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Interesting technique

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I came across this little how-to for fender rolling to help when running over sized tries. Now this is for small cars. But I wonder if it can be applied to us 4 wheelers aswell.
http://tom.actionfit.com/fenderolling.html
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It definitely applies to us 4 wheelers! Only problem is sourcing one of those rolling machines.
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LiftedAWDAstro wrote:It definitely applies to us 4 wheelers! Only problem is sourcing one of those rolling machines.
eastwood company carries a similar tool. i think it runs about $150?
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robertg wrote:
LiftedAWDAstro wrote:It definitely applies to us 4 wheelers! Only problem is sourcing one of those rolling machines.
eastwood company carries a similar tool. i think it runs about $150?
LOL I went to east wood and this was on the front page. http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?item ... 140&KICKER

Dean I think you should buy it :muhaha: Then you can loan it to me lol
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that's the one i was referring to, but per the catalog i have on the desk, i was off by $100 on the price.

still not a bad price for what it is...
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