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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Just threw these on today. Rubbing at full lock and hard bumps but I am gonna do some cutting. Any tips on what to use to cut fenders with? I have a sawzall and some fine tooth blades, is that too extreme?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Use that or a cutting wheel. I have used both
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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an angle grinder and cut off wheel would be easier
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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Im running 33's and a 3"lift also. I used a dremel with reinforced cutting wheels. Worked perfectly. Nice rig!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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Sawsall will work may be a little hard to controll the cutting line, I used a jig saw with a metal cutting blade worked out well for me.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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I don't think you can cut enough off. I would add some 1.5" spacers and shackles.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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i must have palsy or something but theres no way i would you a sawzall... no fn way it would turn out clean.whoops
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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33's on 3" lift is easyyy with trimming. I ran 33-12.5's with no lift and bushwacker flat style flares. I used an angle grinder and it worked super. Good luck with the trimming !!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Ps sweet lookin rig!
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 89limitedxj
an angle grinder and cut off wheel would be easier
just dont use a plasma cutter. you'll regret it. a few guys have and its looked bad.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by LeRoy90laredo
just dont use a plasma cutter. you'll regret it. a few guys have and its looked bad.
ahhahhahaha yep, id rather use a sawzall! seriously its thin sheet metal... you could just use tin snips
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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Cut-off wheel. It'll leave the cleanest edge.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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X2 on the cut off wheels. Just use a 60 grit flap disc to clean it up.
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