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Posted by: stuttgart46 Jun 5 2012, 07:13 AM

So I have a really good welder that is going to install my flares for me but how hard is it to get them lined up properly, etc.? Also, what settings on the welder?
This will be my first attempt with steel flares. Any advice or hints would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: scotty b Jun 5 2012, 07:52 AM

I'm alittle confused. you say you have a really good welder that is going to install them but he doesn't know how to set up his welder ?

As for alignment, they almost line themsleves up, jut make certain you have them centered over the wheel, and the bottom edges are in line with the bottom edge of the existing panel

Posted by: stuttgart46 Jun 5 2012, 08:18 AM

He's my pump mechanic and he has done a lot welding for me in the past. He can weld paper and I trust him wholeheartedly. But this car thing is new to him and he just wants to make sure he doesn't crank up the welder so much it warps something.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 5 2012, 08:25 AM

1. Install your flared rockers first.
2. You may want to install your flared valance as well.
3. Leave the bottom of your original fenders intact (where the rockers and valance attach) and finish the bottom of the flares to those.
4. Mount your rear tires first if you have them. You can often vary the install by over 1/2" on the outboard side.

If he can weld paper he will instinctively know the settings. To prevent warpage, I wouldn't weld more than 1" at a time.

Posted by: stuttgart46 Jun 5 2012, 09:30 AM

Thanks guys.

Posted by: bulitt Jun 5 2012, 09:55 AM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=162554&hl=how+to+install+steel+flare

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jun 5 2012, 11:13 AM

OOps wrong thread