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Shock Reservoir and Inner Fender Trimming

Old May 29, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Shock Reservoir and Inner Fender Trimming

OK, just got my Carli Coils and 2.5" Kings with reservoir mounted last week. We did some trimming of the inner plastic fender to clear and show the reservoir. My question is anyone also trimming to show the shock tower? Please post some pics showing what trimming you did to the inner fender. Thanks in advance guys and gals...
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Old May 29, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Here's some pics of my trim job. Also trimmed excess off because of the Frontier bumper. It looked gay before the trim, and now I can show off "my junk", at least when it's clean.
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Old May 29, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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I was considering even trimming more...too much? Considering following the molded in "line" around the tower area...
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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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I am in the final stages of my 6 inch lift. How did you guys mount your reservoirs to the frame? my shocks came with two band clamps and the rubber bushing for mounting them side by side. Did you make an extra piece?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Sounds like you are set up to mount them "piggy-back" style. Both Chris and I are running remote reservoirs. Thuren supplied me with separate mounts, basically a plate with two fingers that go part way around the reservoir and is bolted to the frame.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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Wouldn't ou get more crap splashing up into the engine compartment trimming like that? I wouldn't do it.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Here's what I did. I started out just trimming a little, and ended up taking off more and more. I'm happy with it...





The camera angle must have been funny here, because the shape of the inner fender really follows the curve of the bypass hose much better...





--Eric
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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I cut just like your dotted line...looks good that way...and it is much easier to change filters...lol.
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