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Originally Posted by 96RedRunner
@ 4x3Lander
, good to hear of receiving ship notice for sure, relax aye.
Things about mounting bumper there is no way to adjust body to bumper gap as it comes, it's awkward getting it mounted without dinging paint.
Before paint do a mock up, I elongated the six holes 3/8" that hold bumper to cross member so I could achieve the correct gap, no two Runners are the same.
Thin flat washers on these 6 bolts as designed is a weak link from the git go, elongating holes making it fit your Runner makes it worse.
Washers in pic are 1-9/16" square 1/4" thick stout, for ease of install 4-5/8" long bolts with head cut off makes a guide rod. |
Great advice on the mock up. When I installed my rear bumper, I was fortunate that I was able to use two FrontRunner boxes on each side of the bumper with two rolls cart things. It was perfect for the amount of times I had to line up and install the bumper. Will try that with this bumper to make it easier.
Another great idea on elongating the holes. Will definitely assist in gapping all around.
Those heavy duty square washers look perfect too. I will grab some of those. The guide rod - to line up the holes?
