leg5spd Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I have a 1995 legacy L wagon and would like to remove the front bumper and beam behind so that i can instal an outback bumper. Ive removed the headlights and exposed all the black plastic clips on the top as well as removed the two bolts underneath the front bumper, what I can't figure out is how to remove the front bumper black fasteners on the top. They look like I'd be able to remove them with a phillips head screw driver but that is not the case, do I just have to cut them off with say a dremel and buy new clips or is there a better way to remove them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lojasmo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Everyone wants an outback bumper. And the clips I think you're talking about are a pain in the ass. Some of mine unscrewed others I had to pry up on the bottom with a flat head and then pry out with pair of pliers. If you do it carefully enough you should be able to reuse them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 theres also two 12mm-(i think) bolts near the end of the fender, up underneath the bumper that need to come off too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leg5spd Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks! yeah i like the look my bumper came with a dent in it which is unacceptable... and seen as I live in the northwest outbacks are easy to come by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks! yeah i like the look my bumper came with a dent in it which is unacceptable... and seen as I live in the northwest outbacks are easy to come by Update your location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lojasmo Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Update your location Idaho isn't northwest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Idaho isn't northwest? I was actually blind. I didn't even see his location. My apologizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted May 24, 2011 I Donated Share Posted May 24, 2011 I saw a thread titled "bumper question" and I just knew it was someone wanting to switch to an OB bumper lol -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can we get photos on here? I am wanting to do this bumper swap as well. I own a Black 99' 2.5GT. This be a great DIY thread if you start step by step. Also, what about the mounts and the wiring from the fog lights going from the Legacy's to the OB's that in itself is another matter. http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee134/Rubenjc111/45A26733-orig.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Bumper swap is stupid easy. Go over to SL-I.net and go to the "Literature & Manuals" section and get the Factory Service Manual for you car. It's 4 bolts under the hood. A couple on the side where it attaches to the fenders and sometimes a couple on the underside. Then you pull straight out and swap the new one in. As far as lights go I just bought a Hella 500 kit and wired it all in my self. Pretty self explanatory. If you decide to use hella 500's (GREAT Light output) you drill a hole into the bumper beam and mount. Simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Can anyone tell me what year the Outbacks made the bumper that fits my BD? Are there some variations to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 95-99 and not that I know of. The bumper I have is a 96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 95-99 and not that I know of. The bumper I have is a 96 Bad Dog, Did they change the OB bumper any between 95-99. I want to get the best year out of that Outback bumper before I make a decision on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 No.... They are all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richondo Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 since we're talking about legacy bumper to outback... what about the legacy rear bumper on the outback? any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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