BRZ - Bumper reinforcement or repair kit

[sobrz]

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[sobrz]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Doesn't seem to be necessary

Correct.
The other 4 clips are different and they're tight.
In my case the gap was there even when only 2 clips were loose, this kit fixed it.

[JeremyR]

Originally Posted by sobrz

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WOW that's a huge difference! looks wayyyy better. any tips for the install?

[sobrz]

Originally Posted by JeremyR

WOW that's a huge difference! looks wayyyy better. any tips for the install?

1) As @cjd said already: screws go on the top (nuts and the metal plate go on the bottom).

2) As you're re-installing bumper, make sure to also give it a push directly under the headlights - there are clips there too and the bumper gap will disappear only when those clip in.

[kdbar]

Just ordered this. Did you have to take off the entire bumper to install these? If not, is there instructions on how to do it without taking it all off?

Thanks!

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by kdbar

Just ordered this. Did you have to take off the entire bumper to install these? If not, is there instructions on how to do it without taking it all off?

Thanks!

You'll have to remove the whole bumper. There are no instructions. Check youtube

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by mabviper

How many pieces did you get? Is it metal and can you able to measure its thickness? Thanks!

I measured .011 inch thick. Looks like 31 gauge stainless.

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by kdbar

Just ordered this. Did you have to take off the entire bumper to install these? If not, is there instructions on how to do it without taking it all off?

Thanks!

this comment says no. I'm going to try by taking the top, and wheel openings loose, and leave the underside attached.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=21

[kdbar]

Please let me know how it goes through that method! Thanks

[sobrz]

Originally Posted by Gunman

this comment says no. I'm going to try by taking the top, and wheel openings loose, and leave the underside attached.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=21

Based on my experience, you'll save plenty of time by taking off the bumper completely.
The bottom has just two 10mm bolts and push pins that take no time to get out.
I tried to save time by just undoing the top but then:
1) it's much harder to attach the new part correctly (the small bolt is barely as long as the bumper is thick)
2) if you drop the tiny nut (like I did) you'll end up taking the bumper anyway to find it

[Gunman]

I ended up taking the entire cover off.

You can see how much of the clip portion on the bumper was gone. Once I got the new clips bonded, and screwed in place, I built up some glue to replace the missing section. Unfortunately, that side still won't clip. LH side snaps in nice and solid now, and I doubt I'll ever have an issue over there. I suspect the bracket the RH snaps into has some issue as well, and that is why I can't get it to snap in place

All that aside, it seems like a valid fix, provided you're not trying to bridge a canyon.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Gunman

I ended up taking the entire cover off.

You can see how much of the clip portion on the bumper was gone. Once I got the new clips bonded, and screwed in place, I built up some glue to replace the missing section. Unfortunately, that side still won't clip. LH side snaps in nice and solid now, and I doubt I'll ever have an issue over there. I suspect the bracket the RH snaps into has some issue as well, and that is why I can't get it to snap in place

All that aside, it seems like a valid fix, provided you're not trying to bridge a canyon.

You could try putting one on top

[jcinque]

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Move over racing quick release absolutely fixed my bumper gap. Unfortunately like an ass I did not take before picks. Still a very slight imperfection on the driver's side but 98 percent fixed. Satisfied I guess. Still have slight headlight gap which is driving me nuts. Any fixes for that?

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[Wyatt2617]

Has anyone ever considered making these little plates instead of having to buy from Japan and wait for them to arrive? They don't look to hard to make!

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