[VikingWarrior2004]

Hey guys, so last night after work I decided to do the famous PWM. I had slight rubbing and it was just a matter of time to do it. So I did, easy although I think I cut a little too much off the passenger side...I was using a sawzall and didn't realize how deep I had cut. Could this be a potential problem? Water intrusion into the cab/firewall? I definitely solved my rubbing issue! haha I posted a few pics. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[honda250xtitan]

whats the fender look like?

few guys have gone back and re welded it...by few i mean like one or two. most, like myself left it alone and don't have any issues. You being in the salt and whatnot during the winters might wanna make sure you get a good coat of paint at the minimum on that. I would do brush on bedliner or something that will really stay on that metal.

my tires still rub and constantly sand that metal smooth so rust isn't an issue lolz

 

[VikingWarrior2004]

haha I definitely have no more rubbing which is a good thing, I don't have pics of the fender as it was getting dark and I wanted to finish up. I know some have at least painted the fresh cut, I am concerned I cut too deep!? You can see in the one pic I cut into another section. At least it appears that way. Not sure if anyone else has run into this issue and knows more if I may have a problem down the line?

 

[honda250xtitan]

well if your fender falls off then you'll know.

 

[VikingWarrior2004]

Gee thanks! haha

 

[LaxDfns15]

Get some JB weld and slap it on there, then paint the whole thing.

 

[VikingWarrior2004]

Sounds like a plan!

 

[osiris10012]

I have mine cut completely flush and slightly hammered in. I just put I good coating of black rtv over it and haven't had any issues.

 

[Lee-the-Impaler]

Everything I cut, including my PWM, i coat with the rubberized undercoating from harbor freight, no issues so far

 

[VikingWarrior2004]

Thanks guys, I understand the rust issues with out coating it with something. I'm concerned that I cut in to deep? Can anyone tell by looking at piece I cut off?

 

[dubyam]

It appears you cut into the joint at the base of the fender. A picture of the fender itself would be a huge help in understanding whether you cut too deep or not. If you did, you may be looking at having someone weld up the hole or some such. That'll be a pain in the rear. Hard to tell what you "cut into" where that one pic shows the two pieces flaring away from one another. A pic of this area on the truck will tell a whole lot more.

 

[VikingWarrior2004]

OK ya I'll have to rip out the plastic liner and get a better look. Luckily where I work there are probably 50 welders on any given day! Getting someone to weld it up shouldn't be a problem. I'll post a pic when I get back in there. Hopefully guys can learn from it...lol

 

[MikeClark]

Make sure you disconnect your battery before welding.

 

[honda250xtitan]

make sure you disconnect your battery before welding.

yolo

 

[LaxDfns15]

Make sure you disconnect your battery before welding.

yolo

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