DIY question about Installing front lip with no pre-drilled holes

tmak90 · 04-18-2018, 12:34 AM

I ordered a front lip that didn't come with pre-drilled holes for the bolts under the bumper. Would 3M tape and several self tapping screws be sufficient enough or do I somehow need to figure a way to drill holes precisely to make sure the lip is bolted along with 3M tape & self tapping screws?

Thanks!

roastbeef · 04-18-2018, 12:11 PM

Depends on how big the lip is. You're always better off with bolts.

R3dliner · 04-18-2018, 12:22 PM

If you're going to self tap the holes, I would align it up with the existing bumper holes and just use a longer screw with a washer. Mine's held up by 3m tape and 4 screws.

thetastelingers · 04-18-2018, 01:21 PM

The lip I got didn't have bolt holes drilled, but it DID have little indentions where the holes went. I drilled my holes in those locations and it lined up perfectly.
Check to see if yours has those.

I wouldn't install without bolts.

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R3dliner Lieutenant Colonel 935 Rep 1,930 Posts Drives: 18 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	If you're going to self tap the holes, I would align it up with the existing bumper holes and just use a longer screw with a washer. Mine's held up by 3m tape and 4 screws.
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