Author Topic: Installing Chrome Bumpers  (Read 700 times)

Offline cv70chall

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Installing Chrome Bumpers
« on: May 21, 2016 - 02:43:09 PM »
Just bought a new set of Keystone bumpers and will have the car back next week, so I want to replace the painted ones on the car with the new chrome ones.
I'm leaving the rails/ brackets in place, so my take on this is basically 4 bolts on each bumper right?
Any tricks or tips on making this as pain-free and easy as possible?

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Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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Re: Installing Chrome Bumpers
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2016 - 04:11:31 PM »
My install experience.......put some large washers between the bumper and the bracket as when I tightened down the bolt on the first set of bumpers I bought...the chrome cracked.  The washer makes for a flat surface for the bolt to pull against. Put on a lock washer under the nut and don't over tighten................That's my experience anyway..............
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Offline blown motor

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Re: Installing Chrome Bumpers
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2016 - 09:08:24 PM »
Not sure how you can replace the front ones without removing the brackets unless a 70 is different than a 74.
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Re: Installing Chrome Bumpers
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2016 - 10:05:16 PM »
It will be difficult to reach all four bumper bolts on the front and rear....pack a lot of patience  :2cents:
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