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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 04:23 AM
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Default Should I be worried about this?
Seems a bit close to the rear tires, didn't know if it would be a problem. Would it be ok to trim it down a bit, like at an angle?Click image for larger version Name: photo.jpg Views: 512 Size: 53.9 KB ID: 449818
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 04:29 AM
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Search "pinch seam", you will find plenty of threads on how to trim it.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 04:29 AM
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Just grab your favorite cutting tool and trim it (it only feels wrong the first time) then paint the edges to help prevent rust
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 04:40 AM
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Your tire will move backwards as it travels up with the control arm, so it might clear. If it were me, I'd cut it for added clearance.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by slider_68
Just grab your favorite cutting tool and trim it (it only feels wrong the first time) then paint the edges to help prevent rust
Yep. What he said. Just don't cut the pinch seam. I trimmed mine, running 35's and never had an issue. Trimmed just for good measure.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by glock35
Search "pinch seam", you will find plenty of threads on how to trim it.
X2. Very easy fix.
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Absolutely with out a doubt cut it.
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Cut cut cut! Or take a big 'ole hammah and smash it in flat
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Used a sawz-all, took literally a minute, quick and easy
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by k0260
Used a sawz-all, took literally a minute, quick and easy
x2!! I used a little JB weld on the seam and then hit it with some black paint!! Looks factory... Done is less than 30 minutes including getting out and putting the tools away.
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