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Question Need to raise car to remove front bumper?

I want to change my headlights and so I need to remove the front bumper. I've seen some videos on youtube but read the tutorial for clearing your headlights and it says you need to raise the care in order to remove the bumper. Is this true or can it be done without too much difficulty without raising the front end of the car (with jack stands, etc.)?
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Re: Need to raise car to remove front bumper?

You can do it on stands (there are fasteners on the bottom, you could do it on the ground if you can get those out), it's just a whole lot easier on a hoist in the air LOL.
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Re: Need to raise car to remove front bumper?

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You can do it on stands (there are fasteners on the bottom, you could do it on the ground if you can get those out), it's just a whole lot easier on a hoist in the air LOL.
Thanks, I ordered some Race Ramps to use.
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Re: Need to raise car to remove front bumper?

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Thanks, I ordered some Race Ramps to use.
i hope they fit under your car,

the front bumper will hit most ramps before the tire will,

you would be better off with a jack and stands
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Re: Need to raise car to remove front bumper?

Originally Posted by mikey1
i hope they fit under your car,

the front bumper will hit most ramps before the tire will
Luckily, it does. I have HFP suspension and there's not much extra space so probably a lower suspension may not be compatible with these Race Ramps, which are great overall.

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