[Formulabruce]

Bob... FYI the car, at the factory had PADS on the car body side to keep from scratching the paint when installed, pics in the assy. manual.. Not sure if they are there, fell off, etc... can be a big help when installing Good luck, looks sweet!!~ The sides of the bumper tend to head down hill when its tightened, the big hole in the side brackets allows for this to be adjusted, so Pads on side are super needed..

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

Bob... FYI the car, at the factory had PADS on the car body side to keep from scratching the paint when installed, pics in the assy. manual.. Not sure if they are there, fell off, etc... can be a big help when installing Good luck, looks sweet!!~ The sides of the bumper tend to head down hill when its tightened, the big hole in the side brackets allows for this to be adjusted, so Pads on side are super needed..

Bruce,

Thanks so much for your help and guidance - that's what is great about this Forum. There are no pads remaining, but I am sure that I will have plenty of pig mats and painters tape on hand. I appreciate the tip on the oversize side holes. What's the recommended order of bolt tightening? I would assume that I should get the correct horizontal attitude and tighten the side bumper bolts furthest toward the front first and then work my way back. Is that correct?

Thanks again,

BWB