Pulling Rear Fenders

Stanced370Z · 02-04-2011, 06:40 PM

Hey guys I'm taking the car to the shop tomorrow either to dial in the camber a little more or slightly pull the rear fenders. All I need is a little less than a half inch for clearance.

Is it possible to pull our dial rolled rear fenders. I barely need to pull them but just want to be sure it's possible before I go to the shop.

Thanks

kenchan · 02-04-2011, 06:43 PM

yah, could be pretty easy to do the Z's rear arch cause it's not folded under like most arches are back there. give it a lot of heat and use proper fender rolling tool.

tirerack sells them too.

Stanced370Z · 02-04-2011, 06:46 PM

The shop has a proper roller and heat gun. I've seen their work and won't trust anyone else down here and sure as hell won't do it myself. Thanks man

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-06-2011, 10:59 PM

... so any news on how it went?

Stanced370Z · 02-06-2011, 11:09 PM

I'm calling around bc the shop told me they couldnt guarantee a clean pull without having to do bodywork afterwards. They dialed in the camber a little more, but still have the same issue even though it's significantly less now. I called one place and he guarantees his work, but i'm going to call another shop tomorrow that a friend recommended. I'll keep you guys posted.

Junior370z · 02-06-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanced370Z

I'm calling around bc the shop told me they couldnt guarantee a clean pull without having to do bodywork afterwards. They dialed in the camber a little more, but still have the same issue even though it's significantly less now. I called one place and he guarantees his work, but i'm going to call another shop tomorrow that a friend recommended. I'll keep you guys posted.

I'm sorry I guess I missed it, but what was your original problem?

Stanced370Z · 02-06-2011, 11:59 PM

20x12 with aggressive offsets is my problem and almost a 3" drop.

bullitt5897 · 02-07-2011, 08:36 AM

What are your camber settings?

You should be able to pull no problem. If the puller is patient... it should come out perfect. I used to do s2000's it took me a couple hours to do a car but my pulls were perfectly smooth. The Z's metal is a lot thinner and since we dont have the lip in the rear should be easy. I say have the guy who guarantees his work do it... this is an art and not everyone has the skill set to do it. If he is comfortable to guarantee his work he must be good!

Stanced370Z · 02-07-2011, 09:55 AM

My rear camber arms are maxed out at -6.7. Lol i already spoke to a guy that says he can guarantee it but works out of his house yet everyone recommends him for pulling. He uses The proper rolling tool and by his pictures of his work it looks like he knows what hes doing. I'm going to call an actual shop today and see what they say.

Junior370z · 02-07-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Stanced370Z

My rear camber arms are maxed out at -6.7. Lol i already spoke to a guy that says he can guarantee it but works out of his house yet everyone recommends him for pulling. He uses The proper rolling tool and by his pictures of his work it looks like he knows what hes doing. I'm going to call an actual shop today and see what they say.

What the heezy?!?!

Stanced370Z · 02-07-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wow, i didnt notice until you mentioned it but yah -6.7 is like driving on the inner sidewall.

i would definitely NOT drive like that cause you can end up blowing your tire from too much weight on that inner shoulder.

lol i already know the risks and tire wear i'll be getting. I've been doing aggressive fitments for a while and knew what I was getting myself into.

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Yeah, you're the one with the Forged Specialties concave wheel posted not too long ago right? Your offsets are about 20 mm too aggressive. Have you considered doing a widebody kit instead, and bringing your camber back to more sane levels? Or, can they fix your wheels and "add" more (+) backspacing? I don't know if that's even possible.

Nothing is too aggressive if you can make it fit with camber and fender pulling. I understand a lot of ppl aren't into the look and what not but it's what I like, and pushing the limit has always been something that I like to do. Going widebody is out of the question lol, I'll just go more aggressive if I went that route. I wanted this fitment and all I need is 2-3mm more of clearance and I'm set. Not everybody likes HellaFlush or respects what it's about and call it dumb and what not, but with any car modification you're taking risks. And this is something that I like. I'm in the final stages of getting the rears to fit and I'll be good to go. And yes I daily drive the car

Also I forgot to mention that when I ordered the wheels I didn't want anything less than a 6.5" lip in the rear, and I got it. Eventually I'll get the fronts out to a 4" or 4.5" bc I still have some room. The front is running -3.5 camber.

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Originally Posted by Junior370z

What the heezy?!?!

