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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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When turning they rub on the back part of the fender flares. What's the easiest way to cut through these?
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Dremmel tool with a cutting disc works awesome!
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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You could let it sit out in the sun for a while and cut it with a new box cutter
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Okay gotcha. My first attempt will be with a sawzall...hopefully I can turn the tire enough to get the sawzall up in the space. If not i'll go with what you guys said. Thanks!
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Okay gotcha. My first attempt will be with a sawzall...hopefully I can turn the tire enough to get the sawzall up in the space. If not i'll go with what you guys said. Thanks!

Be careful of cutting your tires!!
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chadh92
Okay gotcha. My first attempt will be with a sawzall...hopefully I can turn the tire enough to get the sawzall up in the space. If not i'll go with what you guys said. Thanks!
I used tin snips.
But a power tool
would be better lol.

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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckB91XJ
Be careful of cutting your tires!!
Wouldn't that SUCK!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Gerber knife...haha
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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lazer vision
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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i used a dremel and tin snips. oh and you could always take those 5 weird nuts off and remove that tire thing to make more room so you could cut.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Oxy torch.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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I got a pretty clean cut with an angle grinder with a cutting wheel.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluestar
I got a pretty clean cut with an angle grinder with a cutting wheel.
eek a big fat grinder scares me with the tire so close. I'll probably try a box cutter first. easiest, simple, fits in tight places, etc. If worse comes to worse i'll take the wheels off. Gotta torque bolts again anyways.
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