Trimming

[TaTtOo]

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?

[Gearhead]

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

[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.

[SwampSinger]

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....  

[TaTtOo]

thanks Dom

[dunl]

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

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

HTH. :lol:

[gsxtacy]

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!!!!!

[Bnine]

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

[TaTtOo]

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.