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Dynamat was my next purchase if this didn't work.
Dynamat was my next purchase if this didn't work.
0 2021/04/11 16:50:56
The rear door had 3 globs of foam. Now it has 3 bigger blobs of glue.
The rear door had 3 globs of foam. Now it has 3 bigger blobs of glue.
0 2021/04/11 16:50:41
I've never seen such a busy door. The air bag setup with what look like stainless steel air lines was interesting. I removed the speaker to install the adhesive.
I've never seen such a busy door. The air bag setup with what look like stainless steel air lines was interesting. I removed the speaker to install the adhesive.
0 2021/04/11 16:50:04
The right side is good, no gap. I had the bumper on and off 3 times trying to perfect the lines.
The right side is good, no gap. I had the bumper on and off 3 times trying to perfect the lines.
0 2021/04/03 18:11:26
After a short drive it pops out 1/8". I'm going to use some adhesive to hold it in place. This was an issue before the hitch was put on.
After a short drive it pops out 1/8". I'm going to use some adhesive to hold it in place. This was an issue before the hitch was put on.
0 2021/04/03 18:11:22
This clip is just a little weak. If I slightly lift up on the bumper the gap disappears.
This clip is just a little weak. If I slightly lift up on the bumper the gap disappears.
0 2021/04/03 18:11:19
Both sides need to be shaved down about 1/2" I installed the bumper checked gaps then pushed on the bumper to find out where it was contacting the foam. Then I removed the bumper shaved the foam down a bit more and repeated. Pushing on certain locations of the bumper while it is installed will close the fender gaps just a bit to give you an idea of where to shave more foam down.
Both sides need to be shaved down about 1/2" I installed the bumper checked gaps then pushed on the bumper to find out where it was contacting the foam. Then I removed the bumper shaved the foam down a bit more and repeated. Pushing on certain locations of the bumper while it is installed will close the fender gaps just a bit to give you an idea of where to shave more foam down.
0 2021/04/03 18:11:16
The right side is good, no gap. I had the bumper on and off 3 times trying to perfect the lines.
The right side is good, no gap. I had the bumper on and off 3 times trying to perfect the lines.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:37
After a short drive it pops out 1/8". I'm going to use some adhesive to hold it in place. This was an issue before the hitch was put on.
After a short drive it pops out 1/8". I'm going to use some adhesive to hold it in place. This was an issue before the hitch was put on.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:34
This clip is just a little weak. If I slightly lift up on the bumper the gap disappears.
This clip is just a little weak. If I slightly lift up on the bumper the gap disappears.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:31
Both sides need to be shaved down 1/2"
Both sides need to be shaved down 1/2"
0 2021/04/03 17:07:29
If you don't shave off these locations the bumper will have a slight gap.
If you don't shave off these locations the bumper will have a slight gap.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:26
The sides of the foam got a good shave too. (about 1/2")
The sides of the foam got a good shave too. (about 1/2")
0 2021/04/03 17:07:23
I removed the bar to thin out the foam in the area surrounding it. I removed about 1/4" I did not reinstall the bar.
I removed the bar to thin out the foam in the area surrounding it. I removed about 1/4" I did not reinstall the bar.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:21
The bar lives in a hold within the foam.
The bar lives in a hold within the foam.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:18
0 2021/04/03 17:07:15
What is the purpose of this 2LB bar?
What is the purpose of this 2LB bar?
0 2021/04/03 17:07:12
0 2021/04/03 17:07:10
Don't forget to reinstall these plastic spacers. They help hold the foam in place.
Don't forget to reinstall these plastic spacers. They help hold the foam in place.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:07
This clip holds the bumper to the fender. I thought it might be damaged as the bumper kept popping off a bit. Everything looked ok, no damaged clips.
This clip holds the bumper to the fender. I thought it might be damaged as the bumper kept popping off a bit. Everything looked ok, no damaged clips.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:04
There was also a seam with a crack. I used some silicone to seal it. I'd guess it was replaced at some point but I'm not positive. I've seen other LS's that had the same sealant job around them.
