Quick fix box repair?
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Quick fix box repair?
Hello!
New guy here, quick question. I am replacing my extremely rusted box, on an 92' F250, with one that needs minor repair around the top of the wheel openings. Nobody around here has fender flares in stock (order only), and I want to know if I can cut off about 2" at the top of the wheel well's and still be able to mount the flares with no problem? I wouldn't mind cutting more but I am only going to be using 33's or 35's all around and I don't want to cut to much so the truck looks like it has tires that are to small. Any suggestings on brands would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
New guy here, quick question. I am replacing my extremely rusted box, on an 92' F250, with one that needs minor repair around the top of the wheel openings. Nobody around here has fender flares in stock (order only), and I want to know if I can cut off about 2" at the top of the wheel well's and still be able to mount the flares with no problem? I wouldn't mind cutting more but I am only going to be using 33's or 35's all around and I don't want to cut to much so the truck looks like it has tires that are to small. Any suggestings on brands would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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I don't know about the 92's but on the older trucks like mine Bushwacker tells you to rivet the cut out portion of fender back up so you have a lip to screw the flare too and keep it sturdy. So if you do cut the fenders be sure to save the portion you chop off. Otherwise there's nothing to support the lower edge of the flare.
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