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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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What did everyone do with that pointy metal seam in the rear? The question is, cut or bend? Let me know please
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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I didn't even do anything with it. Let's just hope it doesn't cause problems when i flex out more!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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I gracefully removed it with a plasma cutter.

Others usually just pound it over with a big f!@#! hammer.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FloBraJK
I didn't even do anything with it. Let's just hope it doesn't cause problems when i flex out more!
It doesn't affect anything? I thought for sure it would touch
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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trim them with a hack saw or smash them with a hammer.

Here is a good thread...
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ght=Pinch+Seam

I need to do this to mine before I get 35s.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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won't cutting it or bending it hurt the re-sale value?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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You can hammer it down, grind it down, cut it down, or file it. Depends on if it is a real problem. I used a 6 inch grinder with a sanding disc. It a lot easier for me too controll and doesnt just chew it up. Good luck on what you do.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepmedic
I gracefully removed it with a plasma cutter.

Others usually just pound it over with a big f!@#! hammer.
Once you cut it, did you seal it with anything
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by speed2005
won't cutting it or bending it hurt the re-sale value?
May be but when I'm dead who cares.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Some seal it with primer then color match paint. Some have used bed liner.

If you have the Rubicon lots of people cut "trim" the rock rails as well as they will rub on the 35s.
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