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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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here are several pictures of the trimming that I did. I trimmed the sheet metal with my angle grinder. Turned out pretty good I think.

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Here is a picture with the splash gaurd reinstalled. I think it looks way better with it covering everything up.

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And here is a pic to kind of help see what kind of trimming of the splash gaurd and the inner fender needs to be done.

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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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And here is a picture of the wheel spacer. I got the 1 1/4" front and 2" rear. I got these from www.ezaccessory.com.
I did have to trim about 1/4" off of the threads on the front studs. Not a big deal as there is alot of threads still there if you want to change wheels etc. at a later date.

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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 05:02 AM
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Have those spacers loosened up any?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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Thats some man spacers right there. Those spacers wont loosen up. I was refering to the flimsy aluminum spacers.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Backwoods18
Have those spacers loosened up any?
No these don't loosen up. I did retorque them after a couple hundred Km's. Solid billet aluminum and nothing out of balance with them on.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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yea those are the good ones i was referring to. looking good. nice trim job (thats what she said)
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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lol that trim is more radical than mine!!! good job!!!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Do we have 1/2" studs or 9/16" studs? I'm gonna ordered me some of these in a few weeks after I get settled in my new house.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by marcsnyder05
Do we have 1/2" studs or 9/16" studs? I'm gonna ordered me some of these in a few weeks after I get settled in my new house.
Dakotas have 9/16.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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i would fill that hole up with mono mousse it will retain water and create rust.
 
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