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JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 10:10 am
by EvoSolley
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!
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:16 pm
by RLZ
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
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:59 pm
by grappletech
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
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:14 pm
by EvoSolley
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?
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:26 pm
by mikeyee
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.
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:33 pm
by grappletech
what Mikeyee said... I will eventually get a bash bar. Its all about protecting your investment!!!
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:35 pm
by grappletech
Check this out while your at it.
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1602EDIT: Mikeyee im sorry i didnt see your link up there before
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:44 am
by gotzoom?
Mike, is that the bash bar that Alex makes?
Re: JDM Kouki Front Bumper install??
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:20 pm
by mikeyee
nap, a piece the swangbiz guys make down south.
see here:
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1602