evo 9 bumper sag under headlight
I actually have 24 25 and maybe I bent one a bit but forsure I need to get 22. and maybe its sagging more because of the license plate on that side and not having the middle reinforcement to hold it up more.
Last edited by vicariousthrill; May 6, 2013 at 04:37 PM.
I am running without the crashbeam. I have "sag". Three things I am looking at.
[a] Maybe get a fabricated L shaped for the bumper to sit on which could add rubber stoppers or something in that regards to increase or decrease spacing between bumper and headlights.
[b] Mitsubishiparts.net - states the fender screw set gets worn and needs to be replaced. Goto their website and look at "fender kit". Located by doing a search on here.
[c] I did notice that #8 on the diagram is missing from my bumper. I think that may play a big role as the two holding points are #s - 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. In between those points is a huge gap in providing support.
In my setup, [c] may be due to no crashbeam so that is the reason for coming up with solution [a].
[a] Maybe get a fabricated L shaped for the bumper to sit on which could add rubber stoppers or something in that regards to increase or decrease spacing between bumper and headlights.
[b] Mitsubishiparts.net - states the fender screw set gets worn and needs to be replaced. Goto their website and look at "fender kit". Located by doing a search on here.
[c] I did notice that #8 on the diagram is missing from my bumper. I think that may play a big role as the two holding points are #s - 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. In between those points is a huge gap in providing support.
In my setup, [c] may be due to no crashbeam so that is the reason for coming up with solution [a].
Good thread.
Those do not really do anything and do absolutely nothing for adjustment. The only way to get rid of the issue is to adjust the brackets that hold the crash beam itself. There are 2 brackets with 2 bolts each underneath the crash beam. Loosen them up a little bit, enough to wiggle them upwards, and then retighten. With the crash beam adjusted higher up on the car it pulls the bumper up with it.
Oh and have fun with those clips for your undertray...
sometimes i miss the spot where the bumper should rest and end up with that gap. it could be as simple as pulling it off, then lifting it a bit higher as you reinstall.
if not, compare brackets once the bumper is off.
this is the sole reason i run no undertray LOL
if not, compare brackets once the bumper is off.
this is the sole reason i run no undertray LOL
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I am running without the crashbeam. I have "sag". Three things I am looking at.
[a] Maybe get a fabricated L shaped for the bumper to sit on which could add rubber stoppers or something in that regards to increase or decrease spacing between bumper and headlights.
[b] Mitsubishiparts.net - states the fender screw set gets worn and needs to be replaced. Goto their website and look at "fender kit". Located by doing a search on here.
[c] I did notice that #8 on the diagram is missing from my bumper. I think that may play a big role as the two holding points are #s - 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. In between those points is a huge gap in providing support.
In my setup, [c] may be due to no crashbeam so that is the reason for coming up with solution [a].
[a] Maybe get a fabricated L shaped for the bumper to sit on which could add rubber stoppers or something in that regards to increase or decrease spacing between bumper and headlights.
[b] Mitsubishiparts.net - states the fender screw set gets worn and needs to be replaced. Goto their website and look at "fender kit". Located by doing a search on here.
[c] I did notice that #8 on the diagram is missing from my bumper. I think that may play a big role as the two holding points are #s - 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. In between those points is a huge gap in providing support.
In my setup, [c] may be due to no crashbeam so that is the reason for coming up with solution [a].
Not much use to you now but might help someone else who doesn't have crash beam
JDM cars don't use crash beam at all, the bumper hooks onto x2 metal brackets which are bolted to the chass (i'll find the part number for you) and the bumper 'hooks' onto these. Simples
