body kit bolt up

[shiny alero]

my body kit will be here tuesday and i want to put it on untill i can afford to have it painted in the spring..but i see there are problems with fitment? can i simply bolt my kit on (kombat) like the stock bumpers and rockers? i guess my quistion is i dont understand what anyone means by fitemnt:nuts:

[CiscoPath]

Fitment issues are when the kit doesn't bolt up in the exact same pattern as the stock bumper. With the AAS upper part being chopped off an Al, it should bolt right up (in theory) but there have been cases when it hasn't. If problems arise, bite the bullet and have it shop-installed

More importantly, IMO, I wouldn't put on the kit unless you plan on getting it painted in a week, two tops. At least it would give people the idea that you're going right back a LITTLE bit later to get it finished. Any longer than that and you become the Douche who rides around with a gay un-painted bodykit

[shiny alero]

lol i see them all the time, im supposed to be getting a good deal on the paint "i work at a dealership and im good with the body shop manager" but who knows how much that is gonna be. i can do about 200 but im thinking its gonna be about 400....how long should i expect it to take if i install myself? and what tools will i need?

[koruptid]

my aas kit fit fine bolted right up just like the stockers

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

tools you'll need for bumpers:
flathead screwdriver (for the little plastic clips)
socket wrench

not sure about the rockers. I never had to deal with them.


and fitment means exactly what you think it means. good fitment means the kit fits the way it's supposed to. if you have bad fitment, you will need an experienced person to alter it to fit well. Preferably a professional.

[ppgnut]

if your asking then don`t do it
my professional advice to you let the shop do let them make it fit!

[shiny alero]

i think ill try it, if i start having problems itll go back together, im usualy pretty good at figureing stuff out thanks for all the help guys! ill post pics soon as i can

[2fst4u]

it's not hard at all. mounting the front is a matter of drilling two holes on top for christmas tree clips, drilling two holes on each side at the fenders for bolts. Then the back is drilling a couple holes around the inner tire well, and also more christmas tree clips along ledge of the trunk. be sure to paint your back bumper bar black as it will be seen. also, make sure you use the styrofoam under the bumper cover on the front. don't use it in the back tho. the sideskirts need screwed into each end, and you'll have to remove a little bit of material on the inside of the fiberglass skirt. screws go in the ends, and apply some panel bond underneath when the go on for good.(urethane adhesive works pretty good for this)
hope that helps.

[ppgnut]

ok dude he is having trouble already and i don`t think needs your i guess you can say unprofessional advice on a install, like your talking about panle bond??? you forgot to mention that he will need to buy the material and the gun to apply the panel bond?? you also forgot to mention that panle bond need clean metal to proplery bond to a surface for a inseperable bond did you also mention that panel bond is corrosive resistant??
if he would use a urathene are you refering to window urathene?? i don`t suggest using that product for install, or even if he used a plastic repair product for install would not work properly as well
the energy absorber or the styrofoam as you call it can be shaped to fit ya know the energy absorber actually has a purpose
the re-bar or as you call it the back bumper bar is black so why would he paint it again??
what iam trying to do i clear up in correct terms and try to l********* you in the right direction
and the correct term is ROCKER PANLE MOLDINGS

[whiteliquid]

Mine is sitting under my house all wrapped up in plastic wrap and boxed up. Im not gonna put mine on til this summer because i dont have the money to paint it or get rims. But this summer she is going to be beautiful:yahoo: .I'll be making close to 800 a week, so it'll be no problem.



But I am doing the install all by myself . The main thing is make sure you have a partner helping you. That always makes it 100 times easier. And take it slow

[whiteliquid]

ok dude he is having trouble already and i don`t think needs your i guess you can say unprofessional advice on a install, like your talking about panle bond??? you forgot to mention that he will need to buy the material and the gun to apply the panel bond?? you also forgot to mention that panle bond need clean metal to proplery bond to a surface for a inseperable bond did you also mention that panel bond is corrosive resistant??
if he would use a urathene are you refering to window urathene?? i don`t suggest using that product for install, or even if he used a plastic repair product for install would not work properly as well
the energy absorber or the styrofoam as you call it can be shaped to fit ya know the energy absorber actually has a purpose
the re-bar or as you call it the back bumper bar is black so why would he paint it again??
what iam trying to do i clear up in correct terms and try to l********* you in the right direction
and the correct term is ROCKER PANLE MOLDINGS


It's Side skirts well if you go by what the people that actually produce them call them, and the back bumper is not black...its a greyish color. Dont get so "professional" he's not going to understand body work jargon if he doesnt even know what fitment means. IM not tryin to argue with you because you have many years of experience over me....but chill a little. Just laugh if he messes up, and then tell him all this stuff.

[burg03]

let a shop do it

[Mr_White]

mine was white but I painted it black

[burg03]

Is that the food section,or the metro section

[ppgnut]

ROCKER PANLE MOLDINGS one more time is the correct term, and every n-body i have fixed the RE-BAR was black, and yes i will correct people when the incorrect name for a part is given
one more time let a shop do it

[Oldsmowimp]

double side tape that bitch on. If it falls off, who cares it'l look better. :)

[whiteliquid]

Dude how can you call them rocker panel moldings when AAS the company that CREATED them calls them side skirts. Thats like telling a parent what their kids name "really" is .

