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hamill · 05-17-2008, 03:02 PM

Honestly, On every front bumper I have replaced for people and took apart (I think 6 in total) I have immediately busted those bolts intentionally. All I did was remove the wheel well, put the deep socket on, angled, and SNAP. Once I get the plates out, I file off the remaining studs, drill them out, and replace them with stainless nuts and bolts. Made life a hell of alot easier the second time I took my bumper off, no rusted threads!

Progress pics look great...did you get rid of the stone guard on the bottom of the doors to since it's now gone from the rear quarter?

EDIT: BTW...why don't you get the FSTB painted body color while they are painting the car?

05-17-2008, 03:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
hamill Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,578	Re: It's serious now... Honestly, On every front bumper I have replaced for people and took apart (I think 6 in total) I have immediately busted those bolts intentionally. All I did was remove the wheel well, put the deep socket on, angled, and SNAP. Once I get the plates out, I file off the remaining studs, drill them out, and replace them with stainless nuts and bolts. Made life a hell of alot easier the second time I took my bumper off, no rusted threads! Progress pics look great...did you get rid of the stone guard on the bottom of the doors to since it's now gone from the rear quarter? EDIT: BTW...why don't you get the FSTB painted body color while they are painting the car?