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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Exclamation Cutting frame for more clearance?!

Hey guys, was wondering if any of you slammed folks cut your frame for more clearance (That part in your fender well, especially passenger side that hangs low and does not look like it needs to be there, behind fender liner)

I remember seeing pics or reading that someone had done it, I believe Connor with the white sc.
Im just seeking advice on how much to cut and if this is structurally safe. The reason why im doing this is because my wheel keeps banging my passenger frame and chewing up my tires on hard bumps or during full lock.

Any input would be appreciated!
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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plenty of guys do this on the 2gs.

its the UCA that hits, they drill a circle into it , and then cover it up with a metal welded box.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ly-did-it.html

read up buddy, n search next time!
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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I think most people just take a big hammer and hit it back as far as they can.

Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
plenty of guys do this on the 2gs.

its the UCA that hits, they drill a circle into it , and then cover it up with a metal welded box.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ly-did-it.html

read up buddy, n search next time!
2gs and sc suspension design is completely different. SC doesn't have a problem with the UCA knocking on the frame like the GS and LS.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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I did cutting on mine on both sides. There are pics somewhere in my build thread.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
plenty of guys do this on the 2gs.

its the UCA that hits, they drill a circle into it , and then cover it up with a metal welded box.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ly-did-it.html

read up buddy, n search next time!
Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
I think most people just take a big hammer and hit it back as far as they can.

2gs and sc suspension design is completely different. SC doesn't have a problem with the UCA knocking on the frame like the GS and LS.
Yup SC's have no UCA issues hitting. its literally frame to wheel haha.

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I did cutting on mine on both sides. There are pics somewhere in my build thread.
Alright Caltri thanks, you need to move out to California! haha
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 05:43 PM
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I cut mine, no more rubbing!
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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i need to do this to my car
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Davidddd
I cut mine, no more rubbing!
I'll take advice from anyone in pressed slacks with a grinder.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by O. L. T.
I'll take advice from anyone in pressed slacks with a grinder.
lmao THIS
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Thats actually my dad haha. He was showing me how to do it first.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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Seriously that what I was thinking. This guy must mean business
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