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wbradley · 02-01-2013, 01:26 PM

I have a similar issue with my 5:AD kit. It was installed in the summer, promoter and adhesion strips used. The driver side rocker doesnt sit flush to the edge of the front wheel well. A blob of autoglass sealant was put underneath to help it stay down, and it was taped for days to set. You can see a few milimeters gap at the part behind the front wheel where it should sit flat on the fender as well all along the rocker from there back the adhesive is peeling open. There is dirt visable where the rocker is lifting.

I'm guessing either the rocker panel is a 1/2" too long or the vehicle has a bit of variance size tolerance which messed up the fit.

I have considered removing ther rocker and maybe putting it back with some type of spacer at the front wheel well area where the rivets go in.

It sucks feeling like I messed up an otherwise new car.

02-01-2013, 01:26 PM	#438
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