rear quater panel cutting.
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From: Dillsburg pa
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
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wasnt sure were to post this because its a fab. and and an issue doing it. my rear quarter panel is rusting as well as maney other may have the same issue. now i was goin to cut them off to the lower body line so i can build a wrap around bumper this summer. now my question??? i had my jeep on the lift today installing my tow hitcha and saw that the gas line runs thru that driver rear panel were i want to cut. anyone having problems relocating or is it not in the way? thanks in advanced!!!!!
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From: some small town oregon
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how far up you planning on cutting it? mine is cut right at the top of the bumper and there was no issue... i can take a pic of where it was cut if you want
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yea same as were you said you cut yours. pics would be great especially would like to see how you capped it off! on the bottom thanks
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if you take your time and cut it just right you down have to weld anything but i go a little fast and cut a lil too much so i had gaps so i just welded them shut but the drivers side is mainly screw holding it in took less than 2 hrs for both sides
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i actually bent it down a little to show how the cut and tuck was done...all i have to do is push it back into place...but it does have a little bit of a slant...either way i think it looks good either way...(edited)
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easy easy this is a friendly forum, not pirate, it was just a question no harm intended by it, so u dont have it screwed in?
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i am sorry then...just seemed like there could have been better wording on your part...no it is not screwed in as it will be tacked in once i do my rear bumper...it stays just fine folding it is...the bottom(when tucked inner) actually wedges against the jeep



