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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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ok so i am currently running roughly 2.5"s of lift and 33s but i rub in the back whenever i try to flex is there anyway i can trim past the line where the metal bent out to mount the fender flares? ill post pics once i figure out how

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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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heres how its sitting now and ive trimmed the back as far as i know i can go but id like to be able to trim more when i trim the front more
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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you can trim and fold the back quarter panel in and its a clean mod.. maybe someone will post a link or you can use your search fu... lazy today myself
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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If you cut past the pinchseam you will separate the body. So if you do that it will enlarge the wheel well but will require you to weld the gap back together. You will still rub with those 33s anyways unless bumpstopped properly. You should get/make correct bumpstops.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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so i can go as high as i want just will have to weld in new metal when i get passed the pinch seam?
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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this is what it will look like. So I guess yes, You could cut it until its even with the inside fender and then weld the two back together. And obviously cant go very far because of where the door starts, but should give you about an inch I'd say.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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How do i make bumbstops?
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