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Old Mar 15, 2013, 08:16 AM
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Easier way to remove mesh grill?

Is there an easier way to remove the 2 mesh grills on the front bumper other than taking the bumper off entirely? I just want to give my grills a quick plasti dip spray as they're a bit worn.
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Nope the whole bumper has to come off sucks
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Learn to do it and do it often. Like taking off your pants eventually you will be able to do it in your sleep.
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^You have to chuckle at that one!!! I have to do this too. I was looking into it and short answer is already put in the three post above mine!
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dang! well is there anyway to get the bumper off without jacking up the car? my cars been lowered pretty far so im not sure if i can reach the clips under the bumper, but I don't have access to jacks or ramps sadly as I'm a broke college student.
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Originally Posted by mossontree
dang! well is there anyway to get the bumper off without jacking up the car? my cars been lowered pretty far so im not sure if i can reach the clips under the bumper, but I don't have access to jacks or ramps sadly as I'm a broke college student.
Invest on some 4x6 and read up on how to make a ramp.
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Originally Posted by Ev0ikon
Learn to do it and do it often. Like taking off your pants eventually you will be able to do it in your sleep.
like this guy just said cause the only way is taken the bumper off !!!!!!!
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It is because of this that I only have my bumper on there with only two bolts in the front and zip ties on the sides. Takes less than a minute to take off or put on and the bumper is super tight on there. (You want this if you need to get towed or be put on a trailer)
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I know its a hassle but for sure the front bumper has to come off...
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Originally Posted by RedNBlackEvo8
It is because of this that I only have my bumper on there with only two bolts in the front and zip ties on the sides. Takes less than a minute to take off or put on and the bumper is super tight on there. (You want this if you need to get towed or be put on a trailer)
Sounds like a good idea. Do the zip ties last a good while? Or would you carrying some with you everywhere you go in case one breaks?
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Originally Posted by PrinnyDood!
Sounds like a good idea. Do the zip ties last a good while? Or would you carrying some with you everywhere you go in case one breaks?
zip ties will last you a while. but but since i take off my front bumper pretty often i have a pack of them in the car with me.
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Zip ties everywhere huh hahaha. Good works
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You inspired me to pint mine while I blacked out my headlights.. Side not : The larger grill piece has more 10mm bolts then the entire bumper and headlights combined.
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Not even a need for zip ties. Leave the bolts in the side and the two up front and the two up top and your golden. Never a need to jack car up. I took mine off on the side of the road when my UICP popped off while driving through VA. Get rid of the plastic crap under the car. Its a hassle and does nothing unless you are going through rivers when it rains......LOL IMHO I think without the plastic guard you get better heat release from engine bay anyways.


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