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Minimizer Half Fender Install Question

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by HopeOverMope, Nov 29, 2019.

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  1. Nov 29, 2019 #11
    HopeOverMope

    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    Yeah those are pretty nice! I just don’t know how to take bolts loose on the frame that have no head/hex on the bolt, and the nut that is the rounded post kind. Looks like the ones you posted will need frame holes to go through?

    edit: those “a little more than quarter fender” ones look like they just mount to the existing quarter fender holes and that’s it! Dang. That would of almost solved my issue of salt road spray in the winter. Still like the minimizer brand for sure, but those look good and maybe 2/3 of the price?
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2019 #12
    loudtom

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    Sounds like huck bolts. You cut them off and replace with new ones.

     
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  4. Nov 30, 2019 #13
    lester

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    Half fenders are always tight for clearance but I think you will be alright. I have stainless steel half's and I made my own brackets but I'd see if you have any wiggle room in yours to lower the back end of the fender. I don't mount mine flat I put the back end down a bit to help avoid catching it when hooking up to a trailer or when turning
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2019 #14
    Dino soar

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    Whenever I cut Huck bolts off, I always replace them with grade 8 flange bolts.

    I did not watch the video but I always torch them off.
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2019 #15
    Cabinover101

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    That guy reminds me of the guy in "Gone in 60 Seconds" eating the sandwich....no talking
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2019 #16
    Dino soar

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    If you decide to torch them off, you don't have to get close to the frame.

    Just cut the part that's the bolt and tube and leave the part that's flanged that is against the frame.

    After you cut the bolt and tube off take a big hammer and hit the flanged part and it will come off like a washer.
     
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