Spike3.0 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I'm going to replace my OEM front bumper with a Do luck replica this Monday, the Do Luck came from another car and is already painted - and looked to be a good fit. The sideskirts are off a member here from his car so I hope no problems with them either... When swapping the bumpers/Skirts over will I need any brackets or extra bolts? I'm being overly cautious because I use the car daily and come Wednesday morning I'll be back to work travelling 100miles a day:( I found this guide, but does anyone have any photos to help a beginner... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=40235&highlight=front+bumper+fitting Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 If its been fitted before the bumper is a case of for nuts and bolts, and the side skirts are bolted underneath and screwed on the ends. As long as they used the original mounting bolts for the bumper you will have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 The bumper will also have some plastic push in fixings in the center part between the head lights, their covered with a rubber strip, these can sometimes be a pain to get out so i'd get some new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Also the same clips in the opening of the centre of the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 The bumper will also have some plastic push in fixings in the center part between the head lights, their covered with a rubber strip, these can sometimes be a pain to get out so i'd get some new ones. Could I use counter sunk bolts or similar, save the hassle of ordering from Mr T. I was thinking of using a plate across the top because I'm worried about the bumper flexing and cracking... Or this that daft? Cheers for the replys, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 there is an alloy plate that the plastic clips go through fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Could I use counter sunk bolts or similar, save the hassle of ordering from Mr T. I was thinking of using a plate across the top because I'm worried about the bumper flexing and cracking... Or this that daft? Cheers for the replys, Sounds daft to me, its hardly hassle calling Toyota for the correct parts to do the job properly. My TRD front bumper is fitted with these and the correct fixings to the wings which are actually 2 metal strips aprrox 10" long x 1" wide with threaded studs welded to each and not nuts and bolts. Ive no problems with mine cracking, i also have 2 extra fixings underneath the bumper into the chassis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Sounds daft to me, its hardly hassle calling Toyota for the correct parts to do the job properly. My TRD front bumper is fitted with these and the correct fixings to the wings which are actually 2 metal strips aprrox 10" long x 1" wide with threaded studs welded to each and not nuts and bolts. Ive no problems with mine cracking, i also have 2 extra fixings underneath the bumper into the chassis Good news about the strip of metal, I'll get on to Mr T and see about these clips you talk about - anyone have any part numbers? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) Heres some pics The 1st pic is the bumper removed, you can see the strip with the studs in place and the second is fitted to the car, you can only see the one stud, the other you need to remove the wheel arch liner to get at. Also a pic of where i have 2 fixings under the bumper Edited August 18, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Heres some pics The 1st pic is the bumper removed, you can see the strip with the studs in place and the second is fitted to the car, you can only see the one stud, the other you need to remove the wheel arch liner to get at. Thanks for the photos, thats a good help - hard to picture these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 No idea on part numbers but if your stuck call Steve Manley and he'll sort them for you without part numbers, 01865 291 333 He could put them in the post to you as he's based in Oxford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 If you want a hand from a fellow supra person, id be willing to help out, drop me a PM It doesnt take too long at all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 If you want a hand from a fellow supra person, id be willing to help out, drop me a PM It doesnt take too long at all ! PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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