97 Front Conversion
Jun 3, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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97 Front Conversion
Alright so I'm looking to buy the 97 front conversion, so far I've got the bumper, fog lights, and grille...
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
What do I need energy absorber? Reinf beam or reinforcement.
And are there any bolts clips or nuts I need to get along with that?
And i have searched.
Jun 3, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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how much did you spend for this conversion?
Jun 4, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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You need the energy absorber (#11 in the link) or you can modify your old absorber.
Jun 4, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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sc300max
You need the energy absorber (#11 in the link) or you can modify your old absorber.
Or you can just do without it.
Jonny
Jun 4, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Alright I'll just get the absorber, want a clean install. Will I be able to reuse all my bolts and clips?
Jun 4, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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scfocus
Alright I'll just get the absorber, want a clean install. Will I be able to reuse all my bolts and clips?
everything else is reuseable. good luck on your install.
Jun 4, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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post pics of your install, good luck and hope everything fits perfect!
Jun 4, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Do you have a riveter?
Jun 4, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Will take pics - just ordered it and confirmed the shipping, $90 not too bad.
Jun 4, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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No, it is a cheap tool that will come in handy for the bumper
There is a bracket on either side of the bumper that connects the fender to the bumper. You will need a rivet gun to hold them in place...
Jonny
Jun 4, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Riveter really needed? first time I heard of this for the front bumper conversion.
Jun 4, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by
scfocus
Alright so I'm looking to buy the 97 front conversion, so far I've got the bumper, fog lights, and grille...
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
What do I need energy absorber? Reinf beam or reinforcement.
And are there any bolts clips or nuts I need to get along with that?
And i have searched.
Get the absorber from the dealer! Don't even bother trying to mod the existing one. I tried, and it's a pita.
Jun 4, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Yup purchased the absorber as well
I want a clean install
Jun 5, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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Riveter really needed? first time I heard of this for the front bumper conversion.
For the cost of it - I believe it is definitely worth it. Try getting the bracket to stay in place while putting the nuts on the screws is awful without it...
Your call - personally the headache spending $10 will save is completely worth it for me.
Jonny
Jun 5, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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For the cost of it - I believe it is definitely worth it. Try getting the bracket to stay in place while putting the nuts on the screws is awful without it...
gotcha. this is if you're going at it alone right? if you have someone to help you out they just hold it in place for you.
97 Front Conversion
I want a clean install