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      04-21-2012, 12:12 AM   #1
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I am trying to change out the wheel arches on my 2008 E70 3.0si to the more protruded ones on the 4.8i.

Since I have the aluminum running boards already, do I just need to purchase the arches for the 4.8i model??? Please advise!!!
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Yes, just the arches. Running boards are the same.
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Yes, just the arches. Running boards are the same.
Thanks for the info!!!!
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Thanks for the info!!!!
no problem.
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Are they easy to install?
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Very fairly easy, i just did mine. you need to remove the rivets first. there are two tabs located towards the rear of each arch, they snapped on the fender, give it a gentle pull. my suggestion is to have extra rivets just in case can't reuse the old ones.
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