Help with GT4 front end conversion, small fitment issue Options

[celica3sgte]

Got everything in the mail finally, painted it and started installing. There is a gap between the hood and front bumper. About an inch. Has anyone else had this problem, or is my core support pushed down that much???? Secondly, I knew the hood latch is different,, but I didn't know it was this bad. If I move the bumper up to where it's supposed to be,,,,I won't be able to get my fingers under the hood to open the latch. Other than that,,,stock sides fit great, rear lips fit great on one side,,the other has a gap and needs some more work. I went with the same erebuni 404a lip as boss33(from boosted6g) and it needs some work to fit onto the jdm bumper. Great quality from boosted6g!! Currently working on that. Lots of work to be done before I show it in Chicago in two weeks. I'll try to get some pics up when everything is together. Waiting for a few parts,,,most importantly an axle from Josh Boam,,,still. Let me know if anyone has an st185 axle lying around.

This post has been edited by celica3sgte: Mar 11, 2006 - 10:38 PM

[Mr_chOps]

you have the gt-four bumper and hood? if you do..then you shouldn't have that problem(it was all bolt up for me). and yes the hood latch is a dif. then stock.

[juBz86]

pictures!!

[lagos]

are you using the hood and the front bumper from the GT4? if you dont, you will have a gap.

the stock hood latch is too short. the problem is with the hook. you can extend it by cutting it and welding in a longer piece, or order a gt4 latch from toyota

[celica3sgte]

Yeah I'm using the gt4 hood and bumper. I think my core support is bent from pushing the car around so much. LOL. I'll have my friend extend and weld the latch. Do you guys know how much longer it is?

[presure2]

the latch is basicly 1/2 longer.
you need the gt-4 seal and metal retainer, then you slide some body washers under the middle 2 holes to take up the gap.

[Green_MachToy]

I used the stock gt4 latch. The stock st cable was long enough and gave me no problems. I replaced the stock bumper support with the gt4. I basically drilled the welds and removed it off the gt4 clip and put it on mine with no problems. If by chance you lose or have lost the metal retainer for the front bumper...like I did. I have taken a piece of aluminum and covered the bumper to the radiator and used my stock st rubber seal. Not great but better than not having one.

[lagos]

I used the stock gt4 latch. The stock st cable was long enough and gave me no problems. I replaced the stock bumper support with the gt4. I basically drilled the welds and removed it off the gt4 clip and put it on mine with no problems. If by chance you lose or have lost the metal retainer for the front bumper...like I did. I have taken a piece of aluminum and covered the bumper to the radiator and used my stock st rubber seal. Not great but better than not having one.

or you can just buy a new one from your local toyota dealer for a few bucks..lol

[celica3sgte]

I have the metal retainer and seal. I'm gonna have to use pressure's idea and throw some washers under it to build it up. But not until I extend the hood latch.

thanks guys
steve

[celica3sgte]

My friend welded an extenstion on the hood latch today. I fits great now. Thanks for the assistance guys. Still messing with the front lip to get it to fit.

[hisashi94gtst204]

you need the gtfour upper bumper support. the stock one is different.

This post has been edited by hisashi94gtst204: Mar 12, 2006 - 9:45 PM

[Green_MachToy]

or you can just buy a new one from your local toyota dealer for a few bucks..lol

Tried three of them, no luck. It would have been easier if I could find one, as it is still not right...I will have to check in LA.

[celica3sgte]

Hey GreenMach toy you can get it from Champion Toyota in Houston Texas. www.toyotaworld.com
They order JDM parts. Here is the part # LHD 53510-20510