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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:24 AM
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Default fender alignment

Any tips?

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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:52 AM
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Wow, Never seen one cracked like that, Was the car in a wreck and repaired except the inner fender? Might contact Marc at Vettenuts.com
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 01:27 AM
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Yeah previous owner hit a deer.





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Replace, you can find them on Ebay for $200-400 price range. They need to be aligned in order for all of the panels to fit properly. They are also glued to the frame.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
Might contact Marc at Vettenuts.com
Originally Posted by damilleniumboy
Replace, you can find them on Ebay for $200-400 price range. They need to be aligned in order for all of the panels to fit properly. They are also glued to the frame.
I'd want it fixed. Good luck finding the parts and getting it repaired.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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The removal of the fender is pretty easy. There is one 7MM screw back near the door hinge that is kinda hard to get too though. The inner fender is glued on and will need some extra heat and time to remove.

First remove the lower rear inner fender cover at back of wheel opening.
This will expose the PCM etc. Then remove front lower inner fender and lower cover (protecting DELs ect)

To remove fender, take out screws along the top and two 10MM nuts attaching front surround (bumper). There is one screw under fender near rocker panel too.

Now the inner fender is exposed for removal or repair.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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It looks like it was bottomed out while driving or something -

Check Ebay for the inner fender you need - not cheap and not too easy to fix, but if you take your time you can do it and i'll work out perfect!

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