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Old 01-11-2011, 10:47 PM
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Im getting some 32 inch tires soon and was looking at how much space I will have
Its not a lot at all and I was wondering about chopping. I noticed the vacuum bottle and was wondering his difficult it would be to relocate and who has done it. Also if there are other things I should look out for while cutting besides the obvious. Thanks for the help guys.
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vacuum ball is easy to move put it up by the fire wall since thats where the lines run.
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Where is the best spot for it?
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Underneath the coolant bottle.
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Underneath the coolant bottle.
I just had to do this to my 88. I ended up mounting it in front of the coolant bottle and it worked great.
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So I chopped the fenders and found a lip in the front wheel well and was wondering if this could be cut down without and problems. Its 2 sheets so I would have to tack it together after right?
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Its 2 sheets so I would have to tack it together after right?
Yes, and you'll find you must do the same to the rears once cut.
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but i can cut that out right? i was told with the unibody if you cut too much it will twist easly.
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dont cut the seam out, just slice it every inch or so and then hammer them flat with a bfh.
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The seam inside the wheel well?
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yes sir just beat it into place dont cut it out
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Lmao, lost my vacuum ball last year. Been running without it since.
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wow your xj lost a ball ? haha
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Lmao, lost my vacuum ball last year. Been running without it since.
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