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Old 09-01-2002, 05:44 PM
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door to fender.....

i recently put new doors on.. and now they won't open without hitting the fenders... if i open them anymore they'll bend the fender.... what should i do.... what should i adjust to fix this?
Old 09-01-2002, 06:17 PM
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If you loosen the fender attaching bolts at the bottom of the fender. Then push up very slightly on the bottom of the fender, it will bow the fender ever so slightly. This will cause the fender to protrude just past edge of the door. Allowing the door to clear the fender.

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