Rolling guards.

[cruisn]

Sooooo....

I have to roll the rear guards on the Outback. Scrubs when fully loaded by about 3mm.

After ringing around its seems $100+ is the going rate for 2 guards..... Shit, I can buy the guard roller for that price.

Ive watched them do it on a previous car and if those tyre fitter rock apes can do it, I dont see why I cant when Im 100% more particular. Im going to buy one and do it myself.

Anyone else need their guards rolled??

[kiks]

The outback has the plastic panels just out from the steel guard material. Hope that doesnt affect it.

Remember to remove the rubber lining strip, and have a heatgun and take your time. Maybe even a cheap IR heat sensor to check you dont go too hot would be gun.

[t.renshaw34]

Am keeping a close eye on this one... Drops (Karl) I like to call him our own SA baby Phat man, has just purchased a guard roller to do mine with. Hoping rolled guards is all I need to fit 245/40/18.

What are you running on the outback Mark?

[cruisn]

The outback has the plastic panels just out from the steel guard material. Hope that doesnt affect it.

Remember to remove the rubber lining strip, and have a heatgun and take your time. Maybe even a cheap IR heat sensor to check you dont go too hot would be gun.

Gen2.

No rubber strip or plastic panels.

Only running 215's on 7.5" +48's Taylor. Gen2's dont have massive rear room like Gen4's.

[t.renshaw34]

Cheers mark. Gen 2 will look nice with my bigger thred. Guessing 17x7?

Think I'll be alright running 245/40/18 with only rolling the guards?

[cruisn]

17 x 7.5 +48.

With a 8.5" +44 rim with a 245 tyre your looking at about 40mm more extension toward the guards from your current CS9's (if running 225's).

Guard rolling "may" just be enough but you will possibly require a rear camber kit also.

[t.renshaw34]

Awesome. Cheers Mark. Was considering the whiteline camper bolts. They be enough? I think they add 1 degree.

[Dropz]

Not a hard task, just go slow and take your time. only adjust it a small amount each time, and yes keep it warm to avoid cracking paint.

[jakey]

Anyone else need their guards rolled??

I may do require your services one day!
I am buying some 18's x 8.0 and putting 225/40 on them, so at stock height I should be right but If I lower the car then I will let you know

[bosc0]

Thought about this a while back with the RS as the guard rollers aren't overly pricey. Ended up using a pole wrapped in layers of tape, a heat gun, some car stands and a jack. Jack said control arm up, insert pole (lol), roll pole on tyre, adjust angle to suit. Actually worked pretty well once i got the heat right.

Or drop some coin on a roller and take some of my money when i want the GTB done
Read: i'm keen.

[hamish_023]

Anyone else need their guards rolled??

I may do require your services one day!
I am buying some 18's x 8.0 and putting 225/40 on them, so at stock height I should be right but If I lower the car then I will let you know

You will be fine unless you go stupid low

[cruisn]

Well Ive already got interest from 2 people which is enough to make me buy one.

I'll be getting one when I return from holidays on the 16th.

I may do require your services one day!
I am buying some 18's x 8.0 and putting 225/40 on them, so at stock height I should be right but If I lower the car then I will let you know

All depends on the offset of the wheels...

[sheppo9]

Do yourself a favour and buy "good" one.
Either an Eastwood or a Powered By Max.

[Dropz]

I got a cheap one, which its known the threads chew out on them pretty quick. I paid $140 for mine.

The good ones that are next to bulletproof will set you back $600.

[tkboi]

omg been trying to get my guards roll for years now but someone keeps borrowing my friends guard roller. wanna do mine as well karl =)