Whats up guys, i have searced and posted threads, im running into trouble, installing my jdm front end, (non Hid I know im poor j/k). here is my problem, i have the front end torn down to the rad support and inner fender frame part, you know under the fender.

I was wondering if someone could please post pics of their rad supports after they are complete, i was thinking of doing the T bar swap, or should I just swap the whole support, im confused on what to do, i know on the T bar swap you over lap the usdm and the jdm support, im just looking for a picture to give me a better idea, maybe if someone has pictures from when they installed the jdm front, if any of you guys have a step by step process for doing this it would help. .

Last buy not least, is there a wiring diagram for wiring the headlights so that the foglights will work do i need anything >?

all your help is apperciated and i will post pics as well.

Thanks

Bernie

 

Hey as the for the radiator support you are suppose to cut out the usdm with a plasma cutter or a cutter and weld in the jdm support. You have to be really careful with this or your front end will not be aligned properly.

 

This might help if you havent seen a How-To yet - http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/jdm/jdm.php

 

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It's really a question of whether you want to drill out all of the spot welds. If you have good metal-cutting drill bits I'd just replace the whole rad support from US -&gt; JDM AFTER you mark the US rad support location for reference.

Then make SURE you test fit things like 10 times before you start welding the new JDM rad support in place. Try tacking it in a couple places and testing the fitment thoroughly (including with headlights and fenders installed).

The factory spot welds are easy to drill out. However, if the front-end has already been replaced and MIG welded in place you are going to cry if you try to drill out ALL of those welds.

Also -- consider using the US rebar for extra safety. It's not hard to do at all.

I hope that helps a bit.
-Chris

 

where do you live? I do jdm rad supports

 

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where do you live????

 

i live in nor cal

 

who was the guy that used the us rebar on the jdm front? marc paco? there was a thread made a while back but I cant find it

 

when i did mine, i opted to change the whole rad support. the reason being is that i wanted the inner headlight brackets. just buy the spot welding drill bits and your good. not sure id this would help but heres some pics of when i did it.

FOR BIGGER PICS
http://www.imagestation.com/pi...g.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/pi...g.jpg

 

penpen and I did it. Wasn't hard at all. Just required a couple small modifications to the JDM bumper. She should have all of the links handy if you want to PM her.


Modified by quick6 at 11:21 AM 7/14/2005

 

http://www.autobodystore.com sells the bit you need to remove the spot welds.