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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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what are these?

if you look right next to the headlight the things that are holding the bumper to the fender which look like 2 knobs and an o ring, what is that called? and where can i get them?


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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Seems like some sort of a quick release to remove the front bumper.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Quick release for the front bumper. Its easier to pop the bumper off for crazy driveways, getting the car on the trailer, or quick access. Takes too long to turn up your coils.
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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get a hold of Bj from ToxicFab, they have a nice setup!
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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you pretty much had it right, its 2 knobs and an o-ring. if you have to take your bumper off so often that the 1 bolt each side to the fender is causing you trouble, you are doing something wrong.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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well the metal on the bumper is bent and if bent it back multiple times i guess just the way the bumper hits my intercooler pulls it down alittle so i have a small gap which is the 1st thing i notice when i look at my car so i figured this would help. plus the fact that its a quick release is a plus.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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The kit toxicfab makes is wayyyy cleaner. Check it out
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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yea, its quick release! but that version of it is cheap, the band that holds it gets dull after awhile and snaps.
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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well i found both kinds. so for those interested these are the cheaper 1's i was looking for :

http://www.endurancemotorsports.net/.../i-401950.aspx

and these are the $200 toxicfab 1's:

http://www.toxicfab.com/store/produc...mper-latch-kit

hope this helps anyone interested
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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That toxic fab set up is clean..... Going to put an order in for it today
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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in all reality its not needed unless you track the car and have to adjust things all the time. It is so easy to take the front off. If you dont run your undertray it only takes like 3-5 mins to remove the bumper.

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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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2 bolts, 4 nuts and safety wire can do the same thing. For hella cheaper.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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well i kinda like the aftermarket look, but it really makes the line between the fender and bumper look flush and clean. ill take a pic tomorrow to show why i want them. my intercooler pushes on the bottom mesh causing it to pull alittle and it bothers me so i figured this would be a nice cheap solution, and my cars low and my driveway sucks so i have to take off my bumper to pull into my driveway when i want to work on my car so i figured this would be even faster


another thought, does having this let you get rid of all the screws? or do u still need the 2 under the hood?/ if you do, do they make another quick release for those? thinking about it, it seems that you dont need any screws with these because of the angle the o-rings are pulling on the bumper

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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by thebigp11
well i found both kinds. so for those interested these are the cheaper 1's i was looking for :

http://www.endurancemotorsports.net/.../i-401950.aspx

and these are the $200 toxicfab 1's:

http://www.toxicfab.com/store/produc...mper-latch-kit

hope this helps anyone interested
http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product...newproducts-OR

Thats quite a mark up for 2 simple brackets and some bolts, LOL.

EDIT: A bit cheaper (price is each) http://www.jegs.com/i/Quik-Latch/658/QL-25-S/10002/-1

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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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^how do those work? the ones from toxicfab have another bracket those bolts would go into
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