08-05-2021, 07:51 PM | #1 |
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Maxton Lip Arrived!
Just received it today. $300 shipped through their USA website. Shipping was quick and timely. That said, when I unwrapped it, this is what I found. There is a thin plastic covering over the lip but it looks pretty banged up. . A reasonable person would conclude this was a returned product but perhaps it is perfect underneath the wrapping. Highly doubt it and I’m too afraid to peel it off and find out if they won’t take it back and blame me. Not supposed to remove until fitment is confirmed.
Anyone else have this experience? I’ve sent an email Maxton… |
08-05-2021, 10:25 PM | #2 |
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It's fine underneath. Just peel the plastic
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08-07-2021, 12:05 AM | #3 |
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Mine was same as yours. I have not had chance to install it yet and I didn't peel it yet. According to some folks here, it should be ok when you pill it off. Make a pic after you install it !
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08-08-2021, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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Removed the plastic and it was in perfect condition. Phew. Maxton replied back to my concerns promptly and advised to remove the plastic.
Install took me about 3 hours total. 914er’s instructions were pretty spot on. Don’t use the hardware it comes with, it isn’t long enough in most places to get through lip and oem bumper cover. I managed to secure a bolt in the three center pillars to make sure the center was tight. Did not use glue as I’d like to be able to remove this lip if I need and salvage the bumper. My hardware store did not have the nut plates so I had to squeeze me hand in there, use a wrench and hold the nut in place. That is what took the most time but I did it. Looks like it could be an OEM lip and very clean. Very satisfied and tired. |
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08-15-2021, 05:59 PM | #9 |
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I used 6 at the 1 & 1/4 inch length and 6 at the 1inch length. The longer bolts were for the inner three pillars (which bind both the upper and lower lips) and a few more in areas of the bumper where longer ones were needed. See picture. I highlighted in red where I managed to squeeze a bolt to secure the three pillar portions. Each bolt placed in the same place for all three pillars. When drilling I did not rely on 3m tape but instead fashioned some boxes together to hold the lip in place while I drilled. Having a friend help is even better I’m sure.
I drilled roughly every 3.5 inches. Nuts (vibration fasteners) 1/4 inch - 20 Washers from the Maxton kit worked just fine. |
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