NorCal Fender Mod Going Well

[Jason in DLH]

Decided to do the NorCal fender mod found here...
https://norcaltruck.com/2007-5-2013-chevy-gm-large-fender-mod

Rust was my friend for this mod as no cutting was needed!

Before:


I simply pulled the bottom out first and then pounded it back to the pinch weld (will be getting new fenders sometime and didn’t want to waste too much time cutting and bending the pinch weld).

After:


Next, I took a Sawzall to the running board...



I thought it would have been solid. I’ll simply place a backer rod in there and caulk it up. Easy peezy. Just gained about 1” of clearance. When I get my new fenders I’ll go ahead and cut the pinch weld to gain 2” of clearance.

Plan is for a drop with 24” wheels with a slightly aggressive stance.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Here’s my current stance....



With a 2” lift I didn’t have to do the NorCal mod (minimal rubbing in that area). Definitely had to gain clearance in the front of the fender though.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Alrighty...here are some before and after pics of the NorCal fender mod...

BEFORE (the dark mark on liner is from tire when I have the suspension articulated and turning)



AFTER (Plenty of room now especially after trimming running board):



Here is the front....

BEFORE (I simply cut a hole):



AFTER (Ordered new liners after reading a post on here to simply heat it to remold it):

 

[Jason in DLH]

FRONT AFTER:

 

[Jason in DLH]

Tire has plenty of clearance now.

Previous picture looks like it would hit, but just the angle of camera as there’s plenty of space!

 

[iamdub]

Nice! This is on my to-do list one day. It needs to be done before I lower it more.

 

[Jason in DLH]

Nice! This is on my to-do list one day. It needs to be done before I lower it more.

What’s your current height? How low ya gonna go?

 

[iamdub]

What’s your current height? How low ya gonna go?

I don't have my measurements on hand, but it's right at a 3.5" front, 4.5" rear drop. Planning to go to a full 4/5. Currently, it rubs with the wheels at only about 1/2 to 3/4 of their maximum turning angle.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

I’m going to do this soon. I seem to be rubbing more than I used to and, while I’ve considered removing the wheel spacers and 2.5 inch lift blocks, I cannot deny I absolutely love the look of the setup I am currently running.

Street driving it isn’t bad but when off-road any turns while there is an elevation change my Tahoe and tires eat each other.