Rocket bunny install tips

[Yamajee]

Hey guys,


To the rocket bunny guys, whoever did it him/herself or had someone to do it for them and knows what tips to give that would be really great.

I'm clear on most of the install process, although, after cutting the fenders I've heard and/or seen there will be a gap between the fender and the inner wheel well, what did you guys do to cover it up or did you just leave the gap open?

Plus, the guys who are doing the kit for me did wide body conversions before but are still doubtful about the cutting/trimming part, how can we know how much precisely to cut/trim?

Another question is, did you have to lower it more because after fitting the fenders there was a bigger gap than before or was it the same gap as it was when it wasn't widebody? An example would be, let's suppose the car was lowered 1" overall, do you have to lower the car more because there will be a bigger gap between the fender and the wheel or that has nothing to do with the fender and it's all up to the tire+wheel combo?

ANY other tips would be appreciated and let's think of this thread as a reference thread to anyone having the same doubt as I've searched about this and haven't found anything very informative about it.

[Yamajee]

No one o_o?

[slicktop]

I won't be any help but I've only seen a handful of people DIY with an RB kit. Most people go to a shop and have them do it.

Good luck though.

[MattinglyBuilt]

I have not yet installed my version 2 kit, however i have spoken with a shop that has installed 6 kits i believe.

First off, i was told the kit will need blocked as it is a bit wavey and not perfectly smooth. So if you want a nice paint finish, begin with a nice surface.

As far as cutting the body, most importantly the rear. MAKE SURE you weld in a plate to enclose the body back up. Take you time, once its cut its cut.

I was told to put the entire kit on with one bolt on either end of each panel while lining it up. Tape off where you will need cutting while the panels are on.

Hopefully i can get to installing mine sometime soon as i am very excited for this!!!

Good luck and hope to see pics soon

[Yamajee]

Originally Posted by slicktop

I won't be any help but I've only seen a handful of people DIY with an RB kit. Most people go to a shop and have them do it.

Good luck though.

Yeah I wouldn't want to cut the fenders as I've never done that before so that's why I'm having a shop do it for me and thank you for the help.

Originally Posted by MattinglyBuilt

I have not yet installed my version 2 kit, however i have spoken with a shop that has installed 6 kits i believe.

First off, i was told the kit will need blocked as it is a bit wavey and not perfectly smooth. So if you want a nice paint finish, begin with a nice surface.

As far as cutting the body, most importantly the rear. MAKE SURE you weld in a plate to enclose the body back up. Take you time, once its cut its cut.

I was told to put the entire kit on with one bolt on either end of each panel while lining it up. Tape off where you will need cutting while the panels are on.

Hopefully i can get to installing mine sometime soon as i am very excited for this!!!

Good luck and hope to see pics soon

Yeah the fenders are going to be sanded down, primered, painted and clearcoated for me.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by welding in a plate?

Alright so once I've mounted the fenders on each panel I look for the extra bit that's poking out under the fenders and that is what's going to be cut correct? mark that with tape and start cutting the edges, correct?

Thank you and I will have a build thread once it's done hopefully.

[Maverick22]

Follow this link, The first post has been updated.


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58327

[Yamajee]

Originally Posted by Maverick22

Follow this link, The first post has been updated.


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58327

Thank you for working hard Maverick, I think I can work with the PDF file, although it would be just too awesome if someone would translate that o_o.

[Maverick22]

Originally Posted by Yamajee

Thank you for working hard Maverick, I think I can work with the PDF file, although it would be just too awesome if someone would translate that o_o.

I am working on getting them translated now

[Yamajee]

Originally Posted by Maverick22

I am working on getting them translated now

[Maverick22]

Originally Posted by Yamajee

The guy translating themnever got back to me. But after install I realized you dont really need them

[Yamajee]

Originally Posted by Maverick22

The guy translating themnever got back to me. But after install I realized you dont really need them

Same, the garage figured and in the front we didn't have to cut like the pics I've seen on the internet, the rear however was cut the same and then there's the gap where you have to close it, done that too to prevent rust and debris.

[Toxicmilk45]

Hey guys, I'm planning on installing the rb kit myself soon and wanted to know what most people with rb kits did to close up the gap in the rear quarters.
I rather not weld it closed myself but if I have to I will. I've seen some people do it without welding like this:

What type of sealant is that and does it last for a long time?

[Kiske]

A 2-part epoxy. Off the top of my head, something like 3M Pannel Bond (#8116) or SEMS Multi Purpose Panel Adhesive/Weld Bond (#35937.) Or if you can find it SpeedGrip panel bond or LORD Fuzor brands work.

These Are NOT you home depot epoxy resin glues. These are the glues used to put on some aluminum/fiberglass/steel quarter panels in the automotive collision industry. They (most of them.) will require a dual mix applicator gun which is somewhere between $39-150. And the respected brands mixing tips as you will have to use a new mixing tip each time it is used if you do not do everything at the same time.

You may also want to use some 2-part foam that is sold/packaged by the same brands. This will help cut-down on some 'chatter' of the panels if they are poorly bonded. Don't use a cheap foam like "Great Stuff" remember most foams will hold moisture. Moisture = rust on metal.

[sdwagonjp]

Anyone have tips for putting back the fender liner or are you guys just taking that out of the front fenders?