feeler FS: Fender Struts, Strengthen that weak area between the wheel well and the bumper!&# Options

[stephen_lee]

Just to be clear this is about the lower section of the fender between the wheel well and the bumper. I have noticed that most 6th gens I've been around the lower front fender/bumper area is pretty "weak" as in easy to move by hand. Driving next to others I also see that part flexing from wind resistance. I'm sure this may cause rattles or squeaks while driving and even a shaky headlight in worst cases as the light support bolts to the fender as well.

SOO I made myself a set of fender struts. A bar that bolts to the fender and to a part of the frame to cut down on that part of the body flexing.

Before I attached said bar, a gentle tap with my foot would cause the whole lower section of my fender and front bumper to move approx 2 inches, and after attaching my fender brace, I have virtually no movement with the same if not more force.

$25/pair shipped to the US would be the price I'd sell these for. I want to get interest in at least 5 sets to make a jig and spend the time welding these up, after I get to the 5, I'll keep the jig and sell these constantly.




This post has been edited by stephen_lee: Aug 15, 2011 - 10:38 AM

[stephen_lee]

there may be a liner clip there, but as stated none of my cars have the splash guards. as fas as how its mounted to the fender, the rod has a nut on that end that u thread a bolt into from the underside of the fender. you can replace that clip with this bolt, making an even sturdier setup than before. it may be a bicth to do, but i think it'd be worth it for the added integrity. looking closer at the mounting points of the underplastics, it really seems like it would be completely behind the plastics.