Installing Rear Bumper

[DirksCuda]

Is it best to remove the rear valance when installing the rear bumper. Everything is painted now and I don't want to remove it if I don't have to Thanks Dirk

[70chall440]

No, you can install the bumper with the rear valance in place. I highly recommend using lots of tape around the valance.

[DirksCuda]

Thanks 70Chall440 im going to try it tomorrow morning Thanks Again Dirk

[DirksCuda]

Hey 70 Chall440 do u sub assembly first like bolting the brackets an bumperetts on to the bumper. Then bolts to the frame Thanks

[70chall440]

yes, bolt the brackets onto the bumper as well any guards you may have, then bolt the whole thing to the car. Its best done with 2-3 people especially with the rear valance in place.

[70chall440]

I should add, you might want to leave the brackets a little loose to get it aligned. Getting to the bumper bolts once on the car can be a challenger but it can be done with some creativity.

[DirksCuda]

Thanks for the help. I will let u know how it works out Thanks Dirk

[70chall440]

No problem

[1 Wild R/T]

Yeah, you can struggle with bolting on the bumper with the valance attached.... Or you can remove a few bolts & make the job much easier...  The valance should come off & go right back where it belongs... The work to make it fit should have been done before the car was painted & it probably wasn't bolted to the car when the car was sprayed...