EVO rear corner Skin QUESTION

JKFlyer

JKFlyer

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Hey everyone

question for those of you with evo skins - i ordered the EVO rear tire carrier and skins. Normally I would install myself, but this is a tough one (and i dont mesh well with rivets) so my shop started the install today. During their test fit, they said there was a 1/8-1/4 gap along side and aroudn actual corner, it was more like 1/4-3/8 gap. this is looking down from the top where skin meets the body of Jeep. Because the CB mount tab is welded at corner, they said there is no real way to bend it or make it fit tighter. They have done plenty of other skins like Poison Spyder that form better (i knew this going in), but this is their first with the EVOs and they really want to do it right. As we all know, you must use the EVO skins with the EVO tire carrier.

of course they said they will fill in the gap with black silicone and hide it best as possible, but IS THIS NORMAL? in looking at pics on google, seems as if the skins sit flush (but maybe they are hiding it well).

Input appreciated!! or any tricks of the trade appreciated.

Thx
 
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biggy

biggy

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You should not have any gaps along the side. Mine have about a 3/16 gap around the corner. Once you RTV the gap it's not noticeable imo.
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JKFlyer

JKFlyer

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Sorry, what does rtv mean? Also, does gap go away slightly once you tighten screws on to rivets during final assembly?

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cozdude

cozdude

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Moochie said:
I think ratchet straps are used to snug it up to the body before holes are drilled.
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^^^What moochie said. I obviously haven't done the install but I have read plenty of times of guys using ratchet straps to get them to form right.




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biggy

biggy

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I used a big c clamp through the taillight and another above the wheel well. Also a ratchet strap from the rear door striker to the striker of the tailgate. Not sure if that makes any sense .

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13WhiteRubi

13WhiteRubi

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If you are talking about the gap at the very back corner that is normal and is designed to be there. That is where the tire carrier will mount. If you need a pic let me know and I'll go take a pic of mine.
 
JKFlyer

JKFlyer

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13WhiteRubi said:
If you are talking about the gap at the very back corner that is normal and is designed to be there. That is where the tire carrier will mount. If you need a pic let me know and I'll go take a pic of mine.
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Yup...so I am thinking that seems normal at corner. Its on the sides too though they said...but a smaller gap. About 1/8. I know they didn't have it ratcheted down though

biggy said:
I used a big c clamp through the taillight and another above the wheel well. Also a ratchet strap from the rear door striker to the striker of the tailgate. Not sure if that makes any sense .

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It does make sense. Thank you


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piginajeep

piginajeep

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biggy said:
I used a big c clamp through the taillight and another above the wheel well. Also a ratchet strap from the rear door striker to the striker of the tailgate. Not sure if that makes any sense .

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This works perfect. There should not be gaps anywhere.

Poison spyder is stamped using a thinner metal. It's for sure form fitting.
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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piginajeep said:
This works perfect. There should not be gaps anywhere.

Poison spyder is stamped using a thinner metal. It's for sure form fitting.
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What he said. Also, there will be a slight gap but some silicon will fill it in just fine. The PS corners are just AEV corners with extensions welded onto them. As mentioned, they are form fitting but only because they are thin and stamped.
 
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Sc741

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Well the skins were a perfect fit but it took some massaging and a lot of patience. One side flare is slightly tight against the skin but otherwise no issue at all. My flares were already mounted obviously so I could make any adjustment that was needed. The hard part was the corners. Getting them close to the body took a lot of clamping. More than what is depicted in the photo. I used an air nutsert gun so that part went very quickly.
 
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