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Is 1" Enough?

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Old 06-27-2010, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chickenman
sawzall, 4" grinder, dremel, hack saw, jig saw... all depends on what is sittin round when the urge hits
grinder worked best 4 me!!!
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Old 06-30-2010, 06:45 AM
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When your suspension compresses, your axle will also move back and away from the rock rail/pinch seam. Shouldn't need to cut anything
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when i go to do mine, I'm going to use a chop saw. That way I know the cut will be straight
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Old 07-10-2010, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JaxLoki
Anyone have a pic of their trimmed rock rails?

Sorry it took so long, but here goes. It's the driver's side, but it needs to be rotated
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Old 07-10-2010, 07:40 PM
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I got second hand rubi rails and I am chopping them 1" as well. Glade I am not the only one thinking about this.
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