It doesn’t sound any different to me. I’ve only driven a couple miles so far but removing the resonator isn’t like chopping the muffler so likely not much change
E&E Low Profile Bumper! (1 Viewer)
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turbo8
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How was the installation, any issues?
No issues at all! Everything went perfectly and looks great
turbo8
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That's what I like to hear!. Are you running 37s?
I’m not… yet… waiting on my kings to show up then it will come time to fit the 37s that are sitting in waiting
Just picked up from powder coat.
turbo8
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Looking good.
By the way, be careful around the edges of the filler pieces, they have pretty sharp edges on them. They have the sharp edges so they blend into the main bumper part.
I know I saw (or thought I saw) a step by step install guide for the bumper…can anyone provide a link or quickly write one up? Thanks!
turbo8
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Thanks! Can the resonator go back on after installation or is it necessary to use a straight pipe?
turbo8
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Pretty sure it can go back on.
I did not need to remove my resonator during installation. I only needed to disconnect it from the rubber mounts and let it hang there, then reconnect when I was done. There's still a decent gap between the bumper and resonator, you can sort of see it in this photo:
Here's where I went into some of the details of my install:
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Working though install right now. The gaps between top the E&E bumper and the Toyota body to bumper line is 16.5” on the install page but more like 18” with the driver side wing on my truck- leaving a huge gap even though I made a conservative initial cut. Any idea what I might be doing wrong?
My initial rough cut was around 18.5", measuring at an angle that follows the wheel well (see photo). I just went out and measured the final distance, and it's 18". Measured straight up-and-down vertical it's almost exactly 16".
Also, make sure the cylindrical brace that goes inside the frame, around the bolt, is not caught up on the inside edge of the inner frame hole, that would end up angling the bumper lower than it should be.
So in other words, make sure this aluminum brace is flush with the frame.
Also, make sure these frame welds aren't interfering. The OEM weld slop can vary quite a bit, and definitely could interfere in some extreme cases.
Also, make sure these frame welds aren't interfering. The OEM weld slop can vary quite a bit, and definitely could interfere in some extreme cases.
Yup. That was my mistake. I took the 16.5” number on the install guide, added 1/2” to it for safety but the actual number is 18 leaving a large gap. I used some bulb type weather strip to clean it up a little. If I feel energetic tomorrow I might try to shim the main attach point with an m12 washer to tilt it up a little.
You need to make a trip to the US with a friend and stick the parts into your luggage. I have done that on many occasions for myself and friends. That is the overseas version of mud ship. My best coup was importing a complete British cask system for my home brewing (two casks, a beer engine, and all the sundries). My cask system is better than many commercial breweries in the US.Around 300€ shipping -> shipping and price together x 4,5% import tax for car parts -> and this together x 19,5% sales tax.
All together around $2220 in the end… so for a (to be honest) just for fun upgrade is 18% of what I paid for my 200 a little bit too heavy hehe
Also declare it as art so to get a reduced customs tax.
