Hey guys, today im picking up a jdm ix rear w/ tow hook cover, but it doesn't come with the rivets. my question to you guys is what size are the rivets, and can i buy them from a place such as home depot? im assuming all i need is the rivet gun to install the new ones, so im planning on picking up that too.

thanks in advance for your help.

 

Is that what the vendor told you? no rivets?

 

...i got the rivits with mine.

 

im not picking it up from a vendor, buying it from someone on my local forums. i didnt think it would be too much of a hassle to allocate new rivets or something.

 

Yea you can buy them from a hardware store. Rivet gun cost me like $9.99 from Sears Hardware.


You don't need an exact size in my opinion, as long as you get something close enough.


I duno how much help it is, but the thickness of the rivet is as thick as a quarter.

 

that helps, thanks.

pretty much all i needed to hear, going to pick up the bumper soon, do an install job, and update this thread with pics, thanks for your help guys

 

you dont need the rivets....I didnt install them and just used the remaining screws to hold the bumper up...holds just fine with no gaps

 

i am not sure what to say... are you lazy or ghetto...

 

both I guess... you know how it is man... I been in this country too dam long

 

Sorry to sorta jack this thread. but can the JDM bumper for the XI fit the VIII?

 

yes it can fit on the Evo 8.

 

I duno about yours, but a guy around here has the evo 9 rear bumper on without the rivets, and when u push down on the bumper, it moves a lot.

Technically you don't NEED the rivets, but you'll only be paying like $12-$15 additional (rivet gun and rivets).

 

i decided not to use rivets til i ordered the jdm retainer for the bumper. boy was that a pain, took a total of 7 hours, and fitment is still off by a little on the right side. the portion right under the tailight towards a corner is in too much. it looks like the rivets on the retainer that i couldnt remove are forcing the bumper to be pushed down just a little. the new retainer should fix this, ill take some pics tomorrow, way too tired after that whole process. thanks for your help guys

 

thats weird... mine doesnt move when pushed down

 

I have that same problem about it being in too much.