a few months ago i installed a 98-01 rear bumper on my 97. but didn't replace the support beam. I noticed I have a gap between the top of the bumper and body (where it wraps around to the side of the car). I noticed earlier today a pic of someones 95 that had a 98-01 bumper installed and it too had the same problem (looked and can't remember where I saw the pic)... my question is, is the support beam causing this awkward gap? did i need to install a 98-01?

 

Yes, when you neglect install the support beam or any other structure that keeps the bumper in place, it will create a gap or sag over time.

 

You got a pic? I think mines has a gap too

 

Like this?

 

Good info guys, I was curious as to why mine did that

 

I can't speak for everyone else... but the body gap on 3rd gen Integras don't have the best fit and finish.

The area where the bumper, rear trim, and quarter panel meet are pretty bad. With some tweaking, you can make it look alittle better.

 

I was looking at https://www.acuraautomotiveparts.org/

and was wondering if the bumper seals would help the "sag"?

( go to Integra > any year 98 and above > any integra > auto or manual...doesn't matter > bumper (2) and then illustration number 20 )

Mine don't have that......that's why I was asking.....

 

i had the same problem what u have to do is that metal beam that holds the bumper to the frame has to be bent upwards then it will fit perfect.

 

How hard is it to bend it up?

 

really easy to bend u can do it with a flat head screw driver

 

cool dude yea!! hahah

 

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My stock 94 bumper has that gap, besides the rear bumpers are supposed to be interchangable. I think if you tweaked it, you could get rid of the gap, but i think its just one of those custom jdm turbo gaps

 

every integra ive seen has that gap...lets face it..our 94-97's are pretty old cars..they're gunna sag sooner or later...like old ppl.

 

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lol true, but you gotta admit, integra's are the cream of the crop for honda's. Saggin bumpers or not integra's still look sick

 

lol black teg ftw!!! cant really see a gap but its there. i swear once you take something off the car and put it back on the fitment will be all screwed up.

 

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YES, that's the gap. the red one is kinda what im talkin about too, i dont have the gap all the way around though. it's just on the sides. i have a bumper support beam obviously haha, but it's my original 94-97. is the 98-01 different? screw it, i'll try bending it a little bit. haha

 

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It almost looks like the car has a thick outline.

 

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couldnt agree more with you. Ever since I took off my front bumper and put it back on, it doesnt seal up or fit tight like it used to. GOOD info on the 98+ rear bumper.... i was thinking about upgrading soon also

 

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yep same here. but the funny thing is that my teg is a 2000. so no upgrade. just been taking parts on and off during paint. front bumper is way off from doing my retrofit. its kinda frustrating

 

You shouldn't. I had no problem with it.

 

oh man i too was looking at it and and was damn thats a big *** gap....so i looked around the 98 and they didnt have gap so i took off the bumper again and this time i had to push it upward trying to alignt(sp) with the old mark or spot that the original was and sure enough i dont have that big of a gap....let me see if i can take a pic...

 

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TRUE!