jeff Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'm just wondering how you remove the fender flares. Probably seems like a stupid question but I have never done it. Thank you for the help. :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleydog Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 They have sheet metal reinforcing strips behind them, with studs welded on them. I think its a 3/8 socket thats required to take the nuts off, or twist off the studs, which is normal. there's a short stiffener strip on the top of the front wheel wells, you can bust it off, or put a 1/4 x 1/2 bollt in to re-attach it.I think those studs hold the inner fender panel on too, so if you want to keep them, you need to do something to hold that in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I see you are in Michigan. Plan on breaking every one of those little bolts off. I have a California truck in IL, and I still broke nearly all of them. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 After breaking a bunch of those "dayem" studs, I've learned the following helpful techniques: 1) wire brush the exposed stud threads 2) chase those threads with a spare nut (or a die), while holding the installed nut 3) liberal application of PB Blaster 4) very careful application of heat (fine flame) while shielding the plastic closeout 5) work the nut very slowly, in small increments Still may break some, but can weld new studs to the retainer strips if yo do. Grease them for the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I use a 10 mm on the nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I use a 10 mm on the nuts. 10MM deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks a lot guys! I am hoping to start fixing some of the cancer these things are very well known for. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I use a 10 mm on the nuts. 10MM deep. Yes. Or sometimes a 10 mm ratcheting box wrench. Whichever I can find first. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudtruck87 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I broke almost everyone of mine. I just used new bolts with the large fender washers and I haven't had any issues yet. Was a fast and easy way to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks a lot guys! I am hoping to start fixing some of the cancer these things are very well known for. :D Are you going to be trimming up the fenders? Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Well rust has done most of the trimming for me and I still have to add some metal. :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Well rust has done most of the trimming for me and I still have to add some metal. :fs1: I know how that feels :roll: Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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