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Removing rear bumper 200 1988

posted by  rstarkie on  Fri Oct 17 02:45 CST 2003
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As Mac indicated the main attachment is with the through bolts in the shock tube that is in the frame horns. There are also two (?) bolts on each side (13mm?)that need to be removed. These are outside and hold the faceplate of the shock in place. Lots of PBBlaster after wirebrushing the nuts and threads. Allow plenty of soak time. You really need PBBlaster or Kroil to expect success here as the corrosion in this area is plentiful. There is also some attacment of the bumper to the rear quarter panel on each side.

Chances are the aluminum has corroded into dust in the area that the steel bolts attach the aluminum piece to the shock. If a replacement bumper is not available you can remove the cover from the bumper and install a length of steel in the channels that run the length of the aluminum piece. Drill the steel flat stock to match the holes in the shock and install new bolts. Replace the bumper cover and you should be better than new.

Randy






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