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BurbMan
Apr 23, 2014Explorer II
Marauderer good that you were able to verify tire clearance. It's possible the previous owner had a suspension issue on the road that caused the tires to rub for some period, or possibly was running oversized tires and then put the stockers back on to sell. Is it just the one side or both?
Alum or galvanized sheet metal will work fine here. I would try to cut a little wide and wedge it a little between the frame rail and the Darco then use some self tapping screws on the outside edge and screw into what ever is there. Gorilla tape around the edges of the sheet metal to keep any water from getting behind it, because it won't dry out and will cause rot. Remember that area is under constant spray when you are running in the rain.
Alum or galvanized sheet metal will work fine here. I would try to cut a little wide and wedge it a little between the frame rail and the Darco then use some self tapping screws on the outside edge and screw into what ever is there. Gorilla tape around the edges of the sheet metal to keep any water from getting behind it, because it won't dry out and will cause rot. Remember that area is under constant spray when you are running in the rain.
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