front bumper cover install
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front bumper cover install
my car didnt have a front bumper cover. i bought one, with the retaining bolt kits
problem is i dont have an upper or lower retainer on the car, just sides.
is it possible to install it on there without those? just use the screws into the support brace?
while i am asking questions, i put a new spring on the rear, and apparently the old one was so worn. Now the wheels point down and in.
is that common when replacing?
and last- what is the least vacuum you guys have ran with your camshafts and still where ok on the headlights and accessories?
have a 280H comp cam magnum series, and i am thinking it is going to be an issue. may only pull 12.
appreciate any help.
problem is i dont have an upper or lower retainer on the car, just sides.
is it possible to install it on there without those? just use the screws into the support brace?
while i am asking questions, i put a new spring on the rear, and apparently the old one was so worn. Now the wheels point down and in.
is that common when replacing?
and last- what is the least vacuum you guys have ran with your camshafts and still where ok on the headlights and accessories?
have a 280H comp cam magnum series, and i am thinking it is going to be an issue. may only pull 12.
appreciate any help.
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From: Southbound
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Originally Posted by Juniorbat
...Now the wheels point down and in. is that common when replacing?...
If things do not improve significantly, you've got your new spring in wrong or you'll need a trip to the alignment shop.
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thanks guys, will try with the bolt/retainer kit i have with the bumper cover and see .
as far as the spring, same leaf count, went in the same way it came out. the center prong on the center mount went into the hole on the diff housing, snugged it, then did one side at a time.
cant drive it around yet, finishing paint, then putting the engine in. Will keep bouncing on it though. It could just be so out of whack from all the aligments over time compensating for weak spring? It was original spring, original shocks, original brakes, bushings, etc. 32 year old stuff all the way around. Not too worried about it, i was going to realign the whole thing anyways.
as far as the spring, same leaf count, went in the same way it came out. the center prong on the center mount went into the hole on the diff housing, snugged it, then did one side at a time.
cant drive it around yet, finishing paint, then putting the engine in. Will keep bouncing on it though. It could just be so out of whack from all the aligments over time compensating for weak spring? It was original spring, original shocks, original brakes, bushings, etc. 32 year old stuff all the way around. Not too worried about it, i was going to realign the whole thing anyways.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Houston Texas
thanks guys, will try with the bolt/retainer kit i have with the bumper cover and see .
as far as the spring, same leaf count, went in the same way it came out. the center prong on the center mount went into the hole on the diff housing, snugged it, then did one side at a time.
cant drive it around yet, finishing paint, then putting the engine in. Will keep bouncing on it though. It could just be so out of whack from all the aligments over time compensating for weak spring? It was original spring, original shocks, original brakes, bushings, etc. 32 year old stuff all the way around. Not too worried about it, i was going to realign the whole thing anyways.
as far as the spring, same leaf count, went in the same way it came out. the center prong on the center mount went into the hole on the diff housing, snugged it, then did one side at a time.
cant drive it around yet, finishing paint, then putting the engine in. Will keep bouncing on it though. It could just be so out of whack from all the aligments over time compensating for weak spring? It was original spring, original shocks, original brakes, bushings, etc. 32 year old stuff all the way around. Not too worried about it, i was going to realign the whole thing anyways.
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You have to roll the car back and forth to settle the camber after
raising the rear off the wheels. Bouncing won't do anything. Roll it.
As to the bumper: a fiberglass or Truflex will go in with the bolt kit.
A Urethane cover needs all the retainers ... no bolt kit.
raising the rear off the wheels. Bouncing won't do anything. Roll it.
As to the bumper: a fiberglass or Truflex will go in with the bolt kit.
A Urethane cover needs all the retainers ... no bolt kit.
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From: Lake Arrowhead - Georgia > 72 Base Coupe & 74 BB Roadster
Originally Posted by Juniorbat
cool to know, its a trueflex one from ecklers, will give it a whirl monday
I've got to replace mine on the 74 asap!.
Thanks...............
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