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07-08-2010, 10:57 PM
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hey guys got an offroad trip coming up and my flare rub like mad (rustys) so i think im gonna take them off but need to fill in the holes. what should i use? would some standard body filler work?
how should i go about doing it?
thanks!
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1996 XJ on 36s, 4", locked F/R, stretched, main wheeler Build Thread
1998 XJ on 34s, 4.5", locked rear, trail rig
2001 Dodge Dakota SLT QC 4x4 on 33s, some go fast goodies and other stuff, DD and tow pig
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07-09-2010, 03:16 AM
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Dimple the bolt holes slightly, weld the holes shut, and then use body filler to smooth out the repaired areas.
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07-09-2010, 07:08 AM
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^^^^ agreed, but if you dont have the means, use fiberglass reinforced filler. Durglass or Metal-to-Metal work well, but nothing really designed for that type of filling. Expect it to pop eventually.
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07-09-2010, 03:09 PM
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ok thanks guys maybe ill just keep the flares on.
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1996 XJ on 36s, 4", locked F/R, stretched, main wheeler Build Thread
1998 XJ on 34s, 4.5", locked rear, trail rig
2001 Dodge Dakota SLT QC 4x4 on 33s, some go fast goodies and other stuff, DD and tow pig
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07-09-2010, 08:44 PM
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They make some pretty nice looking button head (half round) bolts with an allen head that you could put some washers on them and just put them in the bolt holes. Prolly even get em in black if you wanted.
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07-09-2010, 09:08 PM
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nah i was more concerned about the flares themselves when i trimmed them they folded in (the flex flares they sell) so i made some aluminum brackets under the flare to keep them up and now it looks horrible haha
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1996 XJ on 36s, 4", locked F/R, stretched, main wheeler Build Thread
1998 XJ on 34s, 4.5", locked rear, trail rig
2001 Dodge Dakota SLT QC 4x4 on 33s, some go fast goodies and other stuff, DD and tow pig
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07-09-2010, 10:17 PM
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Ohhhhhh....... I got ya.
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07-09-2010, 10:28 PM
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yeah i love having flares though and need them..had a fix it ticket and thats what made me buy them
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1996 XJ on 36s, 4", locked F/R, stretched, main wheeler Build Thread
1998 XJ on 34s, 4.5", locked rear, trail rig
2001 Dodge Dakota SLT QC 4x4 on 33s, some go fast goodies and other stuff, DD and tow pig
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