I would like wider fenders for M416

[Mayne]

Cool thanks,
It looks to me like the fab route may be the way to go. There are a couple of local shops i could look up.

Thanks
Mayne

[Rezarf <><]

Here is the route I am heading. I am going to add two spreaders that will determine the width of the fenders and then skin them in sheet metal. Not too hard if you know someone with a bender and the right die. I used 1" tubing in 16ga.

I will fit them before trimming up the ends to length. Lots to do before then

Hope it helps.

[Willman]

^Any updates on your fender work??

[Rezarf <><]

Sure-

First, I had to figure out where I wanted them, so will some scrap steel and a few levels I was able to mock up where I wanted them go.

That made easy work of marking where to cut.

Then I layed them out and marked where I would weld in a few stringers to span the gap. I decided to make the fendres a full 14" wide, and at that width they will fully cover the treads to keep the rocks at bay.

[Rezarf <><]

Next up was drilling 8 .25" holes to mount them to the sheet metal sides.

Then I added two .75" square tubing to span the gap. Just remember that these two stringers have to be perfectly square or your sheetmetal won't sit flush and it will look like crap. I had to recut one weld due to warping and try again. I won't complete the welds until I can check the fit with some sheet metal.

Then it was time to mock them up on the frame. I have about 3.5" of clearance all the way around. I think they will work just fine. I will add a small shelf in front and behind the fender and that will provide a few more mounts to the frame as well.

The stringers will also be good places to bolt a few things down, maybe an ax or shovel, or even the tongue jack when on trails.

hope it helps!

Drew

[Willman]

^Right on mate!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Nice work!