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Old 03-12-2018, 01:04 PM
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This may seem like a stupid question- but for you guys that have required some trimming, what are you using to trim? My shop called and my truck is done and he said he drove it a little and it’s rubbing. My first guess is that it’s the Weathertech mud guards. I’ll dig deeper if not, but just wondering what I should tool up with in order to trim?

Also- what does “spreading the crash bars” mean? I understand what they are and some people remove them, but spreading them?
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Originally Posted by MeatWagon17
This may seem like a stupid question- but for you guys that have required some trimming, what are you using to trim? My shop called and my truck is done and he said he drove it a little and it’s rubbing. My first guess is that it’s the Weathertech mud guards. I’ll dig deeper if not, but just wondering what I should tool up with in order to trim?

Also- what does “spreading the crash bars” mean? I understand what they are and some people remove them, but spreading them?
thanks!
ill try to get my pics posted up tonight
Depending what you have to trim, cut off wheel, or an air saw. you could try a sawzall but they are kinda bulky.
Spreading the crash bars is done by putting a hydraulic jack called a "Porta Power" in between them and pushing them farther apart.
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Also- what does “spreading the crash bars” mean? I understand what they are and some people remove them, but spreading them?
thanks!
ill try to get my pics posted up tonight
Spreading the crash bars means exactly what it sounds like. You buy or rent a porta-power, put it between your front and rear crash bar, and spread them farther apart. This way you can run larger tires and/or more aggressive offset wheel, without removing the crash bars.
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Thank you. I figured cut off wheel which is what I was going to go with, just wanted to double check.

Does spreading crash bars void warranty or cause any issues otherwise ?
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Originally Posted by speeddemon0712
Spreading the crash bars means exactly what it sounds like. You buy or rent a porta-power, put it between your front and rear crash bar, and spread them farther apart. This way you can run larger tires and/or more aggressive offset wheel, without removing the crash bars.
well now that makes more sense, as I didn’t know there was a rear bar as well.
Thank you for answering my stupid question.
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well now that makes more sense, as I didn’t know there was a rear bar as well.
Thank you for answering my stupid question.
No problem man. It wasn't a stupid question.
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Originally Posted by MeatWagon17
Thank you. I figured cut off wheel which is what I was going to go with, just wanted to double check.

Does spreading crash bars void warranty or cause any issues otherwise ?
I used an "oscillating multifunction power tool" from Harbor Freight on my '07 when I trimmed plastic. Cheap and easy. Side note, that tool is super handy and we use it all the time for various projects.
https://www.harborfreight.com/oscill...ool-62279.html

I'm gonna advise against cutting the bars out. Plastic all day, bars I'll never cut. I spread my bars, and you honestly can't tell one way or the other. If spreading them causes issues, I can assure you cutting them out will be worse. Lol
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2.5" AutoSpring kit on 33x12.50x22
Love this. 22x12 and 33's?
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Originally Posted by SBD47
All the details are in my signature, but if you're on mobile and can't see the signature, the important details are:

FOX Stage I Suspension
Method Mesh 20"x9" +18mm Offset Wheels
BFG AT KO2 LT305/55R20 Tires
AutoSpring 2" Rear Blocks
Did you have to cut or shave anything for your wheel and tire package?
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