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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jmat1980
Does anyone know where to get the nylon bolts?? Im guessing auto zone??

Also, I guess I will buy all new bolts and lock nuts before I start.

How hard is it to cut the inner fenders and get it right?? Im worried about the install because I dont have alot of patience...these look like they are going tobe a PITA!!
I got all new hardware at lowes for like $15. Just the 5/16" stainless bolts/nuts you need to replace, the rest is fine. Cutting the inner fenders...depends on your tooling set up. I used an air saw and it took less than 5 mins a liner. Sawzall or cut-off wheel would go fast too. Hacksaw...longer but doable.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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The hardware can be found at Lowes or HD easy enough. Just take your time with the front inner liners those are the one's with the least amount of wiggle room for error. @MadHatter Damn! I just used a brand new blade in a big ass box cutter and it got it done right.

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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I trimmed mine with some bad ass super shears on the thin parts, and a grinder with a cut off wheel for the hard bends. Just buy a 6 pack, relax and take your time.

IMO do the rears first. They were the easiest for me, and made the fronts a lot easier as I was familiar with the "procedure".
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad-Hatter
x 1 million. I got all new hardware after I used the first couple. Also, don't know about you guys, but to wire up the side marker lights, I had to wire it backwards (black to white). Just a heads up because if you wire it up the way that makes sense and put your flare on without testing it and it doesn't work...that would suck.
What he said. Wiring is bass ackwards. I made the assumption that black went to black and white went to white and I installed the flares before seeing if the lights worked.........they didn't. Thanks Bushwacker.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:06 AM
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What are you doing with your stock flares?
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