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Old 01-03-2008, 12:15 AM
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i just got my oem lip kit and i know i have to cut the front bumper and back bumper but what and where do i cut, and what do i use to cut it..i found this https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ng+oem+lip+kit but its really not that helpful..any help will be appreciated since i will be doing this tomarrow
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Old 01-03-2008, 12:20 AM
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actually.. RodC couldn't be more correct in the most sarcastic way..

there's lines on the inside of the bumper..
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ok thanks guys
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That's the only thing I don't like about the OEM kit.
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ya and the other thing that sucks..i didn't even get any of the clips or screws to put it on..and i called toyota they want 240 F*ckin dollars for clips and bolts
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That's insane! You shouldn't need any bolts, you should be able to use the ones that hold on the bumper. At least I know for the front lip it's like that. I've had that off, but never the side skirts or rear lip.
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http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PT47A-21053inst.pdf
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Originally Posted by RodC
Its Go along the tracks..Not across....lol..
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just make sure u clean the inside of the bumper so u can see it good...

also when i got my kit i was missing some of the clips, so i used zip ties to replace them.... so im guessing u could use that.
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did you buy it directly from the dealer? if so how much?
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Originally Posted by tc_monkey
http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PT47A-21053inst.pdf
I'm damn glad I got mine on at the dock!
That's just too big of a PITA. ;)
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Originally Posted by tcridinclean
just make sure u clean the inside of the bumper so u can see it good...

also when i got my kit i was missing some of the clips, so i used zip ties to replace them.... so im guessing u could use that.
and you havn't had any problems yet?
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Originally Posted by TeeCizzle
Originally Posted by RodC
Its Go along the tracks..Not across....lol..

i was gonna say, isnt it down the road not across the street?

either way thats messed up.

also there was a thread here a while ago with pics iirc...
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Originally Posted by SciontCya
Originally Posted by tc_monkey
http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PT47A-21053inst.pdf
I'm damn glad I got mine on at the dock!
That's just too big of a PITA. ;)
same here.
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Originally Posted by SWTCKID
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just make sure u clean the inside of the bumper so u can see it good...

also when i got my kit i was missing some of the clips, so i used zip ties to replace them.... so im guessing u could use that.
and you havn't had any problems yet?
nah no problems just tie them super tight, if anything use more then one per clip.....
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ok thanks ^ and thasnks everybody for helping..i will post pics when im done..
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