SGT Front bumper installation issues.

[PurelliCondoms]

Alright guys, who has a SGT front bumper and has also run into gigantic install issues? Partially expected with the intercooler but my issues mostly lies within the bumper shock sizing/ alignment. If anyone has photos or measurements of how much they had to cut down the bumper shocks please let me know ( The bumper shock attachment post height is about 3 1/4 inches and the bumpers reinforment bar is 2 7/8 or so. The second matter is the windshield washer bottle. Where the hell am I supposed to mount it????? I bought all the required parts from their website but I haven't been able to figure out how to mount it without custom making a bracket which I really do not want to resort to -.-

[Nate047]

Aren't you supposed to use the early build metal bumper carrier for that? Incidentally I have one, and the shocks, if you need that.

[PurelliCondoms]

Aren't you supposed to use the early build metal bumper carrier for that? Incidentally I have one, and the shocks, if you need that.

Honestly man, not sure. It does not say I need one on the parts req'd sheet from sgt. the bumper has its own built in carrier from what I understand.

[oceansize]

Maybe this post can give some clues:

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/11621-any-sgt-csl-front-bumper-owners-here?p=13952#post13952

[PurelliCondoms]

This process worked for me:

I chiseled/dremeled down the plastic bits on top and on bottom of the mounts then pushed the bumper on. Only the main metal carrier posts should remain. Line the bumper up and push it onto the carrier. It's tight but it'll fit.

After that test fit, I cut the excess fiberglass on the top side of the bumper to follow the lines of the stock bumper.

After that I got some 3M panel bond and stuck on the brackets from the old bumper. After 24 hrs I lined the brackets first then pushed on the bumper a final time.

What about the washer bottle or the horn?

[nextelbuddy]

This process worked for me:

I chiseled/dremeled down the plastic bits on top and on bottom of the mounts then pushed the bumper on. Only the main metal carrier posts should remain. Line the bumper up and push it onto the carrier. It's tight but it'll fit.

After that test fit, I cut the excess fiberglass on the top side of the bumper to follow the lines of the stock bumper.

After that I got some 3M panel bond and stuck on the brackets from the old bumper. After 24 hrs I lined the brackets first then pushed on the bumper a final time.

Even after all that you still are not able to use the original bolts that secure the bumper to the shocks right?

I as well had to cut the top and the bottom of the bumper shock mounts so that they would fit into the building carrier but they never did line up with the holes in the carrier so I could never use the bolts. If I pulled the bumper out to where the bolts lined up then the bumper stuck out way too far.

[Chas3n]

People still buy SGT trash parts?

[nextelbuddy]

People still buy SGT trash parts?

I mean I've had mine for like 3 years.

[PurelliCondoms]

I mean I've had mine for like 3 years.

Where did you attach your horn and washer bottle?

[PurelliCondoms]

People still buy SGT trash parts?

I got the bumper with the car, no need to be a dick.

[Chas3n]

I mean I've had mine for like 3 years.

Not to be a dick but…

I bet it took a lot of effort to fit, and still isn’t ideal.

Also fuck mike mig’s and his bullshit products and awful customer service.

Ask me how I really feel.

[erickhoyos]

Not to be a dick but…

I bet it took a lot of effort to fit, and still isn’t ideal.

Also fuck mike mig’s and his bullshit products and awful customer service.

Ask me how I really feel.

[nextelbuddy]

Not to be a dick but…

I bet it took a lot of effort to fit, and still isn’t ideal.

Also fuck mike mig’s and his bullshit products and awful customer service.

Ask me how I really feel.

Dude just shut up and quit bitching.

I already emailed him 3 years ago and vented my frustrations and also posted them on the old forum and on Instagram years ago.

It's in the past, I'm over it and life goes on. Parts and suppliers Come and go and I'm an adult and know how to get over things.

You clearly have a chip on your shoulder or got fucked even harder than every one else and need everyone and their mom to know about it and feel bad for you.

[Chas3n]

Dude just shut up and quit bitching.

I already emailed him 3 years ago and vented my frustrations and also posted them on the old forum and on Instagram years ago.

It's in the past, I'm over it and life goes on. Parts and suppliers Come and go and I'm an adult and know how to get over things.

You clearly have a chip on your shoulder or got fucked even harder than every one else and need everyone and their mom to know about it and feel bad for you.

Lol, go fuck yourself.

And Mike while you’re at it.

[nextelbuddy]

Today I went ahead and just decided to yank the bumper off and cut out the built in fiberglass carrier. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. A little grinding with a flap disc wheel and they aluminum carrier slipped in pretty good.

There's some unevenness on the inside and l walls so the aluminum carrier rocks back and forth left to right.

I just used panel bond and clamps from when I did the CF roof. I'll let ya sit over night.

I did test fit before panel bonding it to make sure it fit. The lines and gaps were much better