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Old 03-13-2014, 11:46 PM
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Just wondering what some of you guys have done about the front fender that drops down when putting on after market bumpers. Cut it? Cut n fold? What about the fender flare? Pictures will help. Thank you
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usually everyone just cuts it straight across level with the bottom of the headlight bezel
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Like just a straight cut? Or cut n fold method? And what's the best thing to cut that straight with?
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mine are cut to the side markers. i would just cut it out. ide post a pic but the dam thing wont let me
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used an airsaw to cut mine.. taped off a straight line and just lopped it off.

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Awesome. Thanks guys. If anyone else has any other ideas feel free to share!
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Front bumper modification pre 96-image.jpg got it to work finally
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got it to work finally
. And what did you use to cut it?
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JIG SAW with a Metal blade... dont use a cut off wheel or sawzall you'll get a butchered up mess. You have way more control and accuracy with the jig saw.
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