1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Fender Trimming for 33s w/ 3.5" BS

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by thestickswinger, Jun 13, 2016.

  1. Jun 13, 2016 at 6:07 PM
    #1
    thestickswinger

    thestickswinger [OP] Member

    Joined:
    May 14, 2015
    Member:
    #155242
    Messages:
    22
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tacoma Dlb Cab TRD Off Road
    I recently installed a set of 285/75/16 AT tires on 16x8 wheels with 3.5” backspacing. I actually ordered wheels with 4.5” backspacing but I was sent the wrong ones and chose to keep them because I got a huge discount on them.

    I’m trying to figure out the best way to trim my fenders to eliminate rubbing. I already removed the fender flares to make the truck drivable on the street. It is hard for me to know exactly how much I will need to trim at full lock because I have just driven it on pavement. I have an aftermarket bumper so there is no issue with that side of the front wheel wells.

    Will I need to cut around the entire perimeter of the fenders such as done in this thread:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-modify-fenders-for-bigger-tires.136689/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tools-for-cutting-fenders.435973/page-2

    (post #27)

    If I use a jigsaw to cut the steel fenders around the entire border and a razor around the fender flare, should I worry remounting the plastic inner fender well?

    Should I just worry about the back of the front fender? Will I need to trim the back fenders as well?

    I attached some pictures so you can get an idea of how its looking now..

    Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!
     

Products Discussed in

To Top