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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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whats Tucked mean and how do i do it?
Do I have to be lowered?
And how do I roll the fenders?
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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tucked is when ur tire(or sometimes actual wheel) gets tucked under the fender from being so low. like in the picture..


u have to lower the car to do it, u'll want coilovers and good shocks to go that low. wouldnt suggest it at all if u live in an area with alot of speed bumps or pot holes.

to roll ur fenders(which u'll need to do if u go that low), u need a fender roller(linked below)

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...-fender_roller
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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very helpful info. thanks man
my dad and I do a little body work (ill post pix of my car later)
Couldnt this same thing be done with a simple body process. Same as if we were knockin out some dents.
Of course i know it would be harder im a king to makeing easy things hard lol
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:41 PM
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some people use a baseball bat to roll fenders....however if you'd like the paint to stay where it is a fender roller is better
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Who needs a fender roller? A baseball bat and hydraulic jack can accomplish the same thing
(on a side note, please never use a baseball bat to roll your fenders... you will almost definitely crack/chip your paint and can possibly wrinkle your fenders if you don't do it carefully)

But if your wheels have the right offset (+38mm or more), you shouldn't need to worry about rolling your fenders (assuming you keep the negative camber).

*edit: grrrr... roto beat me to it [8D]
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Actually reaper2022, you have it correct. The right sized wheel and tire is the proper way to keep paint on your fenders. Baseball bats are for.....well.... baseball.
Fender rollers are for body work prior to paint.. I know, I know.
 
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