cut out their fenderwell arches to fit HUGE tires?

What's your favorite tool?

Plasma-cutter
Sawz-All
Torch
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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i used a cuttin torch to "trim" around my rear tires on my flatbed.


Right after i put the 255's on it i loaded it down with wood and my bed rubbed my finder so i took the torch and gave em some clearance Afterwards, as you can tell from my pics, i fabbed up some finder skirts for the bed
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Sounds good, but I have the stock longbed.... and besides - all four corners need it
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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you're braver than I to cut an '05!
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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id probably take the plazma to it. just because the heat and distortion... or lack there of.....
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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sawzall has a lot less heat than a plasma
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Mike, what in god's name are you trying to fit under your truck that requires that much fender trimming?

By the way, this is Tyler.
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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Forrest Nearing
sawzall has a lot less heat than a plasma
im sorry, i ment the plazma has less heat then the cuttin torch.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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I just can't do it, guys - it'd be like shootin' old yeller... I mean, there's not even any whisky dents in 'er!

Guess I'll just have to make them fit without body mods or a lift.


Did I mention they get bigger every time I look at them?
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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im sorry, i ment the plazma has less heat then the cuttin torch.
roger that!
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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You shoulda done a poll. I'd use a plasma cutter. They make it easy to get a straight line.
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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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That reminds me - how do ya do a poll, anyway?
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