How to remove front bumper?

[mknherhappy]

How do you remove the front bumper? Is it very difficult?

 

Thanks again for your help.

[james750]

just remove the torx bolts on the bumper itself, that will pull it off. then remove the 3 bolts holding the brackets on, then (if u have tow hooks) remove the torx bolts at the frame tie ins. ;)

[Luvtohunt]

just remove the torx bolts on the bumper itself, that will pull it off. then remove the 3 bolts holding the brackets on, then (if u have tow hooks) remove the torx bolts at the frame tie ins. ;)

 

What is the round unit on the left hand side attached to the front bumper?

 

Thanks,

[mvusse]

That's a vacuum reservoir. It will help hold engine vacuum for operating among other things your heater controls and (if so equipped) cruise control.

[BLHTAZ]

The vacuum reservoir is on the right side...the horn is on the left...at least that's how it was on my truck.

 

BTW...remember...

 

Right side = passenger

Left side = driver

[mknherhappy]

The vacuum reservoir is on the right side...the horn is on the left...at least that's how it was on my truck.

 

BTW...remember...

 

Right side = passenger

Left side = driver

 

I stand corrected, it is on the right side. Is the vacuum reservoir nessessary if you do not have cruise control?

 

Thanks again.

[jwilson25]

Yes, you'll still want it for the heat and A/C if equipped. The reson is that it stores vacuum for times when you accelerate. Without it, you'll have wierd problems like the vents all going to defrost when accelerating up a hill becuase of the loss of vacuum to the system.

[mknherhappy]

Yes, you'll still want it for the heat and A/C if equipped. The reson is that it stores vacuum for times when you accelerate. Without it, you'll have wierd problems like the vents all going to defrost when accelerating up a hill becuase of the loss of vacuum to the system.

 

Thank you. Appreciate the help.

[james750]

 

On the left side in this pic (passenger side), you can see the vac bottle, he doesnt have cruise control b/c it is round and cruise control models have oval bottles. on the right side is the horn.

[mknherhappy]

 

On the left side in this pic (passenger side), you can see the vac bottle, he doesnt have cruise control b/c it is round and cruise control models have oval bottles. on the right side is the horn.

 

Really like your tow hooks. Where can I get a set? Do they mount to the bumper brackets?

[tjbliley]

Looks to me like you need offset BJ with the camber you have.

[Geonovast]

just remove the torx bolts on the bumper itself, that will pull it off. then remove the 3 bolts holding the brackets on, then (if u have tow hooks) remove the torx bolts at the frame tie ins. ;)

 

Sometimes much easier said than done. In my experience, the words "just remove" and "torx" should never be in the same sentence.

[pingpong]

Is your caster right on your front axle.. that will also cause your tires to sit funny like that

[HOrnbrod]

The vacuum reservoir is on the right side...the horn is on the left...at least that's how it was on my truck.

 

BTW...remember...

 

Right side = passenger

Left side = driver

 

Side note: MJs came provisioned on the harness for two horns but most were equipped w. only a single horn on the left side. But a single wire is there on the right side with a female spade connector that will plug into another horn. This way you can use a HI / LO horn set instead of the lame Meep Meep single horn. MJeff knows all about this wire. :eek: :cheers:

[mvusse]

just remove the torx bolts on the bumper itself, that will pull it off. then remove the 3 bolts holding the brackets on, then (if u have tow hooks) remove the torx bolts at the frame tie ins. ;)

 

Sometimes much easier said than done. In my experience, the words "just remove" and "torx" should never be in the same sentence.

 

Lifetime warrantee Torx socket set, 1/2 to 3/8 reducer, breaker bar and extension pipe. Once in a while you snap the Torx head socket, but usually the bolts come out no matter how badly rusted. You could also use your favorite penetrating lube, hammer and/or propane torch to help it break loose.

 

I have also found a front end collision to be quite successful at knocking rusted bolts loose. Has worked on 3 vehicles of mine so far (one was my fault, that one was totaled with severe frame damage).

[BLHTAZ]

 

On the left side in this pic (passenger side), you can see the vac bottle, he doesnt have cruise control b/c it is round and cruise control models have oval bottles. on the right side is the horn.

 

That is the way you see it in the pic...but, when talking about a vehicle, the left side is the Driver side and the right is the Passenger side ;) .

[mjeff87]

Side note: MJs came provisioned on the harness for two horns but most were equipped w. only a single horn on the left side. But a single wire is there on the right side with a female spade connector that will plug into another horn. This way you can use a HI / LO horn set instead of the lame Meep Meep single horn. MJeff knows all about this wire. :eek: :cheers:

 

ayup, I do.....:D

 

'cept now since I figgered it out, I have two MEEP MEEP horns, with the same pitch. Just as ghey, just twice as loud.. :chillin:

 

Jeff

[xj92]

My favorite is trying to remove the torx bolts after a bad front-end collision that wraps the bumper around the bolt heads. I've had to do it 2 vehicles now and always have to find a way to pry/bend the bumper away from the bolt heads and then get fancy with extensions, angles, wrenches, whatever can get in there.