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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Hey guys I'm trying to fit my 18x10s in the back but when I rolled the rear I can't roll enough because of that rear bumper mount screw that's in the way... Any ideas? What do you guys suggest?

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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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I took out the screw and trimmed the bumper a little bit. if you go low enough, your tires will most likely hit the edge of rear bumper and where the fender and bumper meets (the metal part). My rear quarter panels have been shaved which is better than rolling to me.
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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what tire model and size did you end up getting??

BTW, good luck with your setup, jaewrek. My rims are arriving in US end of this month. woohoo, can't wait to see them!
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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I'm stretching 225/40 in the back and 225/35 in the front . The front fits fine no problem but the back is rubbing on that dang rear bumper mount screw
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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just cut it and find a different way to screw it on...make a bracket or soemthing who knows. theres always a way, you just gotta be unique.
Old Jul 19, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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iv'e seen those plastic zip ties work
Old Jul 19, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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i use zip ties
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
i use zip ties
Genius! I can't believe I didn't think of that. I'm gonna try that tomorrow.
Old Jul 31, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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like riboflavin said, i would hammer the metal where the fender and bumper meet, i was having issues of rubbin there so i flattened the ____ out of it, lol
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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x3...on the hammer!
Old Aug 1, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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i shaved that part off, took out my fender liner and pretty much its just hanging on by the 2 screws in the trunk and bottom clips..
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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I am having the same problem. I already removed the bolt, but can anyone elaborate more on what i should bang with a hammer or cut? Anyone have any pics??

Old Oct 7, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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ya i am lost as well. i know ill have the same problem with my new setup.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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if you got $259...
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 04:01 AM
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Naw I already rolled my fenders that is not the problem..the problem is that it is rubbing on the rear bolt and bumper.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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dammnnn that fender roller is sick!!

back on topic.. Try getting some camber out.. (more neg. camber)
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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yeh but the thing is if i put more neg. camber it will not look as aggressive. I actually went to get an alignment today and they got rid of my neg camber in the rear which i wanted but now i am having this problem.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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i may just go the camber route for a while...i am changing set ups for the winter anyway.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Im just curious for those that used zip ties, What if you happen to rub the zip tie....wont it break? Im a bit skeptical about it but im thinking of doing it cuz it hurts my ears when I hear the rub
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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i considered the zip tie option, but I couldnt figure out where to loop it through unless i drilled a hole through the metal panel underneath the bumper.



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