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Can't remember. I sold that one. I think you can trim it back without a problem its only plastic. I will tell you I put 13,000. miles on the 2.3 manual and it was a great ride. I ended up picking up a 2 door wildtrack. Which I will need to change out the bumper.@Drew5150 I'm about to make the same swap. Would the MOD bumper fit with the standard plastic plate while I'm waiting for the full bash plate set to come in? Or would it require trimming? (I know I need to cut the tow loops so there's be the holes in the plastic plate for them)
Appreciate the response. I have the 2.3 4DR OBX and am loving it. I want to get the MOD bumper on without cutting up any of the factory plastic pieces so I can keep them all in my garage - already bought a backup set of the intercooler mounts/tow loops.Can't remember. I sold that one. I think you can trim it back without a problem its only plastic. I will tell you I put 13,000. miles on the 2.3 manual and it was a great ride. I ended up picking up a 2 door wildtrack. Which I will need to change out the bumper.
You can use existing frame plate, and all 6 bolts from standard bumper. Once you pull standard bumper off you will see how it all works. If you have any questions when you get into it text me 4408649779. Happy to help, can walk you through it.Appreciate the response. I have the 2.3 4DR OBX and am loving it. I want to get the MOD bumper on without cutting up any of the factory plastic pieces so I can keep them all in my garage - already bought a backup set of the intercooler mounts/tow loops.
Might just pop off the plastic one tonight and see how it lines up. Did you come across a diagram for the MOD bumper? I purchased one from a member locally but everything is just in a single box without anything labeled.
Reuse 17C886B and HB1 same part for both bumpers!Appreciate the response. I have the 2.3 4DR OBX and am loving it. I want to get the MOD bumper on without cutting up any of the factory plastic pieces so I can keep them all in my garage - already bought a backup set of the intercooler mounts/tow loops.
Might just pop off the plastic one tonight and see how it lines up. Did you come across a diagram for the MOD bumper? I purchased one from a member locally but everything is just in a single box without anything labeled.
I cut my standard tow hooks off with a grinder. I would think you could use a jack stand to do one at a time.If you are going from standard to mod, could you use jack stands / jack to hold intercooler in place, remove brackets w/ D ring, and install brackets w/o D ring?
tow hooks bolt on modular bumper.My unit is coming with Modular Bumper but I have a question, are the modular tow hooks welded on or bolted? I wanted to powder coat tow hooks to match body color.
no - only cutting tow hooks. The mod bumper bolts up to wherethe plastic one did on my 2021.Other than cutting the tow rings were any other mods needed and how did you attach the mod bumper?
Yes. Essentially the tow hook is welded to the bracket that also supports the intercooler from the bottom. So you still need that support but the hook part sticks out about 2-3” too much and has to be cut off - or different brackets used.Wait…ok. Ok. Ok. I’m late to the game here, but are you saying that Ford designed the mounting points on the frame to be different based on which bumper the consumer orders from the factory? As in swapping bumpers is more than just fasteners?
that’s high level stupid.