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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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Do I need to change the brackets to install rear mtech bumper cover? Going to order one from Umnitza.
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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No, but I strongly recommend ordering the three brackets. Left, right and center. Otherwise, you need to find a way to secure the left and right lower connection. Some have used zip ties but I guess you could use chicken wire, string etc...
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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So you actually need to change the brackets !!! ��
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 05:03 AM
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No, but I strongly recommend ordering the three brackets. Left, right and center. Otherwise, you need to find a way to secure the left and right lower connection. Some have used zip ties but I guess you could use chicken wire, string etc...
Thank you. Those brackets are not cheep as I see but better to get them than using zip ties.
And this mod comes close to $800.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Yes change the side brackets and rear holder for proper fitment. I've seen a shop try to do it without the correct brackets and it was ghetto fabulous. All three should be about $105 at the most. Here are the part numbers: 51127896615, 51127896616, and 51127897144.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Yes change the side brackets and rear holder for proper fitment. I've seen a shop try to do it without the correct brackets and it was ghetto fabulous. All three should be about $105 at the most. Here are the part numbers: 51127896615, 51127896616, and 51127897144.
Excellent. Was going to ask for correct part numbers. I appreciate that.
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