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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:54 am 
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As the title says, I'm going to be removing my factory flares. I have taken the actual flare of which simply clips off, however the mounting brackets seem to be glued on? Is this right? How do I get the mounting bracket off?
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:59 am 
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they are spot welded on, just feel for a dimple then grind or drill the holes out....

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:31 am 
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Cool, Thanks mate

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:06 am 
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Spend $20 on a spot weld drill bit from a panel repair supply shop (or you can borrow the one I've got).

Using a grinder or regular drill bit just creates lots of holes to fill.

What flares are going on? I just put some clark rubber flares on my WT.

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:01 am 
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Has anyone used those tj smitty bilt 6" Flares. I think they look awesome.

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:37 am 
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Speaking of flares, I know most people use the bunnings garden edging as flare extensions, Just wondering if anyone has gone as far as using some rubber (conveyor belt rubber or ute lining type rubber) or is it not worth the trouble? I've only seen one zook with them on irl and up close (anto86's new one which used to be fmoss') and the bunnings stuff looks alright, just thinking rubber might flex a bit better and not break off?

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:49 am 
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heaps of people use clark rubber for flares

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:07 pm 
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The standard flares and Bunings flares will be replaced by the 6" Smittybilt Flares. Steve 125 where in Melb are you from? I really am a bit stumped on how to get these things off.

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Post Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:54 pm 
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lockdup wrote:
The standard flares and Bunings flares will be replaced by the 6" Smittybilt Flares. Steve 125 where in Melb are you from? I really am a bit stumped on how to get these things off.


Steve's house is on the same street as mine. :helloo:

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