Front Bumper Quick Disconnect (pros/cons?) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Swolzee · 07-05-2022, 10:50 AM

I'm considering installing the quick disconnects on my front bumper but my question is for those who have them installed what do you find to be the advantages or disadvantages to having them?

What factory clips or bolts does this eliminate does it make it wobbly or not as secure?

I'm also installing a V1 wide body so I know it will be covered by the foremost trim piece, does this cause any issue with either pieces function?

blsfrs · 07-05-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Swolzee

I'm considering installing the quick disconnects on my front bumper but my question is for those who have them installed what do you find to be the advantages or disadvantages to having them?

What factory clips or bolts does this eliminate does it make it wobbly or not as secure?

I'm also installing a V1 wide body so I know it will be covered by the foremost trim piece, does this cause any issue with either pieces function?

I got cheap stainless steel ones off of Ebay. I don't take my bumper on/off alot but I had the dreaded gap. With careful install, they work great. Be careful not to position the pins too close to the marker light.

B T · 08-19-2022, 05:26 PM

Put a little grease in there, I had a nice pair off amazon and they would seize up every time I went to remove the bumper.

Chuckls · 08-19-2022, 05:30 PM

I take my bumper off multiple times per week and they've been a godsend. Use the 10mm bolts at the top and then (2) quick releases per side. Quick, easy, and simple.

07-05-2022, 10:50 AM	#1
Swolzee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Drives: Honda Insight Location: North Carolina Posts: 113 Thanks: 39 Thanked 42 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Front Bumper Quick Disconnect (pros/cons?) I'm considering installing the quick disconnects on my front bumper but my question is for those who have them installed what do you find to be the advantages or disadvantages to having them? What factory clips or bolts does this eliminate does it make it wobbly or not as secure? I'm also installing a V1 wide body so I know it will be covered by the foremost trim piece, does this cause any issue with either pieces function?

08-19-2022, 05:26 PM	#3
B T Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 15 BRZ, 2003 MR2, '70 Elky, 06 TBSS Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 510 Thanks: 194 Thanked 200 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Put a little grease in there, I had a nice pair off amazon and they would seize up every time I went to remove the bumper. __________________ IG

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08-19-2022, 05:30 PM	#4
Chuckls Moutain Runner Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 487 Thanks: 23 Thanked 300 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I take my bumper off multiple times per week and they've been a godsend. Use the 10mm bolts at the top and then (2) quick releases per side. Quick, easy, and simple.

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