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Is it OK to remove front bumper support?

Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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I want to remove my front support completely, but will it be OK? I think that right and left rails are held together with the frame around radiator, but maybe bumper support also is critical?
I want to remove it for better weight distribution, because it will allow me to install intercooler some 2.5 inches further to the back... Traction is always problem here in my area, so I'd like to improve it a bit
So, can I remove it?
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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no problems with getting rid of it.
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You can remove it.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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So it's not for structural rigidity, only works in front collision?
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Well the foam piece that bolts to the bumper support offers some support in keeping the bumper in place but you should be ok without it...
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check out burkhart chassis they have bolt in bumper supports, so u are able to remove the front end. it also holds the bumper too
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I don't care about bumper itself -if I will see that it needs support, it will get smth. I was only worried about rigidity.
So I think, after cutting it yesteday for couple of hours, I will unbolt remaining part at all LOL )
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