The black bitch.

I was on YouTube and saw a Z with a splitter with two rod braces coming off the bumper ,looked kinda like a NASCAR . Anyone seen it or know who makes it

5280Racer

which video? there are few people who make their own and use the hiem struts for strength.

The black bitch.

I couldn't find the video again but I think I like it, it's diffident . I couldn't see it to well

rabrooks

Here's mine. I just installed these this week. I made them from bits and pieces laying around the shop. They are bolted to the front cross member behind the bumper cover

I have the front bumper cover ZR1 support behind the bumper. The lower brackets thru bolt thru that part. I think it'll stay there until my next off road excursion.

The black bitch.

That's it I like it looks nice , maybe chrome rods .thanks a lot rabrooks

rabrooks

The rods are 3/8" stainless steel rod stock threaded with 3/8-24 threads. I had some 3/8" tubing that I threaded that was lighter. I was afraid the thread would pull out if/when I had an off road excursion, so I didn't use them.

The black bitch.

Would work if it was bolted to spoiler ?and I believe there functional .

rabrooks

In order to bolt them to the actual splitter, I would have to bend the rods and change the angle a good bit. Since the splitter is bolted to the inner ZR1 support and the stainless supports are bolted to the same piece, I am confident all is as secure as it can be, barring any orange cones or thick grass piles. I have a mold for the splitter because I am good at ripping it off. I tried making a thick one once. That was a major mistake. It created damage to the bumper cover. The cheaper (read "Thinner) fiberglass break away's are always more forgiving (read cheap chopper gun fiberglass). The cheap units serve a good purpose. They are light weight and they do provide the downforce required.

The black bitch.

Don't feel bad I have the factory rubber piece and still messed up but it's time move up I have zr1 wing and CF skirts ,I just nerd a CF splitter and those bolts. Thanks for the help

VetteVinnie

Did you by chance take a bunch of pictures during this project? I have the fascia reinforcement, but I can still see slight deformation in the lower lip of the fascia from a couple of 170+ MPH runs. I'm thinking it needs something more to keep that bottom lip straight (just like what you have).

rabrooks

I didn't take pictures but I can tell you how I did it.
Remove the bumper cover and the foam block behind it. That exposes the front cross member. Locate where you want the braces and mark it. Mine are at 7.5" from center. I attached a piece of aluminum square tube to the top of the cross member and let it stick out the front about .75" Then I marked the foam block where the brackets are installed. Using a hand saw, I cut a slot in the foam block where the strut will go. Basically I cut out a slot .5" wide from near the aft top of the block to the lower front corner of the block. I threaded some stainless rod and screwed a steel eyelet onto it. Then I attached the eyelet to the aluminum brackets on the cross member. I let them hang down until I was ready to install the bumper cover.I cut corresponding holes in the bumper cover and grill. The slots start about half way down the grill and go up into the horizontal part of the bumper cover opening running forward about 1". Fish the cover on and feed the bars thru the openings.

Bumper cover prep. I made some small brackets to receive the same style eyelets I used on the top brackets. I thru bolted that bracket thru the bumper cover and ZR1 style bumper support. I used thin aluminum plate on the backside as a big washer. I didn't want my screws holding the bracket on to pull thru.

When the bumper cover is in place, thread the lower eyelet onto the stainless rod. Align it with the lower bracket and install a bolt.

The stainless rod had to be 12 7/8" long to be the correct length with the eyelets which were 1" long. I used. The threads on each end of the rod was 7/16" long

VetteVinnie

Perfect. Thank you.

The black bitch.

Thanks for the information .

VRedZ06

My Splitter uses 1/4 20 7/16 hex bolts to secure the bottom with the top portions. I need to know which manufactures provide struts with the same bolt confirgureation so I cab just screw it in.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

DaOtherOne

Check out the splitter on Mordeths car. Is this what you are looking for?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1599941707

VRedZ06

I guess I have to be more exact. There are 2 parts a top and bottom. The bolts secure through the bottom, I will take pictures tomorrow. So What I need is a strut with a bolt that will screw into the hole and then fasten to the bumper top. . Thanks for the response. If I was just going through he air dam NP but I want to fasten to the connecting point.

Thanks!!!!!