Haha. In order to get my car onto the alignment rack at AutoGlitz I had to remove my front bumper. They couldn't get it up the ramp with 2x4's or anything.

bullitt5897 · 02-07-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Stanced370Z

lol i already know the risks and tire wear i'll be getting. I've been doing aggressive fitments for a while and knew what I was getting myself into.

Nothing is too aggressive if you can make it fit with camber and fender pulling. I understand a lot of ppl aren't into the look and what not but it's what I like, and pushing the limit has always been something that I like to do. Going widebody is out of the question lol, I'll just go more aggressive if I went that route. I wanted this fitment and all I need is 2-3mm more of clearance and I'm set. Not everybody likes HellaFlush or respects what it's about and call it dumb and what not, but with any car modification you're taking risks. And this is something that I like. I'm in the final stages of getting the rears to fit and I'll be good to go. And yes I daily drive the car

Also I forgot to mention that when I ordered the wheels I didn't want anything less than a 6.5" lip in the rear, and I got it. Eventually I'll get the fronts out to a 4" or 4.5" bc I still have some room. The front is running -3.5 camber.

Haha. In order to get my car onto the alignment rack at AutoGlitz I had to remove my front bumper. They couldn't get it up the ramp with 2x4's or anything.

LOL I feel ya!!!

I am at the same drop point as you and my exhaust is 1/4" off the ground hehehe. The only alignment racks I can get onto are in ground applications. That is some serious camber and I think you should be fine with a slight pull. Congrats on the 6.5" lip in the rear!!!

Stanced370Z · 02-07-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

LOL I feel ya!!!

I am at the same drop point as you and my exhaust is 1/4" off the ground hehehe. The only alignment racks I can get onto are in ground applications. That is some serious camber and I think you should be fine with a slight pull. Congrats on the 6.5" lip in the rear!!!

Haha it's part of the game man and thanks. I had two fat guys sit in my trunk and i literally need very little bit to completely tuck on dips. So a slight pull will definitely solve the problem.

kenchan · 02-07-2011, 10:00 AM

the rear bumper connects to the quarter quite high vs other cars so they might be talking about that. some heat and massaging on the bumper should work but i suppose it depends how much you need to pull it.

Stanced370Z · 02-07-2011, 10:03 AM

All I need is a 2-3mm it's barely anything

02-04-2011, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	Pulling Rear Fenders Hey guys I'm taking the car to the shop tomorrow either to dial in the camber a little more or slightly pull the rear fenders. All I need is a little less than a half inch for clearance. Is it possible to pull our dial rolled rear fenders. I barely need to pull them but just want to be sure it's possible before I go to the shop. Thanks

02-07-2011, 08:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	What are your camber settings? You should be able to pull no problem. If the puller is patient... it should come out perfect. I used to do s2000's it took me a couple hours to do a car but my pulls were perfectly smooth. The Z's metal is a lot thinner and since we dont have the lip in the rear should be easy. I say have the guy who guarantees his work do it... this is an art and not everyone has the skill set to do it. If he is comfortable to guarantee his work he must be good! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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02-04-2011, 06:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, could be pretty easy to do the Z's rear arch cause it's not folded under like most arches are back there. give it a lot of heat and use proper fender rolling tool. tirerack sells them too.

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Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	The shop has a proper roller and heat gun. I've seen their work and won't trust anyone else down here and sure as hell won't do it myself. Thanks man

02-06-2011, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	... so any news on how it went?

02-06-2011, 11:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	I'm calling around bc the shop told me they couldnt guarantee a clean pull without having to do bodywork afterwards. They dialed in the camber a little more, but still have the same issue even though it's significantly less now. I called one place and he guarantees his work, but i'm going to call another shop tomorrow that a friend recommended. I'll keep you guys posted.

02-06-2011, 11:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	20x12 with aggressive offsets is my problem and almost a 3" drop.

02-07-2011, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	My rear camber arms are maxed out at -6.7. Lol i already spoke to a guy that says he can guarantee it but works out of his house yet everyone recommends him for pulling. He uses The proper rolling tool and by his pictures of his work it looks like he knows what hes doing. I'm going to call an actual shop today and see what they say.

02-07-2011, 10:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	the rear bumper connects to the quarter quite high vs other cars so they might be talking about that. some heat and massaging on the bumper should work but i suppose it depends how much you need to pull it.

02-07-2011, 10:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Stanced370Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 198 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 14	All I need is a 2-3mm it's barely anything