Roush Front end swap...need help
01-16-2012, 12:07 AM
#12
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When I did my GT bumper swap we didn't take off the wheels.
Just turn the wheels hard to either side so you can get the fender shields out.
I wouldn't think it would be any different for the Roush swap, the bumpers are really easy to remove once you get started.
Just turn the wheels hard to either side so you can get the fender shields out.
I wouldn't think it would be any different for the Roush swap, the bumpers are really easy to remove once you get started.
01-16-2012, 12:12 AM
#13
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+1, I just turned the wheels to get the CS bumper installed as well. The hardest part is just taking off the inner fender liners, which is not that hard haha.
01-16-2012, 12:16 AM
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Well, the paint will have to wait as the funds are not there right now. I am working on ridding myself of debt right now so I don't want to go spending money on things like paint. I am going to laugh every time I see this thing outside looking all mismatched. It's all about the build and I know what it will look like and that's what matters most.
side note, does anyone know how long this swap may take and what pains I should look forward to? I think I may be able to remove the front without taking off the front tires but if someone could confirm that and help me out that would be amazing.
side note, does anyone know how long this swap may take and what pains I should look forward to? I think I may be able to remove the front without taking off the front tires but if someone could confirm that and help me out that would be amazing.
Last edited by defiance; 01-16-2012 at 12:19 AM.
01-16-2012, 08:59 AM
#16
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Yeah I forgot to mention that I had a buddy help me out with mine. And the bumper had paint damage, It needed to be repainted so it was only a temporary install where I was not very careful with the bumper. Now if I will be installing a freshly painted bumper I sure will take my sweet time installing it.
01-16-2012, 01:40 PM
#17
Ok, so I decided that I'm going to get it painted now too...lol...my paint guy said that he would let me pay in installments because he knows i'm good for it so I'll be getting it done this week. I should be installing it on the weekend so stay tuned.
01-16-2012, 01:54 PM
#18
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That's nice. Look forward to seeing nice pics.
01-16-2012, 06:09 PM
#19
Ok so, this thing is BEAT but I'm pretty sure its' mostly cosmetic and there is one minor crack and everything else doesn't seem like it will cause this to be a serious problem. I do have a few questions. There are a few spots that will need work and I'm a little worried about them.
The right side skirt is missing this piece...see pic
The holes were the plugs connect to the close out panel are mangled (this is the worst one, not all are this bad):
(that's not rust it's dirt and chipped paint)
Here's the bumper:
Should I be alright after my body shop guy gets to work on these? Worst case I'll be purchasing the set-up a little earlier than I planned.
The right side skirt is missing this piece...see pic
The holes were the plugs connect to the close out panel are mangled (this is the worst one, not all are this bad):
(that's not rust it's dirt and chipped paint)
Here's the bumper:
Should I be alright after my body shop guy gets to work on these? Worst case I'll be purchasing the set-up a little earlier than I planned.
Last edited by bakerjd; 01-16-2012 at 06:15 PM.