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Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:26 pm

Any tips for installing bumpers after paint including the rubber grommets for the support brackets? They are very difficult to slip into the holes.

Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:02 pm

I had to heat up my rubber grommets with a hair dryer to make them soft, then they popped in easy. After that, install your bumper mounts to the body, then the bumpers. Heating those grommets up before installation is a must

Tue Feb 21, 2017 4:03 pm

Thanks I'll try that

Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:45 pm

Get a helper !!! Better yet: get two !!!

Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:53 pm

I got my bumper rubber grommets from WW and they slipped in pretty easy. I put the grommets in. Attached the main brackets loosely to the bumper and slid them through the grommets. Attached the brackets loosely to the body, then attach the overrider supports. Tighten up.

Tue Feb 21, 2017 6:33 pm

you asked for help/tips ;
here's one ; assemble everything LOOSE don't tighten anything till all the pieces are assembled and on the car .
then tighten gradually checking fitment as you go .

Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:45 am

Thanks for the help. I was able to get all the new grommets in but one and finally gave up and tried the old one and it went in so will live with it for a while. I am trying to loosely install the brackets and then attach the bumpers. Will see how that goes. I know one person said to attached the bumpers to the supports first which I will do if my way doesn't work. Thanks all.