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Old Feb 13, 2008
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Trimming the valance ?'s

My 33's are rubbing a little and i think i may end up trimming the valance. Ive read about it but i havnt seen it done. Does anyone have pics of the valance after trimming? Also what is the best cutting tool for this job.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008
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I used some shears from Sears lol, it actually wasn't that bad. It had to be done so I could leave the parking lot tho haha. When I got him I used a Dremel to tidy it up and that worked a lot better. Just get some permanent marker and mark off where you need to cut.
 
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turn wheels cut like hell!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008
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I just used a regular switch blade... any knife/box cutter/emo kid' razor will work
 
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I made a thread on it, with pictures.. hold on im searching...

Dont use a cut off wheel

Use electric tape and tape where you want to cut.. use a brand new box cutter knife and score it like 2 times and it will break right off, no sanding or anything..
 
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Nice!
 
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I miss my ranger :-( why couldnt they have more room inside..
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008
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That works for me. Thanks for the pics and the help. ill be glad to stop all the rubbing noise.
 
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Did you crank your t-bar at all?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2008
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Originally Posted by RockysFord
I miss my ranger :-( why couldnt they have more room inside..


I know what you mean. I wanted a full size but settled on the ranger. i love my truck though
 
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yes i cranked the t bar. its only minor rubbing but it has to go
 
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RockysFord - what size are those tires?
 
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i like the small ness of my ranger until it comes to hauling people around.. its nice on the trail and parking hah
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008
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I know right??? It was so easy to whip the ranger in a parking spot and walk in... but i got tired of having a extended cab "2 seater" lol... i love the new truck, alot of room inside..

The tires are 33x12.5x15, they are for sale... too bad you live in ontario..

Rocky
 
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