Hey CLub4ag,
So my JDM Kouki front bumper brackets and front turn signals came in today! While i am waiting on body work stuff to dry, i want to install it. After removing about 1,000,000 screws to get the USDM front bumper skins off, I am ready to put the new one on. However i don't know where exactly the JDM bumper brackets go?? does anyone have any pictures of the location? Sorry for the dumb post, I just don't know where they go haha.
Thanks everyone!
JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
I think you should mount the brackets on the bumper first, then you should know how to do it, i did it with my zenki bumper
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Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Honestly I would say do it how you think would be easiest you. I've done both, I prefer putting brackets on car then put the bumper on. Wouldn't hurt to have a friend to help
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87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
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86 SR5 Hatch Shell
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87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
87 SR5 Coupe Shell. (Sold)
86 SR5 Hatch Shell
86 GT-SR5 Coupe 20v Swap
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
RLZ wrote:I think you should mount the brackets on the bumper first, then you should know how to do it, i did it with my zenki bumper
grappletech wrote:Honestly I would say do it how you think would be easiest you. I've done both, I prefer putting brackets on car then put the bumper on. Wouldn't hurt to have a friend to help
Thanks for your alls help! My bumper is still at the apartment so i haven't been able to try them on the bumper yet. To grappletech, does the actual USDM bumper beam need to come off or just the skin?
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Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
you are removing the whole USDM iron bar (and the brackets to the bar). then bolting in the JDM brackets, then the JDM "skin" to the brackets.
if you want proper bumper support, you're going to have to ditch the JDM brackets and snag one of these:
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1602
or get one made yourself.
if you want proper bumper support, you're going to have to ditch the JDM brackets and snag one of these:
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1602
or get one made yourself.
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Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
what Mikeyee said... I will eventually get a bash bar. Its all about protecting your investment!!!
87 GTS Coupe stock and Super Duper Clean
87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
87 SR5 Coupe Shell. (Sold)
86 SR5 Hatch Shell
86 GT-SR5 Coupe 20v Swap
87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
87 SR5 Coupe Shell. (Sold)
86 SR5 Hatch Shell
86 GT-SR5 Coupe 20v Swap
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Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Check this out while your at it.
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1602
EDIT: Mikeyee im sorry i didnt see your link up there before
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1602
EDIT: Mikeyee im sorry i didnt see your link up there before
87 GTS Coupe stock and Super Duper Clean
87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
87 SR5 Coupe Shell. (Sold)
86 SR5 Hatch Shell
86 GT-SR5 Coupe 20v Swap
87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
87 SR5 Coupe Shell. (Sold)
86 SR5 Hatch Shell
86 GT-SR5 Coupe 20v Swap
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Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Mike, is that the bash bar that Alex makes?