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Are JDM bumpers the same size as USDM bumpers?

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Old 11-21-10, 06:03 PM
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Default Are JDM bumpers the same size as USDM bumpers?

Anyone know? I don't think there is any difference, as people who buy lip kits don't have issues from what I've read.
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i was told that the jdm mirror covers are not the same size as the american ones so this may mean that the bumpers are not the same size either.

what is your ultimate goal? to buy a body kit bumper?? i bought a usdm bumper off fleabay for a lot cheaper than any other option by far.
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Ordered a used Wald lip kit from Upgarage. Hopefully will have it by next weekend.
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i would think you should be golden then... i've seen ones that needed a slight tweak here or there to make fit but that is usually only for the ground effects, you should be straight man. even ones that are supposed to be exact need tweaks occasionally but thats just the way it is.
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I had WALD lip before and no problem with the fitment. Like Sojah mentioned above, mirror cover for JDM is different from USDM. I have JDM mirror assy for my LS just to fit the LED side mirror cover of my liking.
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Originally Posted by JP2SEA
I had WALD lip before and no problem with the fitment. Like Sojah mentioned above, mirror cover for JDM is different from USDM. I have JDM mirror assy for my LS just to fit the LED side mirror cover of my liking.
i'm seriously debating this option as well, what did you end up paying in the long run??
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Originally Posted by sojah
i'm seriously debating this option as well, what did you end up paying in the long run??
I've purchased a set of used JDM mirror assy from YJ Auction for about $350. The LED covers from a well known brand cost a lot but I went with one with 5 LED's on each side. (longer clear strip than the one you see on US market).

The total cost was around $900 plus the paint/install. (It was back when the yen was a lot weaker. Now days, anything you buy from Japan cost a lot more... )
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