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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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[:@]Helpl I was installing the mid frame air deflectors, snapped the bolt above the rear jug. They give ya 4 plugs that you mount in the holes of the frame and tighten the bolts then remove them and mount the deflectors with button head screws.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Helpl I was installing the mid frame air deflectors, snapped the bolt above the rear jug. They give ya 4 plugs that you mount in the holes of the frame and tighten the bolts then remove them and mount the deflectors with button head screws. I got 3 of the 4 mounted and snapped the last bolt below the surface. There is no room to drill and tap it out. Cant get in there as the frame below the tank isnt open on the 08s. The jug also leaves no room for anything just your hands can fit there!!! any help Id appreciate!!!&nbsp\\;Thanks Bill
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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can't help you, but it is another reason to just get the best the first time, RJs Originals.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Dont want to be a smart butt, but remove the heads/jugs and do a 103.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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GMAN theyre too expensive I also read a lot of negative comments on the forum about the fitment of them on 08 Models! Why hant he offered us forum members a group buy or discount??
IOC yeah as soon as I get the coin for that for now Ill have to live with it thanks for nuthin honey! Bill
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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so how much is it gonna cost ya to fix what you farked up?&nbsp\\; i bet it comes out higher than the rjs.&nbsp\\; not being a smart ***, but i found long ago, its often cheaper to spend more money now to do it right, then to do it again....&nbsp\\; also rjs is under no obligation to offer a forum discount, i don't hold that against him.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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I can't help either I have them on my 07 and have been pleased.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Don't lose heart, I have the same deflectors and understand your problem. However, the bugs on this board won't let me post a possible solution.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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So what you can do is drill a hole ABOVE the insert.&nbsp\\; Yknow how there are two metal plates there, just go through the top one.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Make the hole big enough and you should be able to get a small drill bit down to make a hole for an easy out.
 
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