I gotta fix my rear license plate. since I got the JDM rear the factory USDM license plate holder will not fit right anymore.. I've tried to bend the holder a little but still not perfect.

 

cut and weld i did it myself its really easyy

 

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I wouldnt use the crash beam. It's rated for 2.5mph crash so save the weight. I heard people just cut it and weld it.

 

Nah, Get JDM rear crash bar.. i know Mitsubishiparts.net have it. not sure.. and they only 35 buck

 

Can't find it on Mitsubishiparts.net. do you have direct link?

 

Need to keep it for insurance purposes.

Edit: Without it, insurance will eff you over if you get rearended.

 

call burce titus olympia mitsubishi.. or PM him at evom. RUSSELLM

 

Actually thats not true. They might say something, but in court, that will not hold up.

 

IMO you should keep your rear beam. It may not help in a collision, u may not get caught by your insurance company, but why risk it? U can have a shop cut the arms off the beam and reweld the plates (it pulls your beam in against your car two inches allowing the ix bumper to clear. It LOOKS oem.

Also, you don't need to cut or weld your liscense plate bracket. I drilled to small holes, bent it, and riveted it a little higher, pulling the plate up and making it look perfect.

I used this link below. Page 5 has some nice pictures of how to modify the bracket
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...=141111&page=5

And for everyone just spouting off advice with out offering any solutions....this is why this forum is getting away from helping members out

 

i have MIG weld and metal cutter. if u need help bro.. Im collision tech, 5+ year collision tech

 

I got my rear crash beam modified by XAS, they had cut and re welded with amazing welds and re sprayed the beam to original color to clean it up all for very cheap, fitment after was impressive, looks like it never been touched. I highly recommend them for this.

 

Thanks y'all!! I wasn't going to remove my crash bar anyways.. but me and my buddy going to remove the rear bumper off 2morrow try to fix that license plate. we'll see what we can do.

 

Really?
I stand corrected then.

 

I bought my evo rear ended and the owner did not have a reinforcement on at the time and the insurance said nothing. But you do need it on there helps to not crush the rails like it did to mine and helps not crush the floor.