SeanK325

are 96-98 supports the same as the 99-00? thanks in advance.

98civdx

Only difference is where the bumper mounts to it. The 99-00 is skinier then 96-98.

SeanK325

what kind of issues am i looking at with mounting an 98 bumper? how bad of a gap?

i just need a support and found a cheap oem 99-00 one.

98civdx

The only thing i can think of is the hole wont be in the right place, which is fixed very easily. However the mount may be to narrow fot the bumpe to mount perfect.

If you have it, you may be able to take the ones of the 96-98 coresupport and put them on the new one.

SeanK325

thanks for the info.

i'm not going to be the one doing the work. i just like to buy my parts before going to thes shop. how much labor is involved? i've heard that cutting the old one off is a PITA.

98civdx

It will take a couple hours, or less if they know what they are doing.

It is held on with spot welds, and should be put back on with spot welds. It overall is quite easy to do. Most shops will quote 600-1000+ to do it.

SeanK325

how do you figure 800 bucks for 2 hours worth of work?

98civdx

Im going on what i was told. When i wrecked my car the least i was quoted was 775, the most 1100.

The fastest i have a core support was 4 hours.

SeanK325

Damn ok. I'll see what I can do. Thanks!

uniqueimage

either core support will work just drill a new hole in either tab for the bumper holes the grills will hold the bumpers up anyways!