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KilrSmrf 11-27-2019 07:27 PM

Quik Latch on NA bumper
 
I'm doing a quick disconnect bumper/splitter setup. The hard to reach bolts on the NA were rusted out so need to do something. Thinking Quik Latch setup with a bracket like the attached picture where those hard to reach bolts are. I'll likely make my own bracket that spans both holes in that hard to reach area. Add another quik latch where 2 is on the attached picture. Then a splitter disconnect like Nine Lives or Kazespec and call it a day.

Thoughts?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...910f131de2.png
Front bumper
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...df82ec3612.jpg
Rusted
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...af9dc3aabd.png
Quik Latch

Cory M 12-01-2019 11:11 AM

I've seen it done a couple of times just using location 2 in your pic. The brackets had to be fabricated to reach though.

KilrSmrf 12-01-2019 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by Cory M (Post 1556148)
I've seen it done a couple of times just using location 2 in your pic. The brackets had to be fabricated to reach though.

Interesting, didn't think it would be strong enough without something holding at 1.

Cory M 12-01-2019 03:46 PM

Factory bracket was still used in the middle to bolt to the core support.

cordycord 12-01-2019 06:38 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1Set-JDM-Qu...wAAOSwxxVZiV-c

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mia...5ccdb6270f.jpg


Cheap. Works.

KilrSmrf 12-03-2019 08:17 PM

Yeah no doubt that's easy.




matrussell122 12-03-2019 08:24 PM

That's ricey though

MetalMuffins 12-04-2019 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by matrussell122 (Post 1556348)
That's ricey though

Maybe try to match body color; knock the rice factor down by a couple points :2cents:

Wingman703 12-06-2019 07:41 AM

Don't use those rubber band ones unless you enjoy replacing the bands every year as they heatcycle, age, and crack.

ViRtUaLheretic 01-24-2020 01:04 PM

I have an NB2 and there was already a hole near where #2 was and was able to use that for my Quik Latch. It took some playing around with it to get the length right as the angle is a bit off for the cup to attach. In order to release the bumper I have to press hard on the bumper and then it is able to release. The gap is off just a tiny bit but that is most likely due to where I drilled the hole in the bumper.

KilrSmrf 01-25-2020 12:54 PM

Wish I could find someone that did this for an NA so I can get a sense of the bracket they used. Ah well, I'll figure it out. :)

Z33Taxi 01-28-2020 11:06 AM

off topic: What flange are you using for your brake duct on your front bumper?

edit: nvm, i see it comes with the kit


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