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When losing the front bumper support, any way to keep the front fog lights?

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Old 06-08-2013 | 10:04 PM
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I would rather keep my fog lights because I have always liked the way they looked. Its not the most important thing in the world but is there anyway to keep them after removing the front bumper support or installing the aftermarket lightweight support? Thanks.
Old 06-09-2013 | 08:59 AM
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I just cut the bumper support down where it was just the parts that the fog lights mounted on.
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I just cut the bumper support down where it was just the parts that the fog lights mounted on.
Cool. I haven't really looked at it enough to see if that was possible. Thanks for the idea! Ill check it out.
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i used a threaded rod, drilled top and bottom holes in the frame rail and then put the rod vertically through the frame rail. The cool part is you can mount things to the rod at adjustable heights via the nuts. My fog lights and intercooler are mounted this way.



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i used a threaded rod, drilled top and bottom holes in the frame rail and then put the rod vertically through the frame rail. The cool part is you can mount things to the rod at adjustable heights via the nuts. My fog lights and intercooler are mounted this way.



Cool! What do you have supporting the bumper cover? Or does it need any support?
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Originally Posted by moderate Z28
What do you have supporting the bumper cover? Or does it need any support?
BUMP for this question...
Old 08-27-2013 | 12:45 PM
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It will support itself for the most part....I've seen where some people will fabricate a couple of rods to help support it. I don't have mine supported and no problems yet.

I have a Camaro but I think it's the same with Firebirds and TA's.
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Originally Posted by wayneg1035
i used a threaded rod, drilled top and bottom holes in the frame rail and then put the rod vertically through the frame rail. The cool part is you can mount things to the rod at adjustable heights via the nuts. My fog lights and intercooler are mounted this way.



What fog lights are those
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I put mine back on with no support. I'll see how it goes but it doesn't feel bad.
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Originally Posted by wayneg1035
i used a threaded rod, drilled top and bottom holes in the frame rail and then put the rod vertically through the frame rail. The cool part is you can mount things to the rod at adjustable heights via the nuts. My fog lights and intercooler are mounted this way.



Wow that's a neat idea.
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My OEM bumper was flimsy as hell, get a support.



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