Drooping driver fender

[Jack_Stefan]

The car had a minor head on collision from the previous owner but everything about the frame is straight. Except the driver side fender droops just slightly.

was wondering if there’s a way to fix this? My future plan is to repaint the whole Jeep in the same color. So I’d like to address specific body panels before painting.
Or should I just ignore it and buy a new fender when I decide to repaint?

Check out the photo. Ty guys.

 

[pagrey]

I'm no auto body specialist but with good pair of gloves you could probably pull that back up. I'd probably remove the flare if I really wanted to be careful. The fenders are pretty weak sheet.

 

[Alex01]

I'd probably get a floor jack, remove the wheel, get a 4x4 with a 2x4 on top, T shape , then raise the jack in an attempt to bend it back.

 

[AndyG]

I'd probably get a floor jack, remove the wheel, get a 4x4 with a 2x4 on top, T shape , then raise the jack in an attempt to bend it back.

Thats the tip- basically make a porta-power - just distribute the load at the fender or you will create a new issue there.

That one is just tweaked- go easy.

 

[John Cooper]

Thank goodness your headlights aren't sagging!!!! Then you would need a bra!!

 

[GASnBRASS]

Check the inner fender brace to see if it's bent. There is a brace panel a few inches behind the front turn signal, if it's bent it'll pull the fender down in a droop like that. Might be something as simple as straightening it back.

 

[JMT]

I used a floor jack and 2x4’s once. It was only ok. I would replace it before painting.

 

[Jack_Stefan]

Check the inner fender brace to see if it's bent. There is a brace panel a few inches behind the front turn signal, if it's bent it'll pull the fender down in a droop like that. Might be something as simple as straightening it back.

I’ll check this out in the morning!

 

[Jack_Stefan]

( used a floor jack and 2x4’s once. It was only ok. I would replace it before painting.

Ahh this is good to know. I’ll try it out anyways. But most likely buy new when I repaint