graphting 4x4 fenders...

[slammed97]

i know there is another thread on this but it didnt answer my questions...so here we go....ive got 2 sets of which 1 set is already cut for yota front bumper, with thjis area cut out is it gonna cause an issue for getting it work?...also i need to see where to cut on my bedsides, i pm'ed alabama lowlife about how he done his and he mentioned a member from hawaii that had some constructio pics of how he did his, id like to see those pics if at all possible whomever u are....what was done to blend the fenders into the rocker panels?....thats it for thanx in advance...

[slammed97]

anyone?

[ScottXGTR]

from the pics i remember seeing, the main part you need is where the bodyline runs. the lower parts near the rocker you use the existing bed.

i dont know if i saved any pics or not. ill dig in a minute.

[slammed97]

the main thing i need to know is if the fenders that were cut for the yota bumper are usable or do i need to use the uncut stock fenders for this....

[ScottXGTR]

the cut fenders should work fine.

[twisted]

This is how much I have just cut out of my bed!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/twisted21/NissanD214x4bedsides001.jpg

Hope this helps!

[slammed97]

no twisted that does absolutely nuthing for me, but thanx for the help though.....i started on the pass side today and what i need to know is what do i do about matching the wheel opening up on the front and back side of the wheel opening, if i do the inch or so filler below the body line will that match it up pretty close or do i need to pie cut the bedside and fender and weld in a filler, which is gonna be easiest and most effective way to do this......

[alabama_lowlife]

one guy cut the 4x4 fender horizontally and lined up the wheel well opening. then the gap that was created between it and the body line was filled with flat steel.

[slammed97]

but will it look right and not look like it has skirts on it or that rediculous look to it like that one truck that was mentioned in the other thread in the show pics posted...

[alabama_lowlife]

the couple of trucks i've seen that "spliced" in that extra piece of metal made it look like it should IMO. when i had mine done, he didn't add any metal and i lost a couple inches of wheel tuck. what you'll be doing is matching the new wheel opening to the old one. you won't be making it further down than it should be.

[slammed97]

ok i got ya, thanx man...

[slammed97]

ok heres a few pics or what im dealing with, i did some measuring and to cut below the body line, i would have to add too much to move the lip down to line up with the bedside, im thinkin of pie cuttin the lip on the bedside and bend it out to meet the lip on the fender.....heres a few pics of what ive gotten so far....

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/S6303584.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/S6303585.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/S6303586.jpg

[drginazzhb92]

looks good man

[twisted]

Heres what I did, I put the fender in exactly as you have done, but I cut off the standard 4x4 lip to give me a flat surface to work with, Then I mesured how much I would need to use from the peice of bedside i cut out and split that into 2 pieces in the center, then added a filler section to fill the gap when i welded that section up. I know that probaberly does not make sense,but if you can wait till next week I will be back home and i can upload photos from my home computer and it will all become clear!I am away at the moment working.

[slammed97]

twisted that makes sense.....but the bulge on the bedside that was cut out and the bulge of the fender not bein the same didnt cause an issue?...

[david29]

Albert,
Looking good. I cannot wait to see this completely done.
BTW, I got those door lip rubbers I told you about. Also the headlight and wiper controls are in real nice shape. I will shoot some pics when I go and get the steering wheel and air bag for someone else this week. I also got that plastic trim piece for the dash you were needing to replace the mirror control switch. I had one here all along. I didnt know the one I had would fit in the spot on your dash.

David H.

[sparkinframe]

edit: found the answer

[slammed97]

well i think i might have it licked, i went ahead witht what twisted said he did except i didnt vertically section the piece, insted i did releif cuts on the lip so i could shape it like the fender i tacked in, ill get a pic or 2 tomorrow.....thanx for the help and the compliments guys....

[slammed97]

well i got 1 side finished just need to sand it and do a little more filler....this sux balls, i do not recommend doin this, maybe its just the way im doin it i dunno, but i would rather narrow the rearend and backhalf the frame than do this slow tedious (sp?) process ever again after this is done....ill get a couple pics up tonight when i get home....

[NISLED]

pics bro would be awesome

[slammed97]

sorry it took so long.....

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/S6303588.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/S6303591.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/S6303592.jpg

[twisted]

Just Thought I would show you how I did mine, The gapped in the middle I made a filler panel for.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/twisted21/hardbody004.jpg

[slammed97]

got the driverside just about finished and ready for filler....the rusty spot on the rear of the wheel openeing got cut out and a new patch was put in its place....

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/alberts%20nissan/S6303600.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh5/draggin95niss/alberts%20nissan/S6303598.jpg

[hardbodymodder]

I think when I do mine I'm going to go to the wrecking yard and find the cleanest 2 door pathfinder I can and cut the rear "flares" out of it. That way the top is level and does not angle

[joker]

im pretty sure the rears of a pathy are the same are the hb box, u will need the 4wd fenders

[ScottXGTR]

I think when I do mine I'm going to go to the wrecking yard and find the cleanest 2 door pathfinder I can and cut the rear "flares" out of it. That way the top is level and does not angle
good luck finding a clean 2wd pathy in a junkyard. and then talking the guys into letting you cut out the entire fender without charging you for the whole body.


im pretty sure the rears of a pathy are the same are the hb box, u will need the 4wd fenders

pathfinder have the 4wd bulge at all 4 corners

[91hrdbdy]

I found one and i cut one of the fender out then my sawsall died and i wne tback the next day it was flat :( i was so pissed.