engine and drivetrain Bumper And Ball Joint Help

[scoopyg]

Thanks fysh,

 

   I got the accordions cut down, filled and painted, and they are gonna look nice.  I'll post some pics once I get them back on the car.   Rich

[scoopyg]

Here are some shots of the cut-down accordions.  Still not 100% happy with the way the joint turned out, but good enough until I can get another set to perfect the technique.  Thanks again to all who posted advice, it is much appreciated.

[buckweber]

I relieved the shock by drilling a hole and the fluid came out.   Shock will only compress if I hit it with a sledge.  Very tiny increments.  What am I doing wrong?

[biltwok2]

Another EZ way to tuck the front bumper it is buy a length of 2 inch exhaust pipe, cut to length desired, drill a hole in each end for the mounting bolts , and reinstall. Avoids the mess of drilling into the compressed shock oil, oil in your eyes, and can tuck the bumper to any desired location. I put the center of the bumper about an inch from the kidney. And you get to save the original shocks!

[Rosheee]

On 10/13/2016 at 8:42 AM, biltwok2 said:

Another EZ way to tuck the front bumper it is buy a length of 2 inch exhaust pipe, cut to length desired, drill a hole in each end for the mounting bolts , and reinstall. Avoids the mess of drilling into the compressed shock oil, oil in your eyes, and can tuck the bumper to any desired location. I put the center of the bumper about an inch from the kidney. And you get to save the original shocks!

 

does this hold up well though? are they still working for you?

[Stevenc22]

^ It holds up fine. THere is a company that actuall sells the tubing as a front bumper tuck. I used their kit and it worked fine.

 

https://www.racetep.com/automaker/bmw/short-front-bumper-kit-2002/short-front-bumper-kit-for-74-76-2002.html

 

However its nothing more than some tubing, so might as well make it your self!

[Rosheee]

Damn. 120.... id rather mess with it myself. I just need to get the lengths to cut the pipe to. Anyone happen to have them on hand? Rear and front tuck..

[Stevenc22]

Just drill the shocks, especially the back. Super simple.

[Rosheee]

Thanks bud. Ill use a riot sheild for the spraying fluid