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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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i recently took off the rear bumper end caps because I like the look the only problem is it's got those stupid bumper brackets riveted on if you took off your end caps what did you do about the brackets and if you took the brackets off what did you do about the holes? by the way I don't have access to a welder or anything so I can't fill the holes in that way
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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I cut mine off. If the holes bother you throw some jb weld in it, grind it smooth and rattle can it or something alone those lines.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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never heard of it I'll have to check it out I was thinking of just grinding the rivets off but just wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas thanks!
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Old Mar 26, 2013 | 04:41 AM
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Don't grind the rivets off. Drill them out. Then you could reinstall new rivets and dip them in rtv. Then paint over them.

In my case i just filled the holes with rtv because i plan on doin the rear 1/4 fold. then you won't even see them.

The best way,however is welding them closed. It would cost maybe 20 bucks to have a shop doit. Its not a big deal by any means.
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Drill, sand, cover with Bedliner.

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