ok maybe im a dumbass but i cant find a thread that answeres my question so here it is
stock 98 sport i want lights on front bumper i cant seem to find a way to get the nut on the bolts after i drill the holes do i have to remove the bumper or is there a way to get up in there
thanks for any help

 

remove your end caps and fish the bolts down, no need to take the whole bumper off just to mount lights.

 

swivel socket and long extension lay under bumper and look up

 

ok ill try the endcaps off might need to find someone w a skinny arm lol
i layed under it and pulled some of the covers back i jus dont see any way up into the bumper i was actually gonna take the grill off to see if i can get in that way

 

I know...dead thread but was wondering if you got them mounted and how cause im in the same situation and do not know how to get the bolts on after drilling!!

 

I just reinstalled some new light on my 98. All I did was remove the grill and reached under the bumper and used a ratcheting wrench to tighten them. it only took about 10 min for each light. And i have some big hands and I had no problem doing it.

 

You can always loosen the three bolts on each side that hold the bumper on. Then, remove the two towards the front, this will let the bumper pivot downward and it's easy to reach. I had to do this myself and only takes a few minutes more. And, you don't have to completely remove the bumper.

 

Thanks guys! I was wondering if I would be able to take the grill off and do it through that little bit of space it provides, looks like i'll have to try that!

 

take the grill off you can get in pretty easy !!