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Bigdumogre · 03-29-2021, 04:36 PM

First time having it off since I bought it with 75k miles on it. I only put about 3k miles a year from meets and cruises. I have a accord for daily

BLU DUCE · 03-30-2021, 06:43 AM

What ever you decide to do. Glad you finally got it off.

Bigdumogre · 03-30-2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

What ever you decide to do. Glad you finally got it off.

Thanks me too. Sucks I did everything twice just to do it but now I can take off the bumper in 10 mins tops lol.
I must say the transmission line connection at the radiator is perfect, it’s just like the oem connection clicks right in and the hose fits super snug on it.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-30-2021, 09:25 AM

Nice.

Jeff_SS · 11-20-2021, 07:14 PM

I know this is an old thread. But I'm in the same boat right now. Trying to take the front fascia off to install a bigger heat exchanger and both top bolts are free spinning. I'm worried my only option may be using a saw blade like OP ended up doing..

Bigdumogre · 11-21-2021, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

I know this is an old thread. But I'm in the same boat right now. Trying to take the front fascia off to install a bigger heat exchanger and both top bolts are free spinning. I'm worried my only option may be using a saw blade like OP ended up doing..

I spent 2 days on it and that was my only option that worked. I tried glue I tried tension. But the place of those bolts are just horrendous.
Even without those 2 bolts I have had zero rattles or alignment issues. Just be careful if you go that route and tape off the bumper and fender to make sure you don’t scratch it. Only part of mine that got marks from the blade was inside the fender and just put touch up paint there to prevent rust. Can’t see it anyway

Jeff_SS · 11-22-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

I spent 2 days on it and that was my only option that worked. I tried glue I tried tension. But the place of those bolts are just horrendous.
Even without those 2 bolts I have had zero rattles or alignment issues. Just be careful if you go that route and tape off the bumper and fender to make sure you don’t scratch it. Only part of mine that got marks from the blade was inside the fender and just put touch up paint there to prevent rust. Can’t see it anyway

Well that sounds like what I'll have to do next weekend I suppose.
I'll use a ton of tape and be very careful I guess. Because I need to get this bumper off haha

Bigdumogre · 11-23-2021, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

Well that sounds like what I'll have to do next weekend I suppose.
I'll use a ton of tape and be very careful I guess. Because I need to get this bumper off haha

I also had shop rags there too. One slip up and that blade will chew the paint and metal. I took my time saw them off and just the long blade in hand. My front bumper has tons of paint chips in it anyway so will replace it one day anyway.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-23-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

I also had shop rags there too. One slip up and that blade will chew the paint and metal. I took my time saw them off and just the long blade in hand. My front bumper has tons of paint chips in it anyway so will replace it one day anyway.

Been there and done this too!! Quite a while back we had this problem with only one of the bolts. Just taped up the fender and bumper cover real good and used a hacksaw blade in hand, out of the saw handle itself. Wrapped some tape around the blade to create a "makeshift" handle on it so I didn't wreck your fingers and hand. Just take your time with it and you won't mess anything up. Good luck..

Jeff_SS · 11-23-2021, 06:16 PM

^ Appreciate both of your info and encouragement. I’ll update with results when I attempt this soon.

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-24-2021, 09:08 AM

Cool. Good luck, and remember tape it up good and take your time...

Arogg · 01-17-2022, 11:48 AM

Ran into this issue on saturday. Started cutting the bolts, well my buddy did. Hes an artist with a grinder lol. Got the driver side off but put everything back together to tackle another time when it isnt 12* degrees out. I figure ill cut what i have to to get it off then figure out a reasonable way to secure it back on. Ive had this bumper off a few times and this is the first time it gave me this issue.

sscamaro · 01-18-2022, 11:49 AM

I have a 2010 SS and had my front bumper off 3 times. I didn't gave to gut any bolts. Maybe the 2010 bumper is easier to get off.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-18-2022, 04:05 PM

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I have a 2010 SS and had my front bumper off 3 times. I didn't gave to gut any bolts. Maybe the 2010 bumper is easier to get off.

lol. It's not that you do have to cut any bolts, but in some occasions after years of being on and vibrations on the connections, pulling and pushing and possible salt corrosion, rust, an area of the threads on the bolt will become "striped" so to speak and the bolt won't come off past that point, or it gets "stuck" on and won't back off to be removed, so you will have to cut the bolt in half to get the connection freed up.

03-29-2021, 04:36 PM	#29
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,271	First time having it off since I bought it with 75k miles on it. I only put about 3k miles a year from meets and cruises. I have a accord for daily __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-30-2021, 06:43 AM	#30
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,018 View My Garage	What ever you decide to do. Glad you finally got it off. __________________

03-30-2021, 09:25 AM	#32
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11-20-2021, 07:14 PM	#33
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,661 View My Garage	I know this is an old thread. But I'm in the same boat right now. Trying to take the front fascia off to install a bigger heat exchanger and both top bolts are free spinning. I'm worried my only option may be using a saw blade like OP ended up doing.. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake \| Pfadt Suspension \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

11-23-2021, 06:16 PM	#38
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA - Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,661 View My Garage	^ Appreciate both of your info and encouragement. I’ll update with results when I attempt this soon. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake \| Pfadt Suspension \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

11-24-2021, 09:08 AM	#39
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01-17-2022, 11:48 AM	#40
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 530	Ran into this issue on saturday. Started cutting the bolts, well my buddy did. Hes an artist with a grinder lol. Got the driver side off but put everything back together to tackle another time when it isnt 12* degrees out. I figure ill cut what i have to to get it off then figure out a reasonable way to secure it back on. Ive had this bumper off a few times and this is the first time it gave me this issue. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood / 5% Windows / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Window Louvers everyone Hates / Morimoto XB LED fogs / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Borla Atak axle back / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

01-18-2022, 11:49 AM	#41
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,158 View My Garage	I have a 2010 SS and had my front bumper off 3 times. I didn't gave to gut any bolts. Maybe the 2010 bumper is easier to get off. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.