Any tips on rear bumper install?

V8ornothing · June 18th, 2011, 12:25 PM

So as long as this deal goes through I should be getting a new rear bumper to replace the ugly one on my car. Does anybody have any tips or warnings for installing a bumper?

97S281 · June 18th, 2011, 12:28 PM

It's pretty straight forward. There are brackets on each side in the quarter panels and it screws in at the wheel well. Some aftermarket kits ( like yours) screw in under the tail lights as well.

Serlin · June 18th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Ya. About 5 bolts that you need to get at from inside the trunk, going into the bumper.
Take you time, very simple.

V8ornothing · June 18th, 2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by 97S281

It's pretty straight forward. There are brackets on each side in the quarter panels and it screws in at the wheel well. Some aftermarket kits ( like yours) screw in under the tail lights as well.

The stock one should still bolt right up though right?

97S281 · June 18th, 2011, 12:58 PM

Yes, you will just need to transfer over the brackets. I forgot, there is a long bracket in the center section as well. You access the nuts to the bolts from the inside center of your trunk, near where the nuts are that hold on your tail lights. You will need to transfer that bracket as well.

Glad to see your removing that extra shelf from the back of your car.

V8ornothing · June 18th, 2011, 01:06 PM

So is that center bracket under the carpet in the trunk? And I know it's started to really bother me lately so I'm hoping this deal works out.

97S281 · June 18th, 2011, 02:38 PM

No, you don't need to lift out the carpet to swap out the bumpers. You will need to remove the trunk interior trim pieces on the sides and back as well as the tail lights though.

June 18th, 2011, 12:25 PM	#1
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any tips on rear bumper install? So as long as this deal goes through I should be getting a new rear bumper to replace the ugly one on my car. Does anybody have any tips or warnings for installing a bumper? __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

June 18th, 2011, 12:28 PM	#2
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	It's pretty straight forward. There are brackets on each side in the quarter panels and it screws in at the wheel well. Some aftermarket kits ( like yours) screw in under the tail lights as well. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

June 18th, 2011, 12:46 PM	#3
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	Ya. About 5 bolts that you need to get at from inside the trunk, going into the bumper. Take you time, very simple. __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

June 18th, 2011, 12:58 PM	#5
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	Yes, you will just need to transfer over the brackets. I forgot, there is a long bracket in the center section as well. You access the nuts to the bolts from the inside center of your trunk, near where the nuts are that hold on your tail lights. You will need to transfer that bracket as well. Glad to see your removing that extra shelf from the back of your car. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

June 18th, 2011, 01:06 PM	#6
V8ornothing Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 1,926 iTrader: 0 reviews	So is that center bracket under the carpet in the trunk? And I know it's started to really bother me lately so I'm hoping this deal works out. __________________ Ryan's Baby Mama MM Jailbait Club member # 1 Black Stang Crew Member #Halfrican mgw short throw shifter, upr catted x pipe, Borla Stinger catback, mac cai, subframe connectors, koni adjustable shocks and struts

June 18th, 2011, 02:38 PM	#7
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	No, you don't need to lift out the carpet to swap out the bumpers. You will need to remove the trunk interior trim pieces on the sides and back as well as the tail lights though. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

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