Does Front Bumper Have to Come Off to Install Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 521876-1

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Do you have to remove the front bumper to install these brackets..I know you have to drill a 2inch hole

asked by: Kelly G

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The front fascia of the vehicle has to come off to install the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 521876-1 but the bumper itself does not have to come off.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

While it doesn't need to be drilled, the lower front grille of your 2008 Mini Cooper S Hardtop does need to be trimmed in order to install the base plates that fit (unless you have the Sport suspension), which are the following part number: -…

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You asked about Blue Ox products, but for your Mini the parts were not compatible to your tow vehicle. To flat tow your 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible S model (with standard transmission) you will first need Roadmaster #521876-1 base plates which are…

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We do have a baseplate that will fit for your 2007 Mini Cooper S, however the Blue Ox item #BX1304 you mentioned will not fit. You will need the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item #521877-1 which is confirmed to fit your 2008 Mini Cooper S. I have…

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Answer 4

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 5

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 7

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 8

The Trailer Leaf Spring, 2250 lbs. 6 Leaf, item #e27SR, is sold as a replacement spring for older trailers and measures 26 inches for eye to eye, center to center. If you are replacing the springs and hangers you will need to use the same center to…

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Answer 9

On oil bath hubs the seals are different than standard grease seals. The correct replacement for what you have is #91030. Unitized oil seals like this have a part that stays fixed and a part that rotates with the hub for optimum leak protection. I…

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Answer 10

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 11

The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Does Front Bumper Have to Come Off to Install Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 521876-1

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