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Old 01-25-2021, 01:46 PM   #67
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Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue)

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Originally Posted by dsraven View Post
don't wanna lose the rigidity of the fender lip.
just a note, the cut and fold i did had zero effect on fender rigidity. i tried hammering the middle out for even a touch more clearance, but i couldn't. i'll have to have it fully mounted and 2-hand a bigger hammer. the wife n myself lifting the front clip on and off, the only change is a narrower handle. i'd be more concerned about the cosmetics of the thinner lip than the structure for sure.

doing something like a 53 with less fender shape it probably would be less structure to lean on, but not on the 55.
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