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Old 06-25-2006, 06:59 PM   #1
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trimming rear fenders

i did a 3 inch bb todat and removed the stock flares. i trimmed the front fenders but on the rear the spot welds are past the holes for the flares ....q is,if you trim the rear ,what keeps the panels from seperating cause id have to cut the spot welds off

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Old 06-25-2006, 07:08 PM   #2
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This is something I looked up recently. Follow the directions in these two links! It will save you alot of trouble.

Very good write up.
http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/fender_trimming.htm

This is for trimming for bushwackers flares but it shows alot of detail for trimming the rear.
http://www.jeepin.com/features/bushwacker/index.asp
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Old 06-25-2006, 07:20 PM   #3
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well heres an idea i got....i have a thought of welding the holes shut by putting a peice of brass behind so it wont fall through,then graind them down and touch up paint the grinds.how does that sound for an idea?
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Old 06-25-2006, 07:36 PM   #4
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....or you could just follow the write-ups
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Old 06-25-2006, 07:38 PM   #5
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3 inch budget boost?
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Old 06-25-2006, 07:40 PM   #6
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Here's mine done the same way they were done in the write-up.

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