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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: TaTtOo on November 27, 2006, 07:17:47 PM

Title: Trimming
Post by: TaTtOo on November 27, 2006, 07:17:47 PM

Hey guys whats the best way to trim out the wheel wells.  I have installed bushwacker flares and now have visible body under the flare that I want to remove.  Any tips or tricks here?

Title: Trimming
Post by: Gearhead on November 27, 2006, 08:11:27 PM

The instructions that come with the flares show where to cut.

Title: Trimming
Post by: TaTtOo on November 27, 2006, 08:17:38 PM

yeah I see that.... I was reffering to how people cut... ie cut off tool, jig saw, etc...... Also what people have done to conseal the sharp edge that is left after the cut.

Title: Trimming
Post by: SwampSinger on November 27, 2006, 08:50:06 PM

Quote from: "TaTtOo"

yeah I see that.... I was reffering to how people cut... ie cut off tool, jig saw, etc...... Also what people have done to conseal the sharp edge that is left after the cut.

I cut mine with a Jig saw. I used the heavy duty metal blades and I put electric tape on the "sliding table" of the saw. It worked really well for me.

I files the edges and sprayed them with some rubberized paint (rockerguard).... to prevent rusting.

cut away....  8)

Title: Trimming
Post by: TaTtOo on November 27, 2006, 09:07:45 PM

thanks Dom

Title: Trimming
Post by: dunl on November 29, 2006, 06:44:06 AM

Here's a nice quote to help you out, from another Jeep site....

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If you ever want to make something stop existing, the Milwaukee Sawzall is the tool.

HTH. :lol:

Title: Trimming
Post by: gsxtacy on November 29, 2006, 04:31:50 PM

air shears

they work wonders on light fender metal, (exhaust, fenders, floorpans)

and they're pritty cheep to rent...

or if you really like sparks...PLASMA CUTTER!!!!!

Title: Trimming
Post by: Bnine on November 29, 2006, 04:40:14 PM

On the YJ we trimmed, we plasma'd, then re welded the two seams back together.

Although not as easy at it sounds when trying to weld rust on rust.....lol

Title: Trimming
Post by: TaTtOo on November 29, 2006, 05:18:34 PM

Everything went as planned.. used a jigsaw for the most part and it turned out fine.... I think the hardest thing to do was removing the rear wheel liners :roll:   This go round I trimmed the rear wells out, finally got around to removing the front sway bar and replaced all my shocks.