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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Front bumper sag?

I've run my front bumper without the bumper support beam and I'm starting to notice that its starting to sag a bit under the headlights.

Does anyone have a great solution for this? put the factory bumper beams back in I assume.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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I'm sure you could make one to fit around the fmic.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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I probably could
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 11:21 PM
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Any update on this? I am noticing one side starting to sag on my car too. It looks like the white plastic pop clip is worn out on the male end and needs to be replaced. Does anyone know what this piece is called or what the part# is? It can't be more than $5 but the closest stealership is an hour away.

If this doesn't solve it, I guess I'll swiss cheese my bumper beam and re-install it.

Example of location:
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiznaz
Any update on this? I am noticing one side starting to sag on my car too. It looks like the white plastic pop clip is worn out on the male end and needs to be replaced. Does anyone know what this piece is called or what the part# is? It can't be more than $5 but the closest stealership is an hour away.

If this doesn't solve it, I guess I'll swiss cheese my bumper beam and re-install it.

Example of location:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-clip-tab.html

That is the solution to your problem, although I think the OP has a different problem.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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yeah I was kinda wondering this too...
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 01:59 PM
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mitsubishiparts.net

Russell has the new parts to fix it all
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Wow! Big thanks guys! Can't wait to swap in the new hardware!

Do you think there will still be long term bumper sagging again?
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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running your bumper beam certainly helps... as well as leaving it on for any decent period of time should help.

I take mine on and off so frequently that it wears out the plastic bits.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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You shouldn't have too much problem after. Myn sags, but also comes off on weekly bases.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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I was thinking of making some brackets to hold mine up.

But if anyone has a simple solution I would love to hear it.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Any updates, mine is sagging under the driver headlight
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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replace the plastic bits.

I'm still working on an aluminum brace to support the bumper under the headlights.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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Let me know, R/T. If the cost is reasonable, I'll buy from you.

Also, i'm going ahead and make my own mounting hardware. Those tabs suck and eventually will fail again.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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IF I make one it'll be sold through a paying vendor of Evom. I have no plans of making more than 1 at the moment.
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