dragracer501
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I was wondering how much of a task it is to remove the inner part of the fender, does it have to be cut out? can it even be cut out any help?
Removing inner fenders
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70DartMike
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Drill the spot welds, they're along the seam by the firewall, along the frame rail, and back up the seam at the rad support, and there's a few on the shock tower. That way when you replace it, it'll be a nice clean install. A couple hours and it'll be out. I like to use a hammer and drift/chisel between the layers at the seam. It'll help break the weld if you didn't get it all with the drill bit.
Buy an air chisel and about 5 good 1/4" drill bits.
Remove grill, fenders, drill spot welds 1/2 the way thru.
Use the air chisel to separate the panels.
Be extra cautious there is a 90 angle spot welded to the firewall, this has to stay in place, you cannot buy this part as I know of, be very careful when taking this apart.
Remove grill, fenders, drill spot welds 1/2 the way thru.
Use the air chisel to separate the panels.
Be extra cautious there is a 90 angle spot welded to the firewall, this has to stay in place, you cannot buy this part as I know of, be very careful when taking this apart.
Daves69
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Take a look at these inners for sale. Should give you an idea............
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=307985
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=307985
zigs
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Also you might want to tack a brace in to keep things straight.
76orangewagon
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Actually AMD make that part now also. Also I would recommend a 3/8" spot weld cutter instead of Drill bits and air chisels.
Probably good advice for an amateur.
I have done tons of sheet metal separation at the spots welds, and it is way faster to drill 1/2 way thru the spot weld and kiss it with a chisel, but if your are not careful a lot of damage can be done.
dragracer501
Member
So the shocks aren't braced through the inner fender then?
76orangewagon
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No, there are a few spot welds tying the two together but not much support. I did mine several years ago only took an afternoon for both.
dragracer501
Member
thanks guys! secretly im thinkin about doing a 5.3 turbo ls swap and Im thinkin if I remove the fenders and brace the shocks into a roll cage it will have a lot more room
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