how to fasten sockets in f/g bumper?

930chef · 12-01-2011, 07:41 PM

I just had my car painted and added a front and rear TRE irocish style bumpers. i bought 2 sockets for 1157 bulbs. what is the best way to install these sockets? they are plastic and apprx 1" diameter.
i will have to core a hole, but do i epoxy it to the bumper or glass it in? or silicone?

looking forward for advice on this. i am going to have a hard time cutting a hole in a brand new bumper...wanna make it right the 1st time.

just to clarify, its for the front turn signal/running light.

thanks,
Kevin

proffighter · proffighter's Garage

Maybe a pic of the sockets would help

930chef · 12-02-2011, 05:02 AM

i will post this evening. is there a preferred socket for this application?
i just found one of several at pep boys, but if there is one that is used specifically for this application let me know.

thanks...pic to follow

proffighter · proffighter's Garage

Because normally IROC bumpers are made for stock flasher units

930chef · 12-02-2011, 06:42 PM

TRE's front bumper has the running light "bucket" molded into the f/g. i actually think the picture profighter posted of the bumper would be an easier install. but i must admit i am a rookie.
so in go the light sockets with some gauze and resin, nobody will see the back of the bumper, so im in luck.
thanks,
kevin

175K911 · 12-03-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 930chef

I just had my car painted and added a front and rear TRE irocish style bumpers. i bought 2 sockets for 1157 bulbs. what is the best way to install these sockets? they are plastic and apprx 1" diameter.
i will have to core a hole, but do i epoxy it to the bumper or glass it in? or silicone?

looking forward for advice on this. i am going to have a hard time cutting a hole in a brand new bumper...wanna make it right the 1st time.

just to clarify, its for the front turn signal/running light.

thanks,
Kevin

I drilled holes in the recessed part of my TRE bumper in a location comparable to where the stock bulbs would have been in the stock lights. Then I painted the recessed area with a chrome silver paint from Autozone. Finally I epoxied the sockets into the holes, and attached the stock lenses in place with long screws through the fiberglass using nuts from behind.