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Old 03-29-2012, 05:04 PM
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Default Stock flares cut really narrow?

Im wanting to either run without flares or cut my stock set really narrow, like down to 2-3 inches. I've found a few flareless pics, but no pics of super narrow flares...

Has anyone cut there flares super narrow? I need some pics and pointers.



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Old 03-29-2012, 05:37 PM
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Where i live i would probably get a ticket .that would be my luck.
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I think planman has narrow stock flares.
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i just installed the smittybuilt xrc flares and love the look , and payed less than 300 for them .
maybe this would work for you?
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i just installed the smittybuilt xrc flares and love the look , and payed less than 300 for them .
maybe this would work for you?
Too wide! They look good though.
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Search Fender Trim. Look for the one by RED. Its a massive thread now, but theres so many different cuts in there you will find a line you like. I guarantee it..lol
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There is a support under the front flares that connects the liner with one bolt out of the few there are total.

Cutting them too narrow would not allow the use of that support or that connection point for the inner liner. Just a thought

I have cut two sets and the first were really narrow about 3.5 inches, the second set is 5 inches wide, they don't look too bad at all

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The way Red cut his he still uses that support, but there are some that just want the look. When I cut mine Im with you, I prefer the good look, but I want to keep some support.
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Here is mine. Cut mine pretty thin.



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That looks awesome! Any problems not having the supports? Did you just follow the normal right ups, but cut them really narrow?

Post some more pics please! Thats exactly what I am wanting to do.


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