Cutout flares?

ykdave · 02-22-2010, 04:42 PM

anyone making cutout flares for the 2nd gen's yet?

***madmikeismad*** · 02-22-2010, 05:01 PM

fender flares?

ykdave · 02-22-2010, 05:40 PM

thats what im lookin for!

***madmikeismad*** · 02-22-2010, 05:53 PM

Well, I don't know where to find em, but I'm curious too.

Phantom1016 · 02-22-2010, 06:44 PM

I've looked, and looked, and looked. No, they don't.

There's just no room between the wheel well and front door. most flares on our year rams actually overlap a little over the door panel, but because of how the door hinges its only millimeters away from making contact, if you tried to cut out more you couldn't open your door. Most fiberglass fenders out there are supposed to make room for bigger tires, but because of the same clearance issues, they just have more cutout of the top, which from everything I've come across has never been an issue with tire rubbing or camel humping anyway. You're best bet is to get less backspacing so tires don't rub control arms, and set the axle further forward with longer control arms. The only thing you'll rub is the bumper, but you can easily make clearance there with a cutoff wheel.

LONG story short, I wish they did, but they don't

ykdave · 02-23-2010, 09:31 AM

Ya i figured it would be tight for a cutout. I just figured i could kill 2 birds with one stone. Im starting to get some rust around that stupid chrome trim so i figured i could chop it out and gain some clearance while i was at it!

Phantom1016 · 02-23-2010, 11:04 AM

Powerblock TV: Xtreme 4x4

at the end of this episode, Ian's personal dodge ram has the same problems yous does, he just knocks it out and bolts on some flares. check it out. Besides that, its a good episode, worth the watch

no1cummins98 · 03-29-2010, 06:09 PM

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02-22-2010, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ykdave Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Canada Posts: 7,142 Thanks: 8 Thanked 363 Times in 323 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews ykdave's Truck Pics	Cutout flares? anyone making cutout flares for the 2nd gen's yet? __________________ 97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd /NV4500/241DHD Custom Intake Tube+ BHAF, Pump Tuning, 5x012s, s300, 4kgsk+60lb springs, SB 13" OFEK, Autometer Pyro and Boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, posi-lok, One Hella sound system, KDP MIA, fabtech 5.5" lift, 36x13.5 IROK's

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*madmikeismad* I want to marry my truck Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Grand Forks Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews madmikeismad's Truck Pics	fender flares? __________________ 98 12v: GAUGES, Frankentrans, Custom 4in straight, 5x.014's, AFC gutted, no plate, 2095 plug, 4k w/springs, 15.5*, BHAF, TC lockup switch in the armrest http://picasaweb.google.com/mch8223/Diesel#

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ykdave Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Canada Posts: 7,142 Thanks: 8 Thanked 363 Times in 323 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews ykdave's Truck Pics	thats what im lookin for! __________________ 97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd /NV4500/241DHD Custom Intake Tube+ BHAF, Pump Tuning, 5x012s, s300, 4kgsk+60lb springs, SB 13" OFEK, Autometer Pyro and Boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, posi-lok, One Hella sound system, KDP MIA, fabtech 5.5" lift, 36x13.5 IROK's

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*madmikeismad* I want to marry my truck Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Grand Forks Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews madmikeismad's Truck Pics	Well, I don't know where to find em, but I'm curious too. __________________ 98 12v: GAUGES, Frankentrans, Custom 4in straight, 5x.014's, AFC gutted, no plate, 2095 plug, 4k w/springs, 15.5*, BHAF, TC lockup switch in the armrest http://picasaweb.google.com/mch8223/Diesel#

02-23-2010, 09:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
ykdave Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Canada Posts: 7,142 Thanks: 8 Thanked 363 Times in 323 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews ykdave's Truck Pics	Ya i figured it would be tight for a cutout. I just figured i could kill 2 birds with one stone. Im starting to get some rust around that stupid chrome trim so i figured i could chop it out and gain some clearance while i was at it! __________________ 97 Ram 2500 / 5.9ctd /NV4500/241DHD Custom Intake Tube+ BHAF, Pump Tuning, 5x012s, s300, 4kgsk+60lb springs, SB 13" OFEK, Autometer Pyro and Boost gauges, Dual 4" stacks, posi-lok, One Hella sound system, KDP MIA, fabtech 5.5" lift, 36x13.5 IROK's

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02-22-2010, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Phantom1016 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 138 Thanks: 45 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Phantom1016's Truck Pics	I've looked, and looked, and looked. No, they don't. There's just no room between the wheel well and front door. most flares on our year rams actually overlap a little over the door panel, but because of how the door hinges its only millimeters away from making contact, if you tried to cut out more you couldn't open your door. Most fiberglass fenders out there are supposed to make room for bigger tires, but because of the same clearance issues, they just have more cutout of the top, which from everything I've come across has never been an issue with tire rubbing or camel humping anyway. You're best bet is to get less backspacing so tires don't rub control arms, and set the axle further forward with longer control arms. The only thing you'll rub is the bumper, but you can easily make clearance there with a cutoff wheel. LONG story short, I wish they did, but they don't

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Phantom1016 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 138 Thanks: 45 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews Phantom1016's Truck Pics	Powerblock TV: Xtreme 4x4 at the end of this episode, Ian's personal dodge ram has the same problems yous does, he just knocks it out and bolts on some flares. check it out. Besides that, its a good episode, worth the watch

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