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Shims at the bottom rear of front fenders adjust for in and out. Shims on top, near the cowl, adjust for up and down.

How do I adjust for backward and forward?
I need to widen the gap between door and fender. How do I do it?


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Gotta ask, what are you working on?

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JB, the bolt holes should be enough larger than the bolt to allow enough wiggle room to adjust the fore & aft. If you need more you'll need to adjust the door aft in the opening.


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You would want all the bolts that hold the fenders and front sheet metal loose. That includes the inner fender to cab bracket points, the braces may hinder it too, and the radiator support to the frame. They don't really enlongate the holes for a bunch of adjustment, but you may be able to tug enough at the front, especially if you don't have the grill in or radiator then you could use a board across the radiator support, and chain or rope and a comealong to hold some tension while you tighten the bolts you mentionen. That is if you need that much forward movement.
If they are repop fenders you may have to rework the mounting holes to allow the adjustment.


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I would say when doing the assembly of the front end leave all bolts loose, to start and get everything adjusted before tightening everything.


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