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2015/06/15 11:16:53 (permalink)
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Attaching front guards?

Hi, What is the pros and cons of changing the front guards to bolt on? I have rust in mine and there coming off to repair.
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    Re: Attaching front guards? 2015/06/15 11:47:34 (permalink)
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    If you have a nut-setter or install captive nuts wouldn't be too bad for the main engine bay part of the guards, might be a bit tricky where the guards mate up with the radiator support panel, guessing you would need flush mount bolts or flat head threaded screws to do the job.
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    Re: Attaching front guards? 2015/06/15 12:05:35 (permalink)
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    I spent the time to convert my capri to bolt on and so glad i did. Its one thing drilling factory spot welds but it will be impossible to remove in one piece something that has been massively rewelded by hand.
    Refitting i used a bead of sikaflex and evenly spaced nuts and bolts.

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    Re: Attaching front guards? 2015/06/15 13:08:55 (permalink)
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    Cons:
    Its a **** of a job to undertake neatly- cutting spit welds or beads of weld if already a replacement guard mullers the metal
    most likely will require repair work to guard lip, to the drip rail and the base of the A pillar to suit bolting on
    Painting of front end necessary
    Some say the front guards are structural and welded on for a reason
    Pros:
    Makes working on everything in the front end so, so much easier.
     
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    post edited by jpayne - 2015/06/15 13:42:14
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    Re: Attaching front guards? 2015/06/15 14:06:12 (permalink)
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    Looks like if I go to the trouble now it will be better later. I have a used set of twincam guards I will be putting on but there is a lot of repairs to do first. If I use sikaflex and bolts that will overcome the problem with weakening the car. I also need to look into a nutsetter. The drivers pillar needs replacing, rusty. I am looking for some damaged guards to replace some of mine thats to far gone.
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    Re: Attaching front guards? 2015/06/16 00:04:31 (permalink)
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    Cons:
    Its a **** of a job to undertake neatly- cutting spit welds or beads of weld if already a replacement guard mullers the metal
    most likely will require repair work to guard lip, to the drip rail and the base of the A pillar to suit bolting on
    Painting of front end necessary
    Some say the front guards are structural and welded on for a reason
    Pros:
    Makes working on everything in the front end so, so much easier.



    What he said!!!!  I used rivnuts in all location (about 11 i think?)
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    Re: Attaching front guards? 2015/06/16 13:13:56 (permalink)
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    Oz, have you found any of your rivnuts have 'worked' loose causing them to be difficult to undo, I'm thinking ill go caged captive nuts this time in lieu of rivnuts?
     
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    Re: Attaching front guards? 2015/09/09 09:54:58 (permalink)
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    Hi,
    I need to do the same with my front left hand guard.
    I haven't been able to find a new replacement yet. GRP4 appear to only have the twin cam style with the flare; anywhere else i should look?
    Would it be possible to see some photos please of how the guard is finished off around the front/grill if not wleding and where the nuts go etc?
     
    Thank you
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