I’ve been trying to spread the word and #savethepinchwelds. That’s alright since it’s done, just make sure that it is sealed up very well if you did cut it. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
I like this take on it, I plan on doing this mod over the weekend for 33s and don't want to cut a big hole in the plastic like most poeple do. Definitely going to do a similar job. Nice work!
Thanks! I’m trying to start a revolution in the Tacoma world by #savethepinchwelds. Unfortunately, you can’t take it back once you cut it. I appreciate you watching 🤘🏻
Well done, I like the way you pushed the pinch weld in instead of just smashing it! Can't wait to see the 35's on your truck, how you have to trim the rear of your front wheel opening and attach the liner where you trim. You may have to trim the complete fender flares, but I'm sure you will do it as clean as the rest of your truck! I'm thinking of upgrading from 33's to 34's next year when I need to replace tires.
Thank you! I did not want to see the notches in the pinch weld. I’m happy with it! I’m hoping I clearances enough but if not I’m willing to cut more lol. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! Go for the bigger tires! 🤘🏻
@@TacomaDad can I hire you to do this on my truck...lol...I only went with a 285/75/16 on factory wheels with 1.5 spacer and a Rough Country leveling strut and mine is rubbing bad...my tire is only 32.8 so I wasn't expecting this much rub.
Sure! I might be pretty far from you though 😂 You might be able to get away with new upper control arms and pushing the caster forward. If not a shop should be able to do this pretty quick as well!
@@TacomaDad 4W Parts in Charlotte NC is doing it on 9/4.. do you think it will solve my problem... I'm mostly worried that when I back in to launch my jet skis from the boat ramp that it's gonna run bc while reversing is when it runs? Thanks
The most common rub area is the body mount and pinchweld. If they are taking care of both of those areas you should be good. If it still rubs after that, you may be able to get away with a heat gun on the inner fender liner, where it rubs at.
I did not heat it up. The metal is soft at the top then it gets thicker lower. So a 3lb hammer is what I used to bend it. Yes the screw is attached to the pinch weld. Thanks for watching!
No dumb questions here! You literally have to put some force behind the hammer. I used a 3lb sledge. The bottom 10-12” is thick and hard to bend, the top part 6ish inches is easier to manipulate.
I grabbed a set of Kenda Klever r/ts. They are 35 10.50 17s. Had a set on a Jeep years ago and loved the tire. Figured why not try a set on the truck? Plus as far as I know the only ones who sell a 10.50 wide 35”
No issues with water. It still has the holes in the bottom so if water gets in there it will come out. I did sand it down and painted it with rustoleum to prevent rust.
I wouldn’t imagine so. Even with the tire turned the opposite way, it doesn’t give you enough room to swing the hammer. The pinchweld is like this: Top- soft, almost bend with your fingers Middle- stiffer but fairly easy to bend Bottom- gonna have to swing that hammer with some effort cause the metal is thick. You need all the room you can get for sure. Hope that helps!
You do a great job of walking us through the process, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
I appreciate it! 🙏
Nice work,Good idea to cover the pinch up with the liner,clean look
Thank ya! Appreciate you watching 🤘🏻
Ok. I watched again and went and look at the liner and I see what you did. I ordered the plates today, got a Black Friday discount. Thanks!
Glad that helped out! They had a great price on those and the discount is awesome!
Man I wish I saw that pinch weld tip like three days ago 😅 Lookin good!
I’ve been trying to spread the word and #savethepinchwelds. That’s alright since it’s done, just make sure that it is sealed up very well if you did cut it. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻
I like this take on it, I plan on doing this mod over the weekend for 33s and don't want to cut a big hole in the plastic like most poeple do. Definitely going to do a similar job. Nice work!
Thanks! I’m trying to start a revolution in the Tacoma world by #savethepinchwelds. Unfortunately, you can’t take it back once you cut it. I appreciate you watching 🤘🏻
Excellent vid. Did exactly the same thing came out perfect. Thanks Tacoma Dad!!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad it came out good for you 👍🤘🏻
Well done, I like the way you pushed the pinch weld in instead of just smashing it! Can't wait to see the 35's on your truck, how you have to trim the rear of your front wheel opening and attach the liner where you trim. You may have to trim the complete fender flares, but I'm sure you will do it as clean as the rest of your truck!
I'm thinking of upgrading from 33's to 34's next year when I need to replace tires.
Thank you! I did not want to see the notches in the pinch weld. I’m happy with it!
