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03-19-2013, 12:45 PM
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With NO trimming... probably not. Well, there probably wouldn't be a whole lot of suspension travel.
Why is everybody so against trimming metal?
Why is everybody so against trimming metal?
03-19-2013, 12:54 PM
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I think they are concerned about the fact that the quarters are permanent cuts that was my issue until five minutes ago when I decided to do it anyway haha
03-19-2013, 01:11 PM
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33s on 3.5" will require minor trimming. This is with the flares removed and about 3/4" of sheet metal removed:
03-19-2013, 01:40 PM
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For me personally I like the look of the stock flares. They add just the right amount of depth to an otherwise flat/boxy design. Removing the flares, IMO, makes the XJ look like a late-80's bronco...the little one.
...and the massive bushwacker flares are just too over the top for my taste. I wouldn't mind trimming if there was a flare that looked like stock with just a slightly larger wheel well profile.
...and the massive bushwacker flares are just too over the top for my taste. I wouldn't mind trimming if there was a flare that looked like stock with just a slightly larger wheel well profile.
03-19-2013, 01:47 PM
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Definitely agree with that... Love the stock flare look but it just doesn't give you enough room. They really should just make thinner bushwackers that are closer to stock, I know I'd buy em
03-19-2013, 01:54 PM
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How so? Just redrilling new holes and moving it up? Because my flares barely reach the rocker without a lot of force and it's stock
03-19-2013, 02:09 PM
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03-19-2013, 02:16 PM
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03-19-2013, 02:22 PM
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03-19-2013, 02:25 PM
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03-19-2013, 02:26 PM
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