1986xj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Smithsburg, Maryland
After I got the hood install done today I decided to go ahead and tackle replacing the fender. I had no idea it would be such a PIA.
All but 2 of the flare studs broke off and the last 3 torx screws behind the nose panel look to be next to impossible to remove without removing the nose panel, if I do I'll get a new one rather than fix the crack in the existing one since a few of the screw bosses are stripped or broke off anyways.
Will I be able to get those last 3 if I remove the HL bucket?
Is there another place other than the dealer to get the metal plates with studs that mount the flares? (was too late to call the place where I got the fender from)
Mike B.
Why is nothing ever bolt off, bolt on for me AAARRRGGGGHHH :tear:
All but 2 of the flare studs broke off and the last 3 torx screws behind the nose panel look to be next to impossible to remove without removing the nose panel, if I do I'll get a new one rather than fix the crack in the existing one since a few of the screw bosses are stripped or broke off anyways.
Will I be able to get those last 3 if I remove the HL bucket?
Is there another place other than the dealer to get the metal plates with studs that mount the flares? (was too late to call the place where I got the fender from)
Mike B.
Why is nothing ever bolt off, bolt on for me AAARRRGGGGHHH :tear:
