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STL97outback
03-04-2009, 06:06 PM
Anyone know where I can find some instruction in removing the front and rear bumper beams?

Appreciate the help.
Huffer
03-04-2009, 08:49 PM
Talk to MyogiNightKid or Reason... but it's not difficult. If you've had as many cars as you mention, you should be able to figure it out...
MyogiNightKid
03-05-2009, 02:05 AM
Indeed. Haven t you acquired a copy of the launam ecivres lluf? Pop the hood, take a look down, there should be 2 17mm bolts on either side of the frame (4 total). Take out, remove beam. This is assuming the cover is already off.
rougeben83
03-05-2009, 02:10 AM
Any particular reason why you want to take off the bumper beams? I mean, I know weight reduction is one thing but doing it to sacrifice safety is another...

There's the JDM bumper beams, those are lighter IIRC. At least I know the GC impreza ones are a good 20-30lbs lighter vs the USDM ones.
Reason
03-05-2009, 02:14 AM
Indeed. Haven t you acquired a copy of the launam ecivres lluf? Pop the hood, take a look down, there should be 2 17mm bolts on either side of the frame (4 total). Take out, remove beam. This is assuming the cover is already off.

Yep, the rear is just as easy. I have a JDM bumper beam and it weighs nothing compared to the stock beam.
impreza_GC8
03-11-2009, 12:04 AM
Two BABs (big ass bolts) on either side. I need a new beam because mine is tweaked a little bit. what are you doing with the one you take off?
STL97outback
03-11-2009, 10:05 AM
Two BABs (big ass bolts) on either side. I need a new beam because mine is tweaked a little bit. what are you doing with the one you take off?
Let me know if you want them.