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Apr 26, 2011 | 08:10 PM

#51

jjntj2003

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From: mccalla alabama

so the plastic cover will separate without removing the whole bumper?

Apr 26, 2011 | 08:55 PM

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arasco85

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Originally Posted by jjntj2003

so the plastic cover will separate without removing the whole bumper?

Yes. The two outside bolts on each side hold the plastic if I remember correctly

Jun 6, 2011 | 05:59 AM

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mrlobaloba

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Originally Posted by Tuto

Great write up. Thank you !

I would like to see a write up for the removal of the rear bumper.

I agree

Jun 10, 2011 | 01:35 PM

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Cfraser1

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From: Murfreesboro, TN

Thanks alot for the write up, it saved me alot of time and frustration yesterday!

Jun 15, 2011 | 07:53 AM

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CreepyJeeper

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Originally Posted by seer1

Be careful taking those wires off. I ended up cutting the ties to get them off and damned if I didn't cut the ESP wires at that front left corner.

Anyone think we should start a contest for the most creative use of the stock bumper?

Is this what the wiring is for? Or am I pre-wired for fogs? I have a stock bumper without fog lights, but still have wiring in bumper...

Jul 2, 2011 | 07:14 PM

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chasingfireflies

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From: Savannah, GA

Brilliant

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Originally Posted by jeeperjkjeeper

Just removed my bumper. Took about an hour due to the fact that i had a hell of a time getting all 8 nuts off easily. I found it very difficult to get at the ones behind the sway bar disco. I had to remove that plastic frame cover thingy and get at the nuts from the top. Should have tried this first because it is easier that way..
Tomorrow my spyder poisen customs bumper gets a fresh coat of duplicolor and gets mounted to my Jeep..thanks Jeremy for the great bumper.

I'll post pics when it is finished.

Brilliant! Sometimes the obvious stares me in the face.

Jul 27, 2011 | 11:01 AM

#57

RubiDude

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From: Suffolk, VA

Thread resurrection! I am getting ready to take mine. I have had it off before when I installed the Body Armor 4x4 plate instead of the plastic sled...I am hoping this goes easier!?! Fingers crossed...will try and throw up pics of the finished product.

Jul 27, 2011 | 11:28 AM

#58

iD0C

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From: Wilmington, NC

Great write up!

Jul 30, 2011 | 06:16 AM

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newrm76

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From: Boston MA

great write up. thanks for the help

Jan 14, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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xYike

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From: Frisco, TX

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Originally Posted by Dusty Bill

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You will need to get the electrical loom off the bumper. For that you need an edge cutter. Be careful to cut the push mount cable ties, that hold the loom in position, at the base and not cut the loom itself.

Bill

Doing this without slicing a finger or wiring could prove difficult! I just used a pointed set of wire cutters that I could sort of wedge between the bumper steel and the plastic clip and SNIP.

Also, I didn't have a need for a 12" extension ... maybe others did but using a deep socket 18MM I used a 3" extension and got to the bolts from the top of the bumper without any problem. I will return the 12" on my next trip to Sears.

Thanks a TON for the write-up OP ... totally a n00b mechanic here but I'm a lifehacker at heart and love to learn. NEXT ... rear bumper.

BEFORE and AFTER

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