fender clearance

[norm's tear drop]

Just got my fenders from rw johnson
was wondering how much top clearance i should leave at the top side
between tire and fender .don't want to hit a bump and rip the things off

thanks people

[caseydog]

I went by what looked pleasing to my eyes. It is MORE than enough to keep the tires from hitting.

CD

[Gage]

Do you really think your wheels will move up that much? You must have really soft springs and if that's the case, they are too soft. Locate your fenders where they look good and right to you.

[norm's tear drop]

Thanks gage
no i dont think my springs are to loose but they are just one leaf spring but i was just wondering if there was a rule of thumb for such .look is were ill put it but if you had to guess would you say no closer than a 2 inch space would be good

norm

[Dirran]

If it is a real concern, measure the distance between the top of the axle to the chassis rail and use that as the distance between the top of the tyre/tire and the mudguard.

[2bits]

Hey Norm, Just answered your PM, but on mine I have really low clearance and drove throiugh some "interesting" angles and never had a rub. I would just center the fender around the tire and you will be good. Mine is actually below centered and just over 2 inches clearance.

Hey, Did you get your hatch all sorted out ok??? Thanks for saying hello! !!

[madjack]

...measure the distance from the top of the axle to the frame...this is as much as it is possible for the axle to move under maximum deflection(major pothole/bump at high speed with max load onboard)...I would leave at least 3+ inches.................
madjack

[aggie79]

Hi Norm,

It's good to hear from you. Thanks for posting this question. I'm about 1 month from installing my fenders and was wondering the same thing.

[madjack]

...something to try...take a small piece of 2x4 and place it on edge, across the tread of the tire, put the fender in place and take a look...adjust accordingly................................
madjack