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85_C10_Sleeper · 03-19-2011, 09:44 PM

Im working towards removing my wheel wells, and i think i might of bit off a little more then i could chew on this one. I have the wheel wells loose to were i can move them, but i cant for the life of my figure out how to get them out. and I dont really want to cut them.

I have my fender bolts so i have a little bit more room, still cant figure it out.

If any of you guys have some experience with this it would be greatly appreciated.

Davidmichael · 03-19-2011, 10:12 PM

I always removed my fenders with the wheel wells. It's more work to get everything lined back up, but if you replacing them, you can also paint up in inside of your fender this way.

Telecasterjoey · 03-19-2011, 10:22 PM

Don't think you can do it without taking off your fender. Take the fender off it will come right out! Good luck.
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85_C10_Sleeper · 03-19-2011, 10:29 PM

thanks guys, any tips on pullin the fenders?

what all needs to come off to get the fenders off?

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-19-2011, 10:49 PM

theres three under the radiator support bout 8 right inside the fender(where the tire is ) then two on the back the bolt to the fire wall and i would take the tire off to get the inner fender off

Telecasterjoey · 03-19-2011, 10:49 PM

There are a lot of hidden bolts. There are 3 9/16 inch bolts. One on top of the fender near the hood hinges. One in the upper door jamb,and one on the bottom of the fender on the back side near the door hinges. Then there are like 8 or 9 1/2 inch ones along the front. That's bout it. Open your door a bit so the fender can wiggle out. Watch the front near the bumper it's easy to scratch the paint. Good luck.
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SS Delux · 03-20-2011, 04:51 AM

You do not need to pull the fender to get the inner one out. Just make suer you have it all unbolted, the tire off and just wiggle it in and out and you got it ! I did it with out taking the fender off.

Tx Firefighter · 03-20-2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Delux

You do not need to pull the fender to get the inner one out. Just make suer you have it all unbolted, the tire off and just wiggle it in and out and you got it ! I did it with out taking the fender off.

Listen to this guy. I pulled mine yesterday and didn't fool with the fenders. Take the front wheel off and it will drop right out.

Davidmichael · 03-20-2011, 08:23 AM

They are correct. you DO NOT need to pull the whole fender off. I just gave my opinion for why pulling the fender is a good idea. If you don't want to. Just remove the tire and take out the inner well as stated above.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-20-2011, 10:06 AM

ill quadruple the sentiment as ive done it on ifferent trucks without removing the fenders. get o ut all the bolts remove the tire and alot of creative positioning and it comes out

JAG66 · 03-20-2011, 01:08 PM

Lot's of different size bolts and screws. Just make sure everything on top of the inner fender is disconnected. But it comes right out. Just replaced the RF inner fender on mine. No need to remove the fender.

85_C10_Sleeper · 04-14-2011, 12:30 AM

I messed with it one day... didnt have any luck getting them out...
can anyone further explain how to get them out without removing the fenders? i can get them loose but i cant get them out!

Also were did you guys endup putting your batteries?

RandyP · 04-14-2011, 07:27 AM

I've never had an issue getting them out, seems they usually fall out once all the bolts are removed. I seem to have more issues getting them back in, but it is really not that big of a challenge to do. No way do you have to remove the fenders to get the wheelhouse in and out.

motornut · 04-14-2011, 12:19 PM

had to remove the inners on the 88 (heater core bolts i think)did so with out removeing the fenders

SBTork · 04-15-2011, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 85_C10_Sleeper

Also were did you guys endup putting your batteries?

anyone?

85_C10_Sleeper · 04-15-2011, 04:11 AM

ill give it a shot tomorow with the wheel off. do i need to jack the truck up or something to get some clearance?

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-15-2011, 07:12 AM

just jack the truck up under th lower a arm take tire off and take out all the bolts and and it should just bout fall out

85chevy4x4 · 04-15-2011, 09:17 AM

i just put mine back on yesterday i pulled them off to paint then finally put em on yesterday i didnt take the wheel off either i just kinda worked it around the tire. but mine is also a 4x4 so it was probably easier for me

03-19-2011, 09:44 PM	#1
85_C10_Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 141	Removing wheel wells? Im working towards removing my wheel wells, and i think i might of bit off a little more then i could chew on this one. I have the wheel wells loose to were i can move them, but i cant for the life of my figure out how to get them out. and I dont really want to cut them. I have my fender bolts so i have a little bit more room, still cant figure it out. If any of you guys have some experience with this it would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 85 C10 LWB 305ci - 700r4 - 10 bolt - 3:08 gears Collecting parts for a 'mild prerunner"

