James Hsu

Well...guys, I need to know something from you.
I'm getting my new oem body kit very soon. I feel so exciting
Does anyone know how much will be cost for installation from dealer ?
I'm concerning that installation charges will be too high for me to handle it.
I'm living in Oklahoma City. Is anyone live here ?

Thanks !!

cavalierkid888

iTrader: (1)

Installation isn't too hard yourself with basic tools including a dremel.

TCpete

do it yourself.. read the directions.. its easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lltysonll

Front lip installation: all you need to do remove front bumper, there are pre-markings on the back for each slit you need to dremel. Then follow instructions on using clips to install. Really easy.

Side skirt: pretty much a no brainer, there a few clips you need to remove under and I believe a few screws near wheel wells. Again Really easy.

Rear lip: same as front lip installation. Remove rear bumper, drill slits that are premarked showing you where to make the slits with a dremel, and install hardware.

Just put your bumpers back on and finished.

All you really need is a dremel that is it. Take your time dont rush cutting your bumper up. If your bumper is OEM you will have the markings on the back, if its not OEM then good luck bc you won't have the marking to show you exactly where to drill. Post photos when your done.

Do not bring it to dealer they will rape you with hourly labor charge. Just do it yourself, know that it was done right. Dremels aren't expensive at all. Your hardware store may even have rental policy on them. Check Home Depot etc.

chicotunner07

the front bumper doesnt even need to be removed for the front lip, you can skip and cut the tabs on and just use 3m double sided tape and the bolts for the bottom.

SquallLHeart

so easy a blind man can do it.

kangsta41689

I had my oem body kit installed at Peruzzi scion dealer and it was like 300 bucks. Its not to hard. If you don't want holes, use 3m tape =)

James Hsu

Thank you all for reply I really appreacited !! I just got my kits today. I will do it by myself. I just curious how strong the 3M double sides tape is ? I went to the Autozone then the store perosn tells me that the tape won't be holding the body kit or if I wash my car. Especially, the winter condition and Oklahoma has a snow weather. Well...I don't know. Will that not falling down during the highway or wet condition ? Thanks !! ~

chicago_guy

thats what the bolts on the sides are for

dropzone

Someone did the install without cutting into the bumper by cutting off the tabs on the front lip but posted that it didn't work out as well as intended. Search on it.

James Hsu

It looks like this thread ?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...+front+lip+kit

No Pics, well...don't know.
I'm still considering, the safety is most important to me and to others on the road

Thanks for answering !!

James Hsu

Pics Update
Finally, I got installed by myself today. It took my 5 hrs to got it done sigh ~~
Only installed the front lip, I will keep continue

tCjosh

iTrader: (8)

did u cut the clips?

James Hsu

No, I didn't. I had drill the holes on the slots. I used 7.2v drill motor then drill 1/4" wide on the slots.

James Hsu

Does anyone have any ideas on installing the OEM Side Skirts ? This is my first time and try to take out the stock side skirts. I need some help/hints, please ?

chicotunner07

i did it, going on 2 months now no issues, what could go wrong? double sided tape holds the areas where the tabs would go, and the bottom 7 bolts are still used.

pics