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I have a 1998 white Toyota Landcruiser and the front left fender is crumpled in to the point that i would like to replace rather than fill it with Bondo. If I find a replacemrnt fender, is this a bolt on procedure or is welding and cutting required?
Thanks!
ALAN....TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THE FENDER BOLTS ON. THE OTHER CONCERN IS THAT IF YOU HAVE THE FENDER PAINTED BEFORE INSTALLATION IT IS EASY TO NICK THE EDGES WHEN INSTALLING.
I FYOU ARE GOING TO PUT THE FENDER ON YOURSELF AND HAVE A SHOP DO THE REFINISHING AFTER YOU INSTALL
MAKE SURE TO HAVE THE INNER FENDER EDGES CUT IN BY A SHOP.
IF THE INNER EDGES ARE NOT PAINTED IT WILL NOT LOOK LIKE THE FACTORY JOB.
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Michael Kakuk
Expertise
I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.
Experience
15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector.
10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.
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Votech School
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