Pinch seam trim

Gibbo

New member

• Feb 4, 2013

• #1

In anticipation of 35"s in a week or two, I'd like to trim my pinch seams this weekend. I've been searching for a thread or write-up on the subject, but haven't found anything. Can someone please post a pic of their trimmed pinch seam so I can get an idea of how much to take off. Many thanks

 

Peej777

New member

• Feb 4, 2013

• #2

Just recently did mine, no pics tho...sorry I trimmed mine just before the factory weld, so there's no need to jb weld or anything No clearance issues whatsoever w/my 35's. just rounded it off w/a grinder and hit it with some touch up paint. Only took about 15 min to do

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Feb 4, 2013

• #3

Random google image that shows it well. You just cut the corners off to make them more rounded. And by rounded I mean not a sharp edge.

 

catahoula

Caught the Bug

• Feb 4, 2013

• #4

OverlanderJK said:

Random google image that shows it well. You just cut the corners off to make them more rounded. And by rounded I mean not a sharp edge.

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Hey Overlander,

Is that your Jeep? Looks sweet! What's the spec's on it?:rock:

 

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OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Feb 4, 2013

• #5

That's not mine. Lol just a random google image. Mine is stock for a couple more weeks.

 

catahoula

Caught the Bug

• Feb 4, 2013

• #6

I thought I saw a thread with you running with Eddie. Anyho, I like the color on yours. What have you decided to go with? Mine's a slow go build. A little at a time.

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Feb 4, 2013

• #7

It's a surprise.

 

10frank9

Web Wheeler

• Feb 4, 2013

• #8

Anyone know of a write up or video on this? I need to do this soon. Def before I go wheeling again.

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Feb 4, 2013

• #9

There is one on YouTube but you don't really need it. Just mark and cut. A right triangle will get the trick done.

 

bubblegoose1

New member

• Feb 4, 2013

• #10

It's very simple. Sawzall; take the full sharp corner off to match the curve of the wheel well. It is foam filled; spray with bedliner and done. Mine have been cut for almost 3 years; zero issues, zero rust. Cut took 20 min during my lunch break.

 

10frank9

Web Wheeler

• Feb 4, 2013

• #11

OverlanderJK said:

There is one on YouTube but you don't really need it. Just mark and cut. A right triangle will get the trick done.

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I only have a left triangle cause I'm a lefty is that okay?

 

OverlanderJK

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• Feb 4, 2013

• #12

Flip it over.

 

bubblegoose1

New member

• Feb 4, 2013

• #13

The cuts before spray

 

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Md_rubi

New member

• Feb 4, 2013

• #14

First round of trim work when I got tube fenders made

Marked for cutting


Careful the foam will catch on fire!



What was trimmed



Plate welded

 

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Md_rubi

New member

• Feb 4, 2013

• #15

Round 2 of trimming



Marked for more trimming. This time both front and rear fender.







Trimmed.

 

MTG

Caught the Bug

• Feb 4, 2013

• #16

OverlanderJK said:

There is one on YouTube but you don't really need it. Just mark and cut. A right triangle will get the trick done.

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Mark it? Where's the fun in that?

Just get a new sawzall metal blade and go for it. Then a little black spray paint and you're good to go.

 

bubblegoose1

New member

• Feb 4, 2013

• #17

MTG said:

Mark it? Where's the fun in that?

Just get a new sawzall metal blade and go for it. Then a little black spray paint and you're good to go.

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Exactly :thumbup::beer:

 

Gibbo

New member

• Feb 5, 2013

• #18

Well, thanks for all the info, it's more than I expected. It seems different people need to trim different amounts to suit their needs. I have a 4.5" lift, so I don't think I'll have to go to wild

 

OverlanderJK

Resident Smartass

• Feb 5, 2013

• #19

MTG said:

Mark it? Where's the fun in that?

Just get a new sawzall metal blade and go for it. Then a little black spray paint and you're good to go. 

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It was for Frank. Mall crawlers need to be perfect and pretty so it needed to be marked to keep it even.

 

10frank9

Web Wheeler

• Feb 5, 2013

• #20

OverlanderJK said:

It was for Frank. Mall crawlers need to be perfect and pretty so it needed to be marked to keep it even.

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Yup, don't be a hater. I am a member of the JMCOSC society and and soon to be made a senior member. (Jeep Mall Crawlers of So Cali). Do you know how many times I've had to go shopping a s wash my Jeep to be made a senior member?