03-19-2011, 10:12 PM	#2
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Removing wheel wells? I always removed my fenders with the wheel wells. It's more work to get everything lined back up, but if you replacing them, you can also paint up in inside of your fender this way. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

03-19-2011, 10:22 PM	#3
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: Removing wheel wells? Don't think you can do it without taking off your fender. Take the fender off it will come right out! Good luck. Posted via Mobile Device

03-19-2011, 10:29 PM	#4
85_C10_Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 141	Re: Removing wheel wells? thanks guys, any tips on pullin the fenders? what all needs to come off to get the fenders off? __________________ 85 C10 LWB 305ci - 700r4 - 10 bolt - 3:08 gears Collecting parts for a 'mild prerunner" Last edited by 85_C10_Sleeper; 03-19-2011 at 10:29 PM.

03-19-2011, 10:49 PM	#5
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Removing wheel wells? theres three under the radiator support bout 8 right inside the fender(where the tire is ) then two on the back the bolt to the fire wall and i would take the tire off to get the inner fender off

03-19-2011, 10:49 PM	#6
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: Removing wheel wells? There are a lot of hidden bolts. There are 3 9/16 inch bolts. One on top of the fender near the hood hinges. One in the upper door jamb,and one on the bottom of the fender on the back side near the door hinges. Then there are like 8 or 9 1/2 inch ones along the front. That's bout it. Open your door a bit so the fender can wiggle out. Watch the front near the bumper it's easy to scratch the paint. Good luck. Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2011, 04:51 AM	#7
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: Removing wheel wells? You do not need to pull the fender to get the inner one out. Just make suer you have it all unbolted, the tire off and just wiggle it in and out and you got it ! I did it with out taking the fender off.

03-20-2011, 08:23 AM	#9
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: Removing wheel wells? They are correct. you DO NOT need to pull the whole fender off. I just gave my opinion for why pulling the fender is a good idea. If you don't want to. Just remove the tire and take out the inner well as stated above. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

03-20-2011, 10:06 AM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: Removing wheel wells? ill quadruple the sentiment as ive done it on ifferent trucks without removing the fenders. get o ut all the bolts remove the tire and alot of creative positioning and it comes out __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-20-2011, 01:08 PM	#11
JAG66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 179	Re: Removing wheel wells? Lot's of different size bolts and screws. Just make sure everything on top of the inner fender is disconnected. But it comes right out. Just replaced the RF inner fender on mine. No need to remove the fender.

04-14-2011, 12:30 AM	#12
85_C10_Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 141	Re: Removing wheel wells? I messed with it one day... didnt have any luck getting them out... can anyone further explain how to get them out without removing the fenders? i can get them loose but i cant get them out! Also were did you guys endup putting your batteries? __________________ 85 C10 LWB 305ci - 700r4 - 10 bolt - 3:08 gears Collecting parts for a 'mild prerunner"

04-14-2011, 07:27 AM	#13
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Removing wheel wells? I've never had an issue getting them out, seems they usually fall out once all the bolts are removed. I seem to have more issues getting them back in, but it is really not that big of a challenge to do. No way do you have to remove the fenders to get the wheelhouse in and out. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

04-14-2011, 12:19 PM	#14
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Removing wheel wells? had to remove the inners on the 88 (heater core bolts i think)did so with out removeing the fenders __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 04-14-2011 at 12:19 PM.

04-15-2011, 04:11 AM	#16
85_C10_Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Riverside, Ca Posts: 141	Re: Removing wheel wells? ill give it a shot tomorow with the wheel off. do i need to jack the truck up or something to get some clearance? __________________ 85 C10 LWB 305ci - 700r4 - 10 bolt - 3:08 gears Collecting parts for a 'mild prerunner"

04-15-2011, 07:12 AM	#17
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Removing wheel wells? just jack the truck up under th lower a arm take tire off and take out all the bolts and and it should just bout fall out



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04-15-2011, 09:17 AM	#18
85chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mills River NC Posts: 80	Re: Removing wheel wells? i just put mine back on yesterday i pulled them off to paint then finally put em on yesterday i didnt take the wheel off either i just kinda worked it around the tire. but mine is also a 4x4 so it was probably easier for me __________________ 85 custom deluxe 4x4 4 speed 350sb

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