I’m hoping I clearances enough but if not I’m willing to cut more lol. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
Go for the bigger tires! 🤘🏻
Well done, that looks fantastic!
Thank you! 🤘🏻
Nice and clean! Well done!
Thanks! Appreciate ya 👊🤘🏻
Very cool! I’ll be doing this method
Thanks for watching! Hopefully the video helps you along the way
#savethepinchwelds!
Wow you did a really good job with that 👍
Thanks! And thanks for watching! 🙏
@@TacomaDad can I hire you to do this on my truck...lol...I only went with a 285/75/16 on factory wheels with 1.5 spacer and a Rough Country leveling strut and mine is rubbing bad...my tire is only 32.8 so I wasn't expecting this much rub.
Sure! I might be pretty far from you though 😂
You might be able to get away with new upper control arms and pushing the caster forward. If not a shop should be able to do this pretty quick as well!
@@TacomaDad 4W Parts in Charlotte NC is doing it on 9/4.. do you think it will solve my problem... I'm mostly worried that when I back in to launch my jet skis from the boat ramp that it's gonna run bc while reversing is when it runs? Thanks
The most common rub area is the body mount and pinchweld. If they are taking care of both of those areas you should be good. If it still rubs after that, you may be able to get away with a heat gun on the inner fender liner, where it rubs at.
Really helpful video just got 285/70/17 and did cab chop but it only hit the pinch weld now. I will try your method
Thanks for watching! Folding the pinchweld is much better than having it all chopped up with the potential to rust in the future
Great work man. Thank you for the info
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching. Hope it helps
Nice work. Wish you would’ve shown more of the process though
I appreciate the feedback. It’s hard to do sometime by yourself lol. I’m working on it!
This looks great! What screws did you use for screwing the liner back into the pinch weld?
Yo! That was so clean. What size tires did you have on in the video?
Thanks!
Honestly, I had to go back and see what size they were 🤣 trucks been through so many tires. Currently on 37s
In the video they are the 265 75s
Great job! Did you heat up the pinch weld before bending it back? And I assume you then screwed the fender liner to the pinch weld tab?
I did not heat it up. The metal is soft at the top then it gets thicker lower. So a 3lb hammer is what I used to bend it. Yes the screw is attached to the pinch weld.
Thanks for watching!
Maybe a dumb question. How did you bend the pinch weld? Pound it over with a big hammer?
No dumb questions here!
You literally have to put some force behind the hammer. I used a 3lb sledge. The bottom 10-12” is thick and hard to bend, the top part 6ish inches is easier to manipulate.
Genius
pumped to see your 35s. which tire and size did you order?
I grabbed a set of Kenda Klever r/ts. They are 35 10.50 17s.
Had a set on a Jeep years ago and loved the tire. Figured why not try a set on the truck? Plus as far as I know the only ones who sell a 10.50 wide 35”
Any issues with water? leaking? Did you have to seal it? Rust?
No issues with water. It still has the holes in the bottom so if water gets in there it will come out. I did sand it down and painted it with rustoleum to prevent rust.
Is it possible to hammer the pinch weld over with tire left on?
I wouldn’t imagine so. Even with the tire turned the opposite way, it doesn’t give you enough room to swing the hammer.
The pinchweld is like this:
Top- soft, almost bend with your fingers
Middle- stiffer but fairly easy to bend
Bottom- gonna have to swing that hammer with some effort cause the metal is thick.
You need all the room you can get for sure. Hope that helps!
I have another question. With the pinch weld down, did you just use a heat gun to remold the bump in the liner?
I actually did not do anything to the liner except trim it to follow the curve of the inside of the wheel well.
Are the 35’s going on with stock suspension?
Not completely stock. I did install 6112s and icon ext travel shocks in the rear (block spacer on leaf spring is still there) so roughly 2-2.5” lift.
Tacoma Dad you would happen to live in California and do this for people trucks would ya?
I do not. I’m in Missouri unfortunately. There should be quite a few fab shops out there that can get you fixed up though!
You didn't show how to bend the pinch weld...
Basically, just beat it over with a 3lb sledge. That’s what I did. It’s a bit hard to hold the camera while doing that lol
You should.of cover up those 2 hole as well.
The two holes on the bottom? One is cut off and the other one is there for a drain. You’d be surprised at how much mud/ dirt get up inside the mount
@@TacomaDad ahhh I see. Thanks for the info
No problem!