Lets hear it for German Engineering - Replacing Bumper Shocks

[AFJuvat]

Well, horror of horrors today, someone backed into my car while it was parked - then left the area.

Fortunately, the only damage to my car was some green paint on my front licence plate bracket (ha ha!) and a compressed bumper shock.

Does anyone have any experience and/or hints/tips for replacing the bumper shocks?

Thanks

AFJuvat

[diannone]

take it off, put it in a vice and use a big hammer to knock it back out, save your money.

[AFJuvat]

Well, I already picked up a set of 2 on ebay ($15.50 - not bad)

They don't look like they should be too tough, but wondering if there are any secrets/hidden surprises to doing them

AFJuvat

[Leigh 13]

If you have an NA, it sounds to me like it's time for you to do the wolfpri bumper mod. Scroll down for the how-to.

- Leigh

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Everybody in the world is bent.

[diannone]

the bumper mod sure looks good but it eliminates a cheaper fix if you have any problems driving :-) i like being able to fix mine a little cheaper than having to take it to the shop and have the frame pulled out. just a thought.?
ive heard the national blind society wants a little wider parking stalls for their members.??? i thought that sounded interesting.

[Ehab]

AF, if you haven't taken the bumper off before, just be careful with the wires going to the side blinkers. One of the posts on mine was rusted and broke off, I had to re-solder it and get new wire connectors ..

Otherwise, it is only 2 bolts, and you're all set to pull the bumper.

If anyone has any front bumper shocks, please let me know ..
thanks.


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1984 944

[Ehab]

Ooops, I meant bumper pads (the black plastic foamy things on the front of the bumper) ...

[mideastmafia]

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[This message has been edited by mideastmafia (edited 09-13-2001).]