[whiteliquid]

double side tape that bitch on. If it falls off, who cares it'l look better. :)


HAHA or you could just put some wood screws and duck tape like i see alot of people around here do....no lie:(

[clutch1]

double side tape that bitch on. If it falls off, who cares it'l look better. :)

Someone's not a big fan of the AAS kit? hahaha

[Cliff8928]

Dude how can you call them rocker panel moldings when AAS the company that CREATED them calls them side skirts. Thats like telling a parent what their kids name "really" is .

I think GM created them, AAS just made some aftermarket ones. and in the GM service manual they are defined as rocker panel moulding.

Calling them side skirts is like calling your wheels "rims".

[ppgnut]

not just GM all car makers, thank you for some one backing me up
but again take it to a shop

[whiteliquid]

i lose:p

[Wreckless]

oh hell yeah duct tape works great for everything,hell how do think Red Green got so far in life?......Duct Tape

[MixtapeMessiah]

theres different names they go by but they mean the same shit people, rockers, side skirts whatever the fuck

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

not just GM all car makers, thank you for some one backing me up
but again take it to a shop
hey I called them rockers for short...so I know what you're saying.

but "side skirt" is a european term, like "bonnet" is for hood. So it's not technically wrong, but we are (for the most part) in America, so they are Rocker Panel Moldings.


And it's pointless to waste effort on doing something yourself that can easily make you waste your money by doing it wrong. Just leave it to a professional. And if the pro fucks up your parts, the pro should be the one to replace them at his expense. (of course, read the fine print if there's contracts/waivers involved)

[nhartwell]

I think GM created them, AAS just made some aftermarket ones. and in the GM service manual they are defined as rocker panel moulding.

Calling them side skirts is like calling your wheels "rims".

GM created them? i'm 100% sure GM did not create the kombat kit side skirts or "rocker panel moldings" lol. We are talking about the kit's sides, not the stock.

[2fst4u]

wow, ppgnut is really insecure about his job. lol
and rims = wheels, rocker panel moldings = sideskirts
get over yourself ppg

[nhartwell]

1st.. the kombat kit's correct term is 'side skirts'. Proof? http://www.andysautosport.com

So do not correct someone for using the term the manufacturer calls it. maybe gm calls theirs rocker panel moldings, but andys calls theres side skirts. Now just stfu on the topic, this thread is about fitment, not about the color of bar or what the fuck it is called. anyways, yes it may fit one way or another. I personally would try it myself. If you do not like the way it is lining up, take it to the professionals. But if u can get it the way u like it by yourself, it should save u quite a bit of money. But anyways, man up and try it yourself first! :) Plus it gives you something to do, and is a fun project..

[billytheman1188]

Alright, this is the gayest fight, you can call them both rocker panels and side skirts!!! its not going to kill anyone is it??? lmao, if you want to call them sideskirts go ahead, if you wanna call them rocker panels, thats fine.

They are both the same thing!!!

[2fst4u]

it's always nice to complete something on your car, and know that you did it yourself. it doesn't have to look perfect the first time. but it's always a good experience. and don't let grouchy people steer you away.

[billytheman1188]

yea i say try doing it yourself, if you run into problems getting it to fit, then i would say throw your stock bumper back on and take it to a shop. but try it out yourself, its a good learning experience! and when if you get it on, then you will feel good cause you did it yourself!

so give it a shot, if you run into problems take it to a shop

[Naich]

I say Potayto you say Patahto. Both mean the same thing. No biggie.

[nhartwell]

it's always nice to complete something on your car, and know that you did it yourself. it doesn't have to look perfect the first time. but it's always a good experience. and don't let grouchy people steer you away.

yea i say try doing it yourself, if you run into problems getting it to fit, then i would say throw your stock bumper back on and take it to a shop. but try it out yourself, its a good learning experience! and when if you get it on, then you will feel good cause you did it yourself!

so give it a shot, if you run into problems take it to a shop

Exactly, try it yourself. That is what I am doing, I got mine today... Only shitty part is, it is freezing outside but I do not care. I am going to fuck around with it this weekend, try to get it on myself. that Feeling is awesome to get something complete yourself.

[shiny alero]

how long should i expect it to take...im planning on doing it at work this saturday.

[2fst4u]

it isn't a quick process, and figuring out how to mount the side skirts may take some ingenuity. you're looking at around 4-6 hours to fit properly on your own with a buddy.

[Mr_White]

it isn't a quick process, and figuring out how to mount the side skirts may take some ingenuity. you're looking at around 4-6 hours to fit properly on your own with a buddy.

lucky you, i did mine by my self & it took me about 8 hr. the rocker side moulding skirts :lol: took the most time

[whiteliquid]

why cant we be friends, why cant we be friends, why cant we be friends.

Come on guys lets just have a beer and watch the game.

[Ghadsphi]

Why does this come up every single time someone mentions a body kit? Can't we all just agree to dislike the French?

[mrmike]

hehe...Frenchmen.

[ppgnut]

to the guy that started this thread sorry to crap it up and ruin it for ya, all i was doing was trying to make point and corrections