Is it necessary to remove front grill to replace stock bumper?
09-03-2009, 05:53 PM
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Is it necessary to remove front grill to replace stock bumper?
Thinking of possibly replacing my stock bumper with the Mopar off-road bumper w/ NO winch (just like the look of it and don't need a winch)- I notice the instructions say that you need to 1st remove the grill (and plastic part where a winch would go) but I don't see the reason if you can get to the bumper bolts from under (after removing the air dam, of course)- any thoughts/advice?
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09-04-2009, 12:44 PM
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thinking of possibly replacing my stock bumper with the mopar off-road bumper w/ no winch (just like the look of it and don't need a winch)- i notice the instructions say that you need to 1st remove the grill (and plastic part where a winch would go) but i don't see the reason if you can get to the bumper bolts from under (after removing the air dam, of course)- any thoughts/advice?
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09-04-2009, 10:30 PM
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I just put on Rugged Ridge stubby on and no need at all to pull the grill.
The hardest part is getting those plastic screws out.
Someone said to have a drill to drill out the plastic screws (that don't unscrew), I gave up in frustration and used a crow bar, pooped them right off or though!
The hardest part is getting those plastic screws out.
Someone said to have a drill to drill out the plastic screws (that don't unscrew), I gave up in frustration and used a crow bar, pooped them right off or though!