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frty9rsfn 03-14-2012 11:40 PM

Rear Bumper Bracket
 
Hey guys,

after doing research on completely shaving the rear bumper bracket, i figured that it wouldnt affect anything unless an after market fiberglass bumper would be installed... is this correct??? :confused2:

how many have done a complete rear bumper bracket shave without any issue occuring after???? i wanna completely shave the entire bracket or maybe move the bolt a half and inch or so further... im wondering if the rear bumper would become flumsy, become loose, wobble etc. if the bolt is completely removed...

ive seen bumpers on hondas wobble specially when in the freeway and open road driving... :eek: ... want it to appear and seem as if nothing was ever modded unless you looked underneath... haha

G37-J 03-15-2012 11:50 AM

I did it and have no issues, but then again I drilled a little hole on the lip of the rear bumper where it meets the fender and passed a tie-strap through it just in case. Had done it on my ISx50 for the fronts and worked well also. GL

jsp872 03-15-2012 01:45 PM

i thought you did a small shave and that fixed the issue,
are you thinking about doing a complete shave just for the heck of it? or is it still rubbing?

Weiboy718 03-15-2012 01:55 PM

Mines are completely shaved off too. I used 3m double side tape to keep the bumper in place and not a single issue.

Yes, if you plan on getting a aftermarket fiberglass bumper you will have some problems from keeping it up. What I can suggest is remove the bolt, use a rubber mallet and bend it instead of cutting it off completely that way it's still there if you ever need it.

frty9rsfn 03-15-2012 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by G37-J (Post 3393037)
I did it and have no issues, but then again I drilled a little hole on the lip of the rear bumper where it meets the fender and passed a tie-strap through it just in case. Had done it on my ISx50 for the fronts and worked well also. GL

ok... sounds like another good method in dealing with the rubbing...


Originally Posted by jsp872 (Post 3393151)
i thought you did a small shave and that fixed the issue,
are you thinking about doing a complete shave just for the heck of it? or is it still rubbing?

i did do a small trimming and it actually works... well, it works really well when im alone or with a front passenger... so not a biggie... however, the real test came when i drove with three passengers... two on the rear were a little on the heavy side too... rubbed slightly when turning up on a driveway/lot...

not a big issue since im usually with at most a single passenger... but once in a full moon, i do carry two, maybe three passengers and want to eliminate any possibility... thats all...

so i guess you can say that its kinda for the heck of it... maybe... :)


Originally Posted by Weiboy718 (Post 3393159)
Mines are completely shaved off too. I used 3m double side tape to keep the bumper in place and not a single issue.

Yes, if you plan on getting a aftermarket fiberglass bumper you will have some problems from keeping it up. What I can suggest is remove the bolt, use a rubber mallet and bend it instead of cutting it off completely that way it's still there if you ever need it.

awesome... sounds like a great method instead of cutting the entire bracket completely... had a different method and will gonna see which looks best... gonna have it up today again and gonna see if i go this route though... bending it instead... thanks

P Casey 03-15-2012 06:45 PM

Mine is pretty close to being completely off. It was needed for my wheels tire set up to fit. I have no probs.

frty9rsfn 03-15-2012 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by P Casey (Post 3393558)
Mine is pretty close to being completely off. It was needed for my wheels tire set up to fit. I have no probs.

oh, ok... just wondering, so does the piece that remains have no function??? or are you still using the remaining to hold the bumper..??

VossenG37S 03-15-2012 11:13 PM

Shaved and good to go! No rubs even w my +25 and 275z and I'm pretty low. Shave it and look good lol.

frty9rsfn 03-16-2012 01:06 AM


Originally Posted by VossenG37S (Post 3393770)
Shaved and good to go! No rubs even w my +25 and 275z and I'm pretty low. Shave it and look good lol.

lol... ok... that pretty much convinced me... ahaha

gonna shave most and then use a rivet...

kartleyBecil 03-16-2012 02:46 AM

I did it and have no issues
http://www.ihatespam.info/song3.jpghttp://www.ihatespam.info/song2.jpg
http://www.sunlian.net/3.jpg

frty9rsfn 03-16-2012 09:24 PM


Originally Posted by kartleyBecil (Post 3393906)


ok... great... its good to hear that this is an option which doesnt affect anything...

btw... i cant see the pics you posted... is it just my comp??? i also clicked on it and it takes me to some website... can you repost??? would really like to see your pics...

D_Rek 03-17-2012 11:08 PM

^^^
Yes please fix the links so we can see the pics.

Fentress24 04-27-2012 12:18 PM

going to try this tonight. I am rubbing that bracket pretty bad in the rear. Trimmed it last night and still rubbing. Going to try the full shave tonight

Topher9425 04-28-2012 09:05 PM

Yea, post some pics of how much you all have trimmed.....curious to see myself

DiasG 06-29-2012 12:22 AM


Originally Posted by Topher9425 (Post 3434011)
Yea, post some pics of how much you all have trimmed.....curious to see myself

+1 ^^^ for pics


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