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Old 06-04-2009, 08:45 PM
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Sorry to bug you guys but, I've tried using the search box but all I've found are write-ups primarily on the rear fender. If anyone has a link to a good front fender write-up with pics I'd appreciate it.
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For the front fenders you can cut as much as you want because there is really no structural support there. So a write-up is not really nessicary.
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I understand that it can't be that hard, but I'm curious how people dealt with the black plastic liner/guard item. If it doesn't serve a purpose I'd remove it but my guess is it's to help keep water outta the engine bay. I was wondering how people reattached it since the lip of the flare is no longer there.
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Originally Posted by FlyingLow
I understand that it can't be that hard, but I'm curious how people dealt with the black plastic liner/guard item. If it doesn't serve a purpose I'd remove it but my guess is it's to help keep water outta the engine bay. I was wondering how people reattached it since the lip of the flare is no longer there.
i threw mine away. it fell off a while before i trimmed the fenders. it does keep water out of the doors in you open up the holes for the electronics.
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So if I plug the holes and hit it with some undercoat it's all good?
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yup throw them away or keep um don't matter if you keep just trim it and use zip ties
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So if I plug the holes and hit it with some undercoat it's all good?
Take a pool noodle/float and cut it in half to put in your fenders to stop water from going in to the door jam.
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Look up CrusinIllusion (sp) build thread. I think he made a set
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