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Old 02-22-2010, 03:39 PM
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Is there any kind of a write up on how to remove the front bumper support? I've found a few pictures, but I'm not exactly sure where to cut, or if it just unbolts like the rear one did. Never done this before, and kinda worried about chopping out too much and ruining my car.
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Originally Posted by LadyDriven
Is there any kind of a write up on how to remove the front bumper support? I've found a few pictures, but I'm not exactly sure where to cut, or if it just unbolts like the rear one did. Never done this before, and kinda worried about chopping out too much and ruining my car.
You shouldn't have to "chop" anything, I just unbolted the front bumper, unbolted the support and put it back on. I've heard about the nose on T/A's flexing/sagging when the support is removed, that may be something to thing about. I know burkhart makes a lightweight replacement support if needed.
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Oh, sweet! Thanks
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http://burkhartchassis.com/id83.html

Its the third item down.
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http://burkhartchassis.com/id83.html

Its the third item down.
Hmmm looks like it only fits LS1 cars, and LT1 Camaros. Mine's an LT1 TA
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Their website isn't always very up to date, I'm almost certain they make one for LT1 T/A's. I'd call them on it.
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We don't have one for an LT1 TA. I wish we did but we have not had one in the shop.
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Originally Posted by Steve Burger
We don't have one for an LT1 TA. I wish we did but we have not had one in the shop.
Too bad you guys aren't closer, I'd gladly guinea pig my car!
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I cut the support to keep the fog lights. Pretty simple process. Some push in clips up top and underneath a bolt or 2 in the fender area and unhook your parking lights and the support has like 3 nuts per side. I know there are pics here somewhere, I will try to find them.
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Thanks! Pics would be great


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