| When it comes to installing auto body kits, you have | | | | weekend. While you might be able to get all of the |
| many choices. Each part of a body kit might even | | | | pieces on in that short amount of time, you probably |
| have a different way that it is installed on your car | | | | will be disappointed with the final outcome. Take your |
| just depending on where the piece goes. For | | | | time. Dry fit the pieces. Have somebody assist you |
| example, you might attach the front bumper with | | | | by holding the piece in place so you can make |
| bolts, but attach a side vanity piece with double sided | | | | measurements and look at it from all angles to make |
| tape. Some of the more advanced kits and | | | | sure you haven't missed even the tiniest detail. Then |
| modifications might require welding. | | | | check it all over again. |
| Depending on the body kit, which manufacturer the | | | | It doesn't matter that you bought this kit specifically |
| kit is from, the vehicle the kit is designed for, and the | | | | for your vehicle. You are more than likely going to |
| location of the piece, the parts might be included for | | | | have to make some kind of modifications to the |
| you to do the installation or you may need to | | | | pieces. No two vehicles alike are exactly alike, even |
| purchase the parts. Either way, they should all be | | | | coming off of the manufacturing line! Then you add |
| standard parts that can be found at any good auto | | | | the wear and tear of driving the vehicle and all of a |
| or hardware store. When deciding on the auto body | | | | sudden your stock vehicle isn't quite stock anymore. |
| kit to purchase, you should find out how the pieces | | | | That's the reason you need to dry fit your pieces. |
| install onto your particular vehicle and if the installation | | | | You may find that you need to shave a little bit off |
| parts included. You should also consider the level of | | | | the bumper to make it line up correctly. Or you may |
| experience that you have. Does it need welded? | | | | need to drill a new hole for mounting. You may even |
| Have you ever welded before? If you don't consider | | | | have to go so far as to do a little body work on the |
| this upfront, you may spend a lot more money | | | | vehicle itself just to get everything looking perfect. |
| having someone else install the kit for you. | | | | Plan for this and take your time! It's well worth it |
| When installing an auto body kit, one of the most | | | | when it's done. |
| critical aspects is paying close attention to details. | | | | Installing an auto body kit is not for the faint of |
| Remember that you are installing this to make your | | | | heart, but if you like a small challenge and want the |
| car look fantastic. How are you going to achieve that | | | | satisfaction of knowing that you created this vehicle |
| look when you have misaligned parts, gaps, scrapes, | | | | yourself, it's well worth doing. Search around the |
| or parts that just don't look right together? Installing | | | | internet for body kits. Gather more information. Make |
| a kit like this requires time and patience, trial and | | | | friends with the mechanics at the local body shops |
| error. Don't expect to be able to install a kit over a | | | | that deal in customizations. Then go for it! |