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87+ fenders fit onto a 86?

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Old 07-31-2007, 03:48 PM
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'79-'90 fenders are all the same.
'91-'93 are slightly different.
The difference in the 91 - 93 is actually the fiberglass fender extensions they are shorter than the 87 - 90 to give more clearance for the 16" pony wheels along with a modified inner fender liner.
The wheel opening on the fender itself is also different. I had to measure fenders to match them up to my '92.
Its actually a 1" difference.
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Old 07-31-2007, 07:52 PM
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The wheel opening on the fender itself is also different. I had to measure fenders to match them up to my '92.
Its actually a 1" difference.
was that with or with out the fender extension in place? the 87 - 90 extension is one inch longer front to back at the bottom than the 91-93. I'm using the Saleen 91 - 93 front valance and I had to remove my extensions (the valance covers that sectionanyway) to make it fit correctly.
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:06 PM
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I think I measured it with and without and there was an inch either way.
I bought some fenders off an '87 thinking they were off a '92 and they were definately different. I ended up getting my $ back for them.

I bought aftermarket fenders and the box even says '91-93.
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