How to install JDM evo 9 rear bumper
Dec 19, 2005, 02:16 AM
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How to install JDM evo 9 rear bumper
jbigelow did a great how 2 = https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=141111
but left out a few minor details that i had trouble with
jdm rear color poll = https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=154145
1. this truck piece has four 10mm nuts that need to be removed to get the bumper off.
u need a 10mm deep well socket to get them off easily. its still possible to use a 10mm wrench, but very difficult
2. i used a 1/8 inch drill bit to get the stock bracket / retainer off the stock rear bumper
and then some needle nose pliers to remove the stock rivets after drilling
retainer removed
- remove the rear license plate lights (2) from the bracket that holds them.
pic of stock bumper retainer on new evo 9 bumper
as you can tell the license plate holder needs some modification
3. remove the flat bracket piece that holds the license plate
now you can either do this while on the new bumper , on the old bumper , or off both. i did it while on the new bumper, a mistake on my part, cause i slightly scratch it. removing it on the old bumper would be the easiest
how 2 remove the bracket.
drill the rivets out to remove the flate plate from the two curved arms
the plate (bracket) removed , as well as the 2 black pieces that hold the actual license plate
now bend the two curved arms back. so they are vertical. or in line with the bumper
now place the removed bracket on the bent arms and position its location to whatever height you want the license plate
after you have found your desired height , mark the bent arms through the pre-existing holes on the plate (bracket). then drill the bent arms. be sure to drill about the same size holes as the original ones that are located on the plate (bracket).
before riveting the new location for the license plate. re-attach the (2) plate lights and relocate the wires so they dont get in the way.
- rivet the bracket
with a flat head screwdriver, pry open some space to fit the black pieces that hold the actual license plate to the frame
what it should kinda look like when done
license plate frame helps hide the giant hole
feel free to pm , or reply for any other questions
but left out a few minor details that i had trouble with
jdm rear color poll = https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=154145
1. this truck piece has four 10mm nuts that need to be removed to get the bumper off.
u need a 10mm deep well socket to get them off easily. its still possible to use a 10mm wrench, but very difficult
2. i used a 1/8 inch drill bit to get the stock bracket / retainer off the stock rear bumper
and then some needle nose pliers to remove the stock rivets after drilling
retainer removed
- remove the rear license plate lights (2) from the bracket that holds them.
pic of stock bumper retainer on new evo 9 bumper
as you can tell the license plate holder needs some modification
3. remove the flat bracket piece that holds the license plate
now you can either do this while on the new bumper , on the old bumper , or off both. i did it while on the new bumper, a mistake on my part, cause i slightly scratch it. removing it on the old bumper would be the easiest
how 2 remove the bracket.
drill the rivets out to remove the flate plate from the two curved arms
the plate (bracket) removed , as well as the 2 black pieces that hold the actual license plate
now bend the two curved arms back. so they are vertical. or in line with the bumper
now place the removed bracket on the bent arms and position its location to whatever height you want the license plate
after you have found your desired height , mark the bent arms through the pre-existing holes on the plate (bracket). then drill the bent arms. be sure to drill about the same size holes as the original ones that are located on the plate (bracket).
before riveting the new location for the license plate. re-attach the (2) plate lights and relocate the wires so they dont get in the way.
- rivet the bracket
with a flat head screwdriver, pry open some space to fit the black pieces that hold the actual license plate to the frame
what it should kinda look like when done
license plate frame helps hide the giant hole
feel free to pm , or reply for any other questions
Last edited by Jakeg97; Dec 23, 2007 at 05:21 AM.
Dec 20, 2005, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Evo VIII
Thanks for the writeup, now all I have to do is figure out how to get the money to buy one. 
Sell your front bumper. haha
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From the back, it looks hawt. But from the side profile, it looks a bit weird. Maybe in person it doesn't look weird, but the pictures from the side look a bit weird.
Jan 29, 2006, 06:25 PM
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couple pointers
a white jdm bumper will not exactly match the white on the fender. the bumper looks slightly a different shade cause of the whole paint on metal / plastic difference.
jdm evos dont have a rear crash beam. so our us stock one must be removed before the install of the jdm rear. otherwise it wont fit.
the support bracket is removed from the stock bumper and then riveted into the jdm
a white jdm bumper will not exactly match the white on the fender. the bumper looks slightly a different shade cause of the whole paint on metal / plastic difference.
jdm evos dont have a rear crash beam. so our us stock one must be removed before the install of the jdm rear. otherwise it wont fit.
the support bracket is removed from the stock bumper and then riveted into the jdm
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Actually i found a rear crash beam. >.> lemme get the link then edit... It's from INGS.
[edit] FOUND IT!
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...or&prodid=1611
LOL k tell me if i'm wrong or not =\
[edit] FOUND IT!
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...or&prodid=1611
LOL k tell me if i'm wrong or not =\
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Jan 30, 2006, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by CRVdrftR05
Actually i found a rear crash beam. >.> lemme get the link then edit... It's from INGS.
Plus the stock one is for low speed impacts only right?
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around 15mph for the US.
As for worth...uhh....iono. Ask someone from Japan how much impact they can take. >.> we have some people from Japan on the forums. =\ Besides...iono if they just sell rear crash beams. I'd like the peace of mind that my chassis isn't gonna get banged up after a rear-ender, ya know?
As for worth...uhh....iono. Ask someone from Japan how much impact they can take. >.> we have some people from Japan on the forums. =\ Besides...iono if they just sell rear crash beams. I'd like the peace of mind that my chassis isn't gonna get banged up after a rear-ender, ya know?
