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Old 11-21-2017, 08:27 AM
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Default Best way to add clearance for drag radials?

What is the best way to make a little clearance for fat drag radials? I put some 315/60s on my 06 with a flip kit and the driver side rubs just a tiny bit over bumps and stuff.
Should I heat it up and roll the inside lip or just trim it with a cutoff wheel?
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Looks good!

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Easiest way is raise the truck up.
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Rent a fender roller or have it done professionally. Don't cut the lips off, that's ghetto
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Originally Posted by ILuvJDM
Rent a fender roller or have it done professionally. Don't cut the lips off, that's ghetto
This above....We have used a baseball bat but if you like your body and paint maybe not...
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Here is what the baja guys do, it actually looks pretty decent imo.

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Check the bed placement versus the cab, i have seen them be a little off side to side multiple times. Very common if someone has pulled off to do a fuel pump or something and just slapped it back on and ran down the bolts without checking.
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Had mine rolled. I have a 4/6 drop
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I'm going to be in a similar situation... they do look sweet though!

Which tire is that you went with?



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