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applebmw · 02-12-2018, 01:27 PM

Any one remove inner fenders for paint? I have motor pulled, would like to remove inner fenders to get repainted. They come out from underside with ease ?

**Jason Banks** · 02-12-2018, 01:53 PM

Relatively easy to get out. You either have to jack up the truck or remove the wheel. Probably easiest to just remove the wheel. There are several bolts and many will be stuck or need some type of persuasion...but, if you pulled the motor you can handle the inner fenders

**Jcfcamaro** · 02-12-2018, 02:42 PM

All the ones I've taken out the nuts which are a clip on style with a molded nut made into them always break and free spin with No way to put pliers to hold them. I've had to use a cut off wheel and cut the head off. If you decide to remove them get some good penetrating spray and spray them several times before you even try. P. B blaster works very well. P.s this all depends on how old the clips are and when the last time they was off. Good luck.

cebra · 02-12-2018, 04:21 PM

I broke all but 1 of my j-nuts but they were super easy to drill out. Napa sells them, if you do a search you can find the nuts and the bolts part numbers.

PanelDeland · 02-12-2018, 08:31 PM

Use new bolts/Jnuts to put it back together. Most vendors have them.

applebmw · 02-13-2018, 09:10 AM

Thanks guys, they came out easier than I thought.

brown7373 · 02-13-2018, 11:26 AM

So the inner fenders rotate outward, rather than inward toward the engine? I thought I would have to remove the bumper and fenders to get the inner out. And the right can be removed with the engine in the truck? The front of my right inner is all rusted and corroded off, probably from a battery leaking down.

Tiger Joe · 02-13-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by brown7373

So the inner fenders rotate outward, rather than inward toward the engine? I thought I would have to remove the bumper and fenders to get the inner out. And the right can be removed with the engine in the truck? The front of my right inner is all rusted and corroded off, probably from a battery leaking down.

inner fenders drop out from the bottom. I have gotten them out with the tire still on, buts its easier to just remove the wheel.

there is no need to touch the engine, bumper, anything other than whatever is bolted to the inner fenders themselves.

**Jcfcamaro** · 02-13-2018, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by applebmw

Thanks guys, they came out easier than I thought.

Good deal!!!

brown7373 · 02-15-2018, 10:52 AM

Yes, thanks from me too. I will order an inner fender today!

rsavage · 02-15-2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brown7373

Yes, thanks from me too. I will order an inner fender today!

See if you have a vendor near by where you can pick up the inner fender. Shipping on sheet metal is very often truck freight and the shipping will cost more than the piece.

02-12-2018, 01:27 PM	#1
applebmw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: greenville Posts: 88	Removing inner fenders Question Any one remove inner fenders for paint? I have motor pulled, would like to remove inner fenders to get repainted. They come out from underside with ease ?

02-12-2018, 01:53 PM	#2
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,631	Re: Removing inner fenders Question Relatively easy to get out. You either have to jack up the truck or remove the wheel. Probably easiest to just remove the wheel. There are several bolts and many will be stuck or need some type of persuasion...but, if you pulled the motor you can handle the inner fenders

02-12-2018, 02:42 PM	#3
Jcfcamaro Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fairfax, Missouri Posts: 1,049	Re: Removing inner fenders Question All the ones I've taken out the nuts which are a clip on style with a molded nut made into them always break and free spin with No way to put pliers to hold them. I've had to use a cut off wheel and cut the head off. If you decide to remove them get some good penetrating spray and spray them several times before you even try. P. B blaster works very well. P.s this all depends on how old the clips are and when the last time they was off. Good luck.

02-12-2018, 04:21 PM	#4
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: Removing inner fenders Question I broke all but 1 of my j-nuts but they were super easy to drill out. Napa sells them, if you do a search you can find the nuts and the bolts part numbers.

02-12-2018, 08:31 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Removing inner fenders Question Use new bolts/Jnuts to put it back together. Most vendors have them. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-13-2018, 09:10 AM	#6
applebmw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: greenville Posts: 88	Re: Removing inner fenders Question Thanks guys, they came out easier than I thought.

02-13-2018, 11:26 AM	#7
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	Re: Removing inner fenders Question So the inner fenders rotate outward, rather than inward toward the engine? I thought I would have to remove the bumper and fenders to get the inner out. And the right can be removed with the engine in the truck? The front of my right inner is all rusted and corroded off, probably from a battery leaking down.

02-15-2018, 10:52 AM	#10
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	Re: Removing inner fenders Question Yes, thanks from me too. I will order an inner fender today!

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