Knucklehead97 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I'm wanting to take my front bumper off so i can paint it and my fender flares black. How do i go about taking off my front bumper, fender flares, and the weird thing attached to the flares and wraps under the bumper? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 It's easiest to unbolt the 3 bolts in each bumper bracket to the frame. Most likely Torx bolts and you can see them if you crane your neck from below/behind the bumper. Support the bumper so it doesn't fall on you but usually you need to wiggle the bumper off the frame rails. The fender flares are held on with several small bolts and you need to remove the nuts you can see along the inner well. You may also find a screw under the forward end of the flare attached the the sheet metal. Don't be surprised if some of the flare bolts snap off. The rubber shield behind the bumper can have a combination of plastic and metal rivets and even a couple bolts. Take your time and remove all fasteners as cleanly as possible. That will pay off during re-installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 If you need a hand I'm in Alabama City. Wouldn't mind helping a fellow Comanche enthusiast :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 I might hit you up on that sometime, if my mom starts allowing people in my yard haha (I'm just sixteen, so) I'm just a hair outside collinsville in a little valley known as duck springs. I can't believe theres someone else with a comanche around here that actually builds them up. Ive only seen 4 around town. Are the bolts a bolt and nut or are they threaded to the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Threaded to the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Great. Its hard enough getting one wrench up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 It's not that bad. I've taken plenty of front bumpers off these things. The main thing is to just support it so it doesn't fall on ya. Ask me how I know. The flares are easy too. More than likely the bolts will break like already said. If they do don't worry, they can be reattached using stainless bolts, fender washers, and nylon locking nuts. That's one of the first "mods" I always do to my rigs. You can check out pics in my 91 topic from my signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I might hit you up on that sometime, if my mom starts allowing people in my yard haha (I'm just sixteen, so) I'm just a hair outside collinsville in a little valley known as duck springs. I can't believe theres someone else with a comanche around here that actually builds them up. Ive only seen 4 around town. Are the bolts a bolt and nut or are they threaded to the frame? :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 I might hit you up on that sometime, if my mom starts allowing people in my yard haha (I'm just sixteen, so) I'm just a hair outside collinsville in a little valley known as duck springs. I can't believe theres someone else with a comanche around here that actually builds them up. Ive only seen 4 around town. Are the bolts a bolt and nut or are they threaded to the frame? :hmm: Shes quite anti-social haha, and the yards a mess. Working on getting a garage set up so i have a floor to work on when this bama rain makes it a marsh >.> and I'm hoping to start my bumper removal andpainting this weekend :D along with new front tires for my brother and I's jeeps. I need a new rear passenger side flare, forgot the PO snapped that one on a tree >.>anybody know someone that has one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Are you talking "shotgun across the lap" anti social or just "don't want any strangers around" anti social? Why don't YOU clean the yard..then you're golden. :D . You'll have fun removing the flares if the bumper is a problem. The flares are held on by small nuts, and then by push on washers. If you are lucky enough to get the nuts off out without without breaking the bolt/studs, you'll have an easier time. Get up in there and start spraying them with PB Blaster or Kroil about a week ahead of time, a couple times a day. That'll increase your chances of not busting anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 To me it's gratifying to hear of a 16 year old that respects his parents wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 $#!& I'm 20 and when I'm home for winter/summer break I still come home for my midnight 'curfew' (if I'm coming home that night) and follow their 'rules'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sheeesh that sucks I was at 16 getting home at 3am and up by 6 to get to school the next day of course my parents got pissed but they didn't mind because I was up before them when they were going to drop me off at school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Both of mine came off easily. If you need a hand I'm not far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Are you talking "shotgun across the lap" anti social or just "don't want any strangers around" anti social? Why don't YOU clean the yard..then you're golden. :D.You'll have fun removing the flares if the bumper is a problem. The flares are held on by small nuts, and then by push on washers. If you are lucky enough to get the nuts off out without without breaking the bolt/studs, you'll have an easier time. Get up in there and start spraying them with PB Blaster or Kroil about a week ahead of time, a couple times a day. That'll increase your chances of not busting anything. Deffinetely the just doesnt want strangers around type lol. My dad was the shotgun across the lap one :D i also started pb blasting earlier. And myron, i think ive got it figured out, but i really appreciate the offer and if theres anything i don't know about, youre the first message sent. So glad theres someone nearby thats willing to help :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I use a breaker bar on all 6 until they're free and then an air ratchet to buzz them off. I've seen too many Comanche's go off to scrapyards and junkyards already. I would rather help someone keep one going than see another one go off to that dreadful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 I broke my breaker bar during my brothers ball joint replacement xD and air ratchets are a dream i have. To be honest i don't even have a floor jack, just a bottle one. I don't care what i have to put in this Comanche, whether it be sweat blood or cash, its not going anywhere. I'm still wondering how i havent seen you driving around, i can spot a comanche from a mile away. Closest ive seen to one that looked like yours, was a white 2wd five speed 4.0 in the dollar tree parking lot beside hobby lobby. Which i kindly stuck a note in the windshield of asking how much for :D (this was way before i had mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sheeesh that sucks I was at 16 getting home at 3am and up by 6 to get to school the next day of course my parents got pissed but they didn't mind because I was up before them when they were going to drop me off at school. Perhaps if you had gotten a little more sleep you would have remembered the lessons regarding punctuation. Just messin' with ya!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92tanMJ Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Sheeesh that sucks I was at 16 getting home at 3am and up by 6 to get to school the next day of course my parents got pissed but they didn't mind because I was up before them when they were going to drop me off at school. Perhaps if you had gotten a little more sleep you would have remembered the lessons regarding punctuation. Just messin' with ya!! :D Lol no he's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Yeah I am pretty bad at English. Better at math. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehead97 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 I was lucky enough to be a homeschooled kid. My curfew is early but my wakeup time is late :D gotta love that sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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