Well, that didn't work too well.

I looked at the frame from the front this morning & noticed the bend frame front end. The Bumper mounts are hardened steel and not heating them is not the right advise. They bend 4-6 degrees, but then snapped. I guess I get retro mounts.
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Last edited by JoergK.; 10/26/2026 5:12 PM. Reason: missed picture
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