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| | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | Any of you stepside guys not using the internal brace bars on your step side rear fenders?
I don't have them installed on mine but the fenders seem rock solid. Now I am questioning if I really need them?
Having done some extensive modifications to the bed on my C10 short stepside to accomodate 33x12x15 rear rubber I don't think I will have proper tire clearance if I use them.
Thanks gang!
John
Last edited by Hot Rod John; 09/07/2009 12:33 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 337 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 337 | I'm still running mine, assuming their main purpose is to eliminate stress related metal fatique. I think it might be a good idea to make some custom braces, especially with your setup - as it may be likely to create far more torque and vibration than the original setup. Perhaps rather than a straight rod from the frame, a curved strap against the fender similar to the front fenders of a 1930's Ford for example. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | Markeb,
I have a Model A and I know just what you are talking about... small world, eh?
I also was hoping to get some input from anybody out there that isn't running the braces... just to see.
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