Advice on Fitting Big Bumpers

[Dec]

Just read this article http://www.matey-matey.com/big_bumper_conversion.shtml

At the bottom it says that the front bumper brackets have something to do with supporting the engine

I havent herd about this before Will it cause me problems when trying to fit them if i dont have anything to support the engine?

Cheers for any advice on fitting them!

[Ben Lessani]

Yeah, the front subframe is held on with 6 bolts - and the front engine mount is bolted to the front subframe.

4 (17mm) bolts for the front subframe are from the bumper irons > subframe > chassis
2 (13mm) bolts for the subframe are for the subframe > chassis

By removing the main 4 bolts, your putting a lot of strain on the remaining two bolts - easiest thing to do is just stick a jack with a block of wood under the g/box and jack it up until you see it bear the weight of the engine. Then skooch under the car, and undo the 17mm bolts - you can spot them through the round holes in the chassis leg area. The bumper then just pulls forward, make sure you unhook the indicators before pulling it completely out.

[Dec]

Sweet cheers mate doesnt sound as scary now!

[rubjonny]

those 2 smaller bolts are more than capable of supporting the engine, but don't drive like that as this will put additional force on the bolts which could cause them to snap.