Does anyone have a pic of the pinch weld?

N / A · **Posted:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:21 pm

im not sure what everyone is talking about

Science_Guy · **Posted:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:28 pm

Arrow marks the spot

raceinfan · **Posted:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:31 pm

look in the front wheel well,now closest to the doors ( backside) there should be a piece of plastic sticking out behind that is the pinch weld,or if you still are confused turn your steering wheel to the left 1/2 way & the backside of the tire will come close to hitting it,that is the pinch weld

I don't have pic's but I'm sure someone will post for you,just trying to explaine it clearly for you

nicogp751 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:10 pm

mine is gone the tire was rubbing on it i just cut y and paint y back for agains rust and no problem its gone

the1jferg · **Posted:** Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:47 am

If you cut slots in it and bend them up, it scrapes the mudd off the tires.

corwyyn · **Posted:** Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:28 am

OK, I'm planning on getting some new tires this weekend, probably 235/85s or 245/75s. Regarding the pinch weld, do most people pound it up toward the back of the wheel well or what? As far as the fog light door area goes, what is done there? I know I could probably find the answers to these and other burning questions if I hunted around the site, but tonight I'm feeling particularly lazy

psinsyd · **Posted:** Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:48 am

corwyyn wrote:

OK, I'm planning on getting some new tires this weekend, probably 235/85s or 245/75s. Regarding the pinch weld, do most people pound it up toward the back of the wheel well or what? As far as the fog light door area goes, what is done there? I know I could probably find the answers to these and other burning questions if I hunted around the site, but tonight I'm feeling particularly lazy

Pound the pinch weld inwards and either paint it, primer it, or undercoat it.

For the front, that should be pretty minor. Use a heat gun to soften the plastic to mold it forward a bit to clear your rubbing.

Hope this helps!

corwyyn · **Posted:** Sat Nov 18, 2006 2:38 am

Heat gun - check.
2lb dead blow hammer - check.
Spray paint - pick up tomorrow.

Look out front wheel wells, here I come!

Buzzer · **Posted:** Sat Nov 18, 2006 3:00 am

heres.... mine, the tire store cut the plastic for me and we beat it to the inside with a 5lb. sledge and painted it.... but after all the wheeling i've done ...lol not the best looking...

and heres my fog light door..... been a year and nothing bad as happened.. been full of mud/water/snow... still working...lol

Does anyone have a pic of the pinch weld?

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