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BLU DUCE · 03-21-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

Would something like this work? I have a good drill

https://www.amazon.com/Rotary-Cuttin...s%2C154&sr=8-6

I believe that would work great. Especially if you have a extension for the chuck so the drill don't get in the way.

I just might look into one of these.

Bigdumogre · 03-21-2021, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

I believe that would work great. Especially if you have a extension for the chuck so the drill don't get in the way.

I just might look into one of these.

I ordered it it’s only $16 so why not. I have a reg drill and a ratchet style drill so I think I can get it in.

BLU DUCE · 03-21-2021, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

I ordered it it’s only $16 so why not. I have a reg drill and a ratchet style drill so I think I can get it in.

When you get it out. Please post a pic of it if you can.

Bigdumogre · 03-21-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

When you get it out. Please post a pic of it if you can.

I shall hold the cut bolt in the air and claim my greatness as the sun beats down and shadows the cut bolt!

Hopefully lol I spent 2 hours today trying to get those 2 bolts out today before I gave up and had to run errands.

joshnmn · 03-21-2021, 08:41 PM

Oh man, this happened to me as I was putting it back together after doing the same work. Now I’m dreading the day it has to come back off.

Bigdumogre · 03-22-2021, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by joshnmn

Oh man, this happened to me as I was putting it back together after doing the same work. Now I’m dreading the day it has to come back off.

I can tell it’s more common than I thought. I’m just annoyed it’s both sides and just a horrible design.

Camaro2ss2010 · 03-22-2021, 06:50 AM

I’ve seen a lot of people not reinstall these top bolts and have no problems. I reinstalled mine because I am OCD. Your car your decision.

Bigdumogre · 03-22-2021, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro2ss2010

I’ve seen a lot of people not reinstall these top bolts and have no problems. I reinstalled mine because I am OCD. Your car your decision.

Well they are not tightened now and everything is fine and I’ve heard not put these back. I like every bolt back and even have bolts still in where the washer bottle used to be.

Bigdumogre · 03-29-2021, 10:52 AM

Trying the glue the nuts in the bumper those bits dident cut anything and just broke trying to cut it. So letting the gorilla glue dry now for a hour and if not guess it’s back to trying to apply pressure to the bolts. Sucks that’s it’s both sides and both on top

Bigdumogre · 03-29-2021, 01:13 PM

Got it off. I used a saw straight saw blade wrapped in rags and sawed off the bolts between the fender and the bumper. Took my time with it and barely any scratches and none are visible it’s inside where the bumper and fender meet. Added some touch up paint and did heritage grill (super easy ). Now trans cooker time.

Bigdumogre · 03-29-2021, 01:25 PM

So much rust ugh

BLU DUCE · 03-29-2021, 01:48 PM

Can you post a pic of the underside of the bumper were you had to cut the bolts out?

Bigdumogre · 03-29-2021, 03:56 PM

Thinking of leaving off that rusted front crash bar for now
Gonna and it and repaint it

BLU DUCE · 03-29-2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

Thinking of leaving off that rusted front crash bar for now
Gonna and it and repaint it

I thought those were the ones,buy wasen't sure. Have you ever had the bumper off since you owned it? Is your a daily driver?

03-22-2021, 06:50 AM	#21
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	I’ve seen a lot of people not reinstall these top bolts and have no problems. I reinstalled mine because I am OCD. Your car your decision. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

03-29-2021, 10:52 AM	#23
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Trying the glue the nuts in the bumper those bits dident cut anything and just broke trying to cut it. So letting the gorilla glue dry now for a hour and if not guess it’s back to trying to apply pressure to the bolts. Sucks that’s it’s both sides and both on top __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-29-2021, 01:13 PM	#24
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Got it off. I used a saw straight saw blade wrapped in rags and sawed off the bolts between the fender and the bumper. Took my time with it and barely any scratches and none are visible it’s inside where the bumper and fender meet. Added some touch up paint and did heritage grill (super easy ). Now trans cooker time. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-29-2021, 01:25 PM	#25
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	So much rust ugh Attached Images __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-29-2021, 01:48 PM	#26
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	Can you post a pic of the underside of the bumper were you had to cut the bolts out? __________________

03-21-2021, 08:41 PM	#19
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Oh man, this happened to me as I was putting it back together after doing the same work. Now I’m dreading the day it has to come back off.

03-29-2021, 03:56 PM	#27
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Thinking of leaving off that rusted front crash bar for now Gonna and it and repaint it Attached Images __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!