Auto body repair & detailing/2003 Tahoe Fender

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Expert: Michael Kakuk - 5/28/2010


Question
I bumped my fender on a post and had to replace it.  When I put on the replacement (from a salvage yard), it didn't fit the same.  It now has a larger than normal (1/2 inch or more) gap between the door and the fender.  I looked at the hinges and didn't see a way to move them.  Do you have any ideas?

Answer
YOU MAY HAVE GOTTEN AN AFTERMARKET FENDER FROM THE SALVAGE YARD AND WILL HAVE TO ELONGATE THE THE MOUNTING HOLES TO MAKE IT A CLOSER FIT.

MAKE SURE THERE ISN'T ANY DEBRIS IN THE MOUNTING AREAS AND LOOSEN THE BOLTS....THEN START ALIGNING
THE DOOR TO FENDER GAP FIRST AND GO FROM THERE.

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Michael Kakuk

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I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.

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15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

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Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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