Be careful with bumper sag

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No but it comes with VERY detailed instructions. I'm planning on putting together a video when I have the time and when I do I'll be posting it in these forums
That would be great addition. In the meantime I'm going to try the solution from @RookieOfTheGear, and then swap to the other one later
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The black screws actually look nice on that. They don't even look out of place! I'll take that into consideration. I've always seen my bumper sagging but never knew how to put it back on right. I'll try those screws when I get back home tomorrow. What screw size did you use? and is there a specific spot you chose to get it to land on something?
I don’t know the exact size of the screws I have them in a random container not in the original box with the info. After doing this I think the best bet is using small cabinet screws they have a built in washer and it’s low profile unlike mine they are very flat and not sticking up as high less noticeable. If u can find some short ones that would be perfect.
Honda Civic 10th gen Be careful with bumper sag IMG_9514
Honda Civic 10th gen Be careful with bumper sag IMG_9513
The back bumper screw is sheet metal screw 1/2 inch long , 3/16 wide and a 1/4 hex head + Phillips center , i did a very shallow pilot hole with a 1/32 drill bit just to make sure it went in straight simultaneously pressing the bumper where I wanted it and not releasing it till I put the screw in and a drop of super glue on the head contact area afterwords so it wouldn’t come loose over time. The front screws are 1 inch n 1/8 long and I think 3/6 wide and have a Philips head the washer idk whatever fit over the screw tight and snug, the bumper wouldn’t stay in place with one I had to use two screws up front. Yes I chose to drill them into the bumper bracket where it would usually snap on to if it wasn’t broken. I figured it wasn’t doing any good anymore but could still be used to hold the bumper. The back bumper u can hide the screw in the wheel well, the front I couldn’t figure out way to conceal the screws . The best I could do was spray paint them gloss black to match my car to blend them in a little bit paint them to match ur car color if they are visible is all you can do maybe put a sticker over it . I used the washers just to have more clamping surface I didn’t want the screws just pulling straight through the plastic they spread out the downward pressure a little bit more. I didn’t crank hard on the screws either just get them snug enough to hold it up the bracket is plastic that you are hitting it will strip if you tighten them to hard and won’t hold so go easy on it just tight enough to keep the bumper up in place make sure you are holding it up in place where you want it the whole time to it is secure with the screws locked in, a second set of hands would be nice if you have somebody will help you
 

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I used similar screws on my '07 EX Coupe, and in the same spot. Still holding 4 years later. The bumper was so out of whack it wasn't worth trying to keep it together any more. Plus the car has 327,000 miles on it now.
 
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I don’t know the exact size of the screws I have them in a random container not in the original box with the info. After doing this I think the best bet is using small cabinet screws they have a built in washer and it’s low profile unlike mine they are very flat and not sticking up as high less noticeable. If u can find some short ones that would be perfect.
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The back bumper screw is sheet metal screw 1/2 inch long , 3/16 wide and a 1/4 hex head + Phillips center , i did a very shallow pilot hole with a 1/32 drill bit just to make sure it went in straight simultaneously pressing the bumper where I wanted it and not releasing it till I put the screw in and a drop of super glue on the head contact area afterwords so it wouldn’t come loose over time. The front screws are 1 inch n 1/8 long and I think 3/6 wide and have a Philips head the washer idk whatever fit over the screw tight and snug, the bumper wouldn’t stay in place with one I had to use two screws up front. Yes I chose to drill them into the bumper bracket where it would usually snap on to if it wasn’t broken. I figured it wasn’t doing any good anymore but could still be used to hold the bumper. The back bumper u can hide the screw in the wheel well, the front I couldn’t figure out way to conceal the screws . The best I could do was spray paint them gloss black to match my car to blend them in a little bit paint them to match ur car color if they are visible is all you can do maybe put a sticker over it . I used the washers just to have more clamping surface I didn’t want the screws just pulling straight through the plastic they spread out the downward pressure a little bit more. I didn’t crank hard on the screws either just get them snug enough to hold it up the bracket is plastic that you are hitting it will strip if you tighten them to hard and won’t hold so go easy on it just tight enough to keep the bumper up in place make sure you are holding it up in place where you want it the whole time to it is secure with the screws locked in, a second set of hands would be nice if you have somebody will help you
Does this affect how you take off the bumper now? Or are you still able to take it off with no issues?
 

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Does this affect how you take off the bumper now? Or are you still able to take it off with no issues?
If ur mounting bracket teeth n bumper attachment hook slots aren’t broken u should be able to reconnect them as long as you didn’t break them with the screw,try to hit the center of the bracket that’s what I did. My bumper side is broken but the bracket is only missing one tooth I think I could attach a new bumper if I ever got one . The bracket is pretty big lot of space to aim for on both sides away from the edge where the attachment points are, I did try to aim up by the edge though. U can see in my other picture I chose close by the side marker and end of the bumper so it would be as flush as possible.
Honda Civic 10th gen Be careful with bumper sag IMG_9486
Honda Civic 10th gen Be careful with bumper sag IMG_9517
Honda Civic 10th gen Be careful with bumper sag IMG_9519

I removed the front bumper once since I put the screws in, I was able to reuse the holes when I did my intercooler maybe a week ago .
 


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yeah those things are fine on mine end. it was just under the headlights was my problem. I’m going to try and get the screws in and I’ll post after
 

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yeah those things are fine on mine end. it was just under the headlights was my problem. I’m going to try and get the screws in and I’ll post after
You really can’t just pop it back in? If the bracket is good and the bumper is good I’d try to get it attached first one last time before you make permanent small holes in it . U can use a small thin flat head screw driver to lift the bumper slots over the brackets hooks , I had to do that on my passenger side the good side that isn’t broken mine kept bending downward or going high and not catching right .
 
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I’ll try to give it a shot. I’m just putting the screws back on the fender wall. I also noticed that in the fender piece that connects to the bumper from the bottom, isn’t connected. I’m not sure if it’s a bolt or a clip but I think it might’ve broken off when I went through the deep puddle a couple months back. so that might be another issue as to why it’s rubbing on the tire, at least from the drivers side. I have checked the passenger just yet.
 
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I’m getting a small amount of time here and there to work on it so I just managed to put the bolts back on the fender wall, but the next time I get a chance i’ll check the under piece.
 

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I have suggested this to a few people no one probably listens to it tho but screws n washers fix anything suck it up right back in place. Here is my back bumper all messed up
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Clips were busted out and ruined so I used a non honda screw

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Afterwards good as new
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front bumper
Around the headlights and side markers was jacked up sagging
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sprayed some screws and washers black and stuck them in
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Works like a charm just make sure you have something to land the screws in or they will not hold , u have to use a bolt n nut if nothing is behind it to clamp it down . I will not take offense if you don’t do that I don’t think anyone ever has tried what I did even though it works fine
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Did you install them yet? Could you post the instructions here? Want to see them first before buying. Also have the same issue as the op :(
Haven't had the time yet 😕. Finally going on vacation and I'll have a few extra days off in 2 weeks. Aiming to do them then
 

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They're just packaging Quik-Latch as a kit. People have been using them for exactly this purpose for years. I'm selling a set of (4) blue Quik-Latch that I got for exactly this reason and never used in the parts sub.
I worked with Eric who runs Raiderfab to develop the kit he sells. It's not just a generic Quicklatch kit he's repacking, he has his own metric studs made for this application. I'm sure you could make a generic kit work, but you'll end up having to cut studs to length and it'll use imperial hardware/tools.
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