How to remove front fenders
12-01-2005, 01:17 PM
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How to remove front fenders
Does anyone have details as to how to remove the front fenders. A step by step intruction would be nice, or simply pointing out the location and number of bolts to be removed.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
12-01-2005, 03:44 PM
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Did you get Lorinser fenders? I have a pair sitting in my basement right now waiting to get painted. Judging by the fenders there should be two bolts that go through the bumper and bolt up through the front of the fender. Then if you pop open the hood you will see 4 bolts along the edge of the fender. Open the door and you will see 2 mor ebolts between the fender and the door. Last but not least theres 3 bolts under your side skirts. Good luck 
If you find out how to take the side skirts off let me know.
If you find out how to take the side skirts off let me know.
12-01-2005, 03:46 PM
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And theres one more bolt under the bumper that bolts the fender to the frame. I see that the whole kit is pending installation. Just in cae you dont know, WE WANT PICS when you're done!
12-01-2005, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Did you get Lorinser fenders? I have a pair sitting in my basement right now waiting to get painted. Judging by the fenders there should be two bolts that go through the bumper and bolt up through the front of the fender. Then if you pop open the hood you will see 4 bolts along the edge of the fender. Open the door and you will see 2 mor ebolts between the fender and the door. Last but not least theres 3 bolts under your side skirts. Good luck If you find out how to take the side skirts off let me know.
If you find out how to take the side skirts off let me know.Yeah, I've had these for quite some time now. I just finally got some time and will be getting them painted and most importantly a bit of extra cash.
Ok, that is what I saw as well. The two bolts between the fender and door are very limited in access. I guess an open-ended wrench would be the only way for those two bolts.
I hope to have the parts painted within the next two weeks and installation to follow as time permits. I will try to write up a DIY, along with pics, as I remove and install each part.
12-01-2005, 04:31 PM
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Cool. I'll probably have mine done after you get yours done because I will be SWAMPED with school work til the 13th. Then you all can call me Master Blackbenzz lol j/k
12-01-2005, 04:40 PM
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Hopefully I don't run into any snags along the way 
By the way, I was thinking about molding out the vents on the sideskirts, but not sure if it will flow and look right. What do you think, any opinions are certainly welcomed.
By the way, I was thinking about molding out the vents on the sideskirts, but not sure if it will flow and look right. What do you think, any opinions are certainly welcomed.
12-02-2005, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Benzoxtc
Hopefully I don't run into any snags along the way
By the way, I was thinking about molding out the vents on the sideskirts, but not sure if it will flow and look right. What do you think, any opinions are certainly welcomed.
By the way, I was thinking about molding out the vents on the sideskirts, but not sure if it will flow and look right. What do you think, any opinions are certainly welcomed.
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12-05-2005, 04:19 PM
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I got mine off ebay. I just picked them up from my friend who painted them. He did a poor job of prepping the fenders and I am not happy with the paint at all. I told him I want a show quality paint job and he didi a good job of spraying, it just wasnt prepped properly so you see small wholes in the paint on the edges. I would have them on today but its snowing over here. Maybe I'll get to it during the weekend. I'm thinking about leaving the mesh behind the openings off.
12-05-2005, 05:45 PM
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I need those fenders as well but i can't find them for a decent price they want like $600 on ebay, Do you think thats a good price? Not sure.
