[DeTomaso] Rolling Rear Fender Lips

[Dave Londry]

Drop $209 on one of these?
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=52

Rent one from Eastwood $40?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RENTAL-Fender-Roller-Lip-Forming-Rolling-Tool-Eastwood-RENT-Return-Label-Include-/161400710944?pt=Automotive_Services&hash=item25943b6720

dave

On 04/09/2014 6:56 PM, Mike Thomas wrote:
> I've finally picked up a set of adjustable upper rear A arms so I can drop
> the car a little further and keep the camber correct at the rear.  I suspect
> I'll get some interference with the inner lip of the rear fender if I don't
> roll it.  I recall a thread many years ago on various ways to do this
> yourself without damaging the outer fender.  I have a piece of broom handle
> that I was going to start working back and forth while tapping with a
> hammer, wheel off of course.
>
> One method I recall was to run such as a broom handle between the tire and
> fender and use the tire as leverage.  I won't be dropping it enough for that
> as the tire won't be quite that close to the fender.  I suppose another way
> would be to install the new A arms, adjust them as close to zero-c as I can
> at the desired ride height, then lift the car, remove the coil-over, and
> swing the suspension to see if I still have clearance.
>
> Other ideas?
>
> Thanks
> Mike Thomas
> VP, POCA
> VP, Panteras Northwest
> Yellow '74 #6328
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