Pinch seam trim

Gibbo

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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:D
 
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 :)
 
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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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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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.
 
Anyone know of a write up or video on this? I need to do this soon. Def before I go wheeling again.
 
There is one on YouTube but you don't really need it. Just mark and cut. A right triangle will get the trick done.
 
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.
 
First round of trim work when I got tube fenders made
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Marked for cutting

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Careful the foam will catch on fire!

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What was trimmed

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Plate welded

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

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. 👍
 
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:)
 
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. 

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

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? 👌
 
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