There was also a seam with a crack. I used some silicone to seal it. I'd guess it was replaced at some point but I'm not positive. I've seen other LS's that had the same sealant job around them.
0 2021/04/03 17:07:01
8 new longer bolts. I used M8-1.25x30 But honestly I think they need to be a little longer. M8-1.25x35mm would be better. Grade 10.9
8 new longer bolts. I used M8-1.25x30 But honestly I think they need to be a little longer. M8-1.25x35mm would be better. Grade 10.9
0 2021/04/03 17:06:58
Once all of the bolts were started they all tightened down normally. Whatever was out of alignment got sucked into place without a struggle. It's possible the alignment pin was to blame.
Once all of the bolts were started they all tightened down normally. Whatever was out of alignment got sucked into place without a struggle. It's possible the alignment pin was to blame.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:55
This side was mostly flush. I did have to tap over that alignment peg 1/4" or so in order to start the bolts..
This side was mostly flush. I did have to tap over that alignment peg 1/4" or so in order to start the bolts..
0 2021/04/03 17:06:52
That is a 3/8" extension. The hitch is flush on the other side. The hitch didn't rock much when flat on the concrete. Something was out of whack.
That is a 3/8" extension. The hitch is flush on the other side. The hitch didn't rock much when flat on the concrete. Something was out of whack.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:49
The bottom tray needs to be trimmed just a bit to fit the hitch.
The bottom tray needs to be trimmed just a bit to fit the hitch.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:46
I opened up both the top and bottom holes. The bottom hole had some rust in it. I ran a bolt in and out a few times to clean it up. (with some oil)
I opened up both the top and bottom holes. The bottom hole had some rust in it. I ran a bolt in and out a few times to clean it up. (with some oil)
0 2021/04/03 17:06:43
I'm assuming the car was repaired at some point. It seems unlikely the factory would have done shoddy work like this. I used a dremel tool to open up the hole enough to get a new bolt in.
I'm assuming the car was repaired at some point. It seems unlikely the factory would have done shoddy work like this. I used a dremel tool to open up the hole enough to get a new bolt in.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:39
I was missing a bolt in the bottom right corner.
I was missing a bolt in the bottom right corner.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:35
Next up is to pop off these 2 plastic spacers. They cover up a few of the holes that give access to the bolts.
Next up is to pop off these 2 plastic spacers. They cover up a few of the holes that give access to the bolts.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:31
0 2021/04/03 17:06:29
A slight tug of the bumper will release it. I pull on the sides of the bumper away from the car first. This releases the fender clips. Then the bumper will come off fairly easily.
A slight tug of the bumper will release it. I pull on the sides of the bumper away from the car first. This releases the fender clips. Then the bumper will come off fairly easily.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:26
There is another bolt and 1 clip to remove from under the car near each wheel. Both are easy to see and access from under the car. There are a few more clips on the very back of the bumper on the bottom.
There is another bolt and 1 clip to remove from under the car near each wheel. Both are easy to see and access from under the car. There are a few more clips on the very back of the bumper on the bottom.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:23
1 bolt is accessible through the fender liner. The fender liner just pushes out of the way. Then the bolt has access.
1 bolt is accessible through the fender liner. The fender liner just pushes out of the way. Then the bolt has access.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:21
Pop trunk, pop the covers off, and remove the bolts.
Pop trunk, pop the covers off, and remove the bolts.
0 2021/04/03 17:06:18
0 2021/04/03 17:06:14
Right side funny angle. Strut mounted.
Right side funny angle. Strut mounted.
0 2021/04/02 16:18:12
Left side straight.
Left side straight.
0 2021/04/02 16:18:08
Right side, at a funny angle. Strut unbolted.
Right side, at a funny angle. Strut unbolted.
0 2021/04/02 16:18:04
0 2021/04/02 16:18:00