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12-19-2008, 03:06 PM
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E70 fender flares
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12-19-2008, 03:47 PM
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It's relatively easy as far as instructions go... when you buy the new flares, make sure you buy the black plastic rivets (think at least 15-20). You need a plastic rivet tool (preferably angled)... the existing flares have rivets that need to be popped out via flat-head screwdriver. There are also pop-in white rivets near the middle for the 2 rears. Simply pull those outward to remove those.
Re-place with the new flares and pop in with brand new rivets (old ones not re-useable) with the plastic rivet tool. If you don't have a rivet tool, you will need 2 people and some extra strength + finesse as it is difficult to both keep the rivet in place and pop the stem outward (to lock it in place) on such a small rivet. I wouldn't try that again without a rivet tool... I haven't even finished all the rivets, procrastinating. Oh the 2 rears have the white rivets that are reuseable... just slide them into the new flares (you'll see what I mean looking at the old one) and pop them into the frame of the vehicle. Takes about an hour.
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12-19-2008, 03:58 PM
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Thank you for the prompt response. Where do I look for the angled plastic rivet tool?
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12-19-2008, 05:11 PM
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I got mine from Napa. I can't get one of the rivets in on both sides without taking off the rear wheels (which I haven't done), but all the others went smoothly. I HIGHLY recommend the rivet tool....well worth $20.
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12-19-2008, 11:10 PM
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12-20-2008, 02:38 AM
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Thanks guys. Dealer quoted me about four bills to swap the flares, so I will buy these two tools and do them myself.
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12-22-2008, 12:14 PM
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