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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Well I ordered the Fattdaddys from "Wilfulone" and they are a great product. I made the black brackets just under the wheels and they make it look a lot better.

Oh and no flames please for the dirty car up front lol It was before I cleaned it

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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This is something I need to do soon since I want to lower in on stock bolts and I have speedbumps at my apartment How easy was it to put everything on?
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It was pretty easy if you have access to tools and it was much easier with our lift....
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Congrats on the new mod...
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Originally Posted by B-rent
This is something I need to do soon since I want to lower in on stock bolts and I have speedbumps at my apartment How easy was it to put everything on?
Easy without a lift, simple with one.

Get them. Worth every penny...
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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^ Exactly
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will be doing this soon also
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Where can I get these FrameSavers and how much are they?
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Chip at Custom Corvette Accessories. "Wilfulone"

They are about $50
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Yeah they are worth the money, I wish I bought these sooner before I scratched the front bumper =/
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Nice mod. I installed a set of these on mine back in January. Sure gives you a little extra security.
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Do u have to drill through the rails??? wouldnt that weaken them?
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Originally Posted by o2z51
Do u have to drill through the rails??? wouldnt that weaken them?
Yeah you do have to drill through the rails but I think they are very strong regardless if it has a hole in it or not. I dont think it will break unless I hit a curb at 192 mph Then we might have a problem.

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Nice write up and pics of the install.
Looks like I need to order a set too!
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I noticed that you guys have bought the FatDaddy(single wheel) vs. the FatMomma (double wheel). Why is that? Have the double wheeled ones failed?

I need these...
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