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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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the rear fender clip....

ok, so I'm thinking about cutting the clips to get rid of the rubbing issues...but since that clip holds the bumper......

so im just wandering those of you who have done it, dose it make the rear bumper whooble?
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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pm I am Ray he has all the trimming answers. My fenders are just rolled. I dont rub on the clip, just the inner plastic on the rear bumper...but that has been worn down so even less rubbing for me
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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(edit* assuming ur talking about the two screws that hold the tips oF the bumper)

I'm not sure how dumpped u are, but mine eventually rubbed off. The same will happen to yours they're rubbing now.

The answer is, naw, the bumper won't become all wobbley.

Note: my fenders are rolled.
 

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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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Just grind it off, paint the exposed metal to avoid rust, and attach the bumper with a zip tie

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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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well what people have rolled. i just used a grinder and just shaved it off. smoothed it out with some sand paper and put a coat of anti rust paint on it.


of course i had to sand down my rear bumper as well.
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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thanks for the reply guys, I ll probably do it this weekend.

there should be no more rub after this right? or are u guys still rubbing? Just carious.
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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i can have a full load of passengers with full cargo to the roof.

and not rubb a single bit.
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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I'm running -2 camber up front and still rub on really hard bumps on the freeway. Rear rubs on hard bumps as well by it's only the bumper bracket, which i'm gonna grind down somemore once I have a chance.
 
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I beat mine flat with a sledge hammer, then I cut the plastic bumper clips in half. Drilled 2 holes in the bumper and metal lip above bumper. Added some 2 zipties per side.

Since I didnt use heat my paint chipped a bit. I masked the area off and painted it black to prevent rust.
 
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[quote=I Am Ray.;431078]I beat mine flat with a sledge hammer quote]

Might use this quote.
 
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