Wheel-well lip and tire interference - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Envy · 11-20-2011, 11:51 PM

What do you guys do about the lip where the wheel well meets bed panel?
My truck has a bolt in c-notch on bags and when aired out, the lip sits on the top of the tire before the rear end hits the bump stops. The bed still has to go through paint and body work so options are open. thanks

**lolife99** · 11-20-2011, 11:55 PM

Narrowed rearend or different wheels.
Got any pics?

dstarrett · 11-21-2011, 06:31 AM

inside lip around the wheel well? Trimmed it down during body work.

onequickchevy · 11-21-2011, 07:18 PM

I rolled mine in using a baseball bat between the bed and the tire. Just put it in there and slowly roll the truck forward. Worked for me!

*blackedoutharley* · 11-21-2011, 07:30 PM

The bat trick works when done properly but.......

Make sure you use a WOOD bat!

hopped up · 11-22-2011, 10:37 AM

i agree with rolling the lip with a bat, yes a wooden bat!! the inner lip is about an inch, so it should help with the clearance
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Envy · 11-25-2011, 10:06 PM

I cant picture how the bat trick works? The bed still needs paint and body work so if it doesnt hurt anything to cut it out, then il do that?

Summabish · 11-25-2011, 11:43 PM

I personally wouldn't use the bat method, too many risk of damaging the fender sheet metal. They make a fender roller usually around 150-300+ for them, but you can easily make your money back by offering to do the service for a fee. They are pretty easy to use, just need a jack, take the wheel off, mount, set-up and proceed to roll.

Alan's Classic · 11-26-2011, 12:07 AM

I use a hammer and dolly when I rolled mine. I'm running a 4" drop in the rear.

Envy · 11-26-2011, 09:39 AM

Oh. I see now.
I'm not talking about the fender lip. I'm talking about where the inside bed panel meets the wheel well bolted into the bed. Where they meet is a seam. That seem comes down inside the wheel well like an inch.
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Alan's Classic · 11-26-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Envy

Oh. I see now.
I'm not talking about the fender lip. I'm talking about where the inside bed panel meets the wheel well bolted into the bed. Where they meet is a seam. That seem comes down inside the wheel well like an inch.
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That's why a pic is worth 1000 words.

it removes some of the mystery.

I'm sure someone will have some pointers for ya.
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BR3W CITY · 11-26-2011, 03:46 PM

in that case....TUBS
(bad cell phone pic with temporary bed, but you get the idea)

11-20-2011, 11:51 PM	#1
Envy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 131	Wheel-well lip and tire interference What do you guys do about the lip where the wheel well meets bed panel? My truck has a bolt in c-notch on bags and when aired out, the lip sits on the top of the tire before the rear end hits the bump stops. The bed still has to go through paint and body work so options are open. thanks

11-20-2011, 11:55 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference Narrowed rearend or different wheels. Got any pics? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-21-2011, 06:31 AM	#3
dstarrett Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: fort dodge,Iowa Posts: 65	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference inside lip around the wheel well? Trimmed it down during body work.

11-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#4
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference I rolled mine in using a baseball bat between the bed and the tire. Just put it in there and slowly roll the truck forward. Worked for me! __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

11-21-2011, 07:30 PM	#5
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference The bat trick works when done properly but....... Make sure you use a WOOD bat!

11-22-2011, 10:37 AM	#6
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference i agree with rolling the lip with a bat, yes a wooden bat!! the inner lip is about an inch, so it should help with the clearance Posted via Mobile Device

11-25-2011, 10:06 PM	#7
Envy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 131	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference I cant picture how the bat trick works? The bed still needs paint and body work so if it doesnt hurt anything to cut it out, then il do that?

11-25-2011, 11:43 PM	#8
Summabish Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chesapeake Posts: 74	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference I personally wouldn't use the bat method, too many risk of damaging the fender sheet metal. They make a fender roller usually around 150-300+ for them, but you can easily make your money back by offering to do the service for a fee. They are pretty easy to use, just need a jack, take the wheel off, mount, set-up and proceed to roll.

11-26-2011, 12:07 AM	#9
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference I use a hammer and dolly when I rolled mine. I'm running a 4" drop in the rear. Attached Images __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-26-2011, 09:39 AM	#10
Envy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 131	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference Oh. I see now. I'm not talking about the fender lip. I'm talking about where the inside bed panel meets the wheel well bolted into the bed. Where they meet is a seam. That seem comes down inside the wheel well like an inch. Posted via Mobile Device

11-26-2011, 03:46 PM	#12
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Wheel-well lip and tire interference in that case....TUBS (bad cell phone pic with temporary bed, but you get the idea) __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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