Rear Bumper Install Tips - Late Model

[MasterD78]

I bought a new rear bumper for my '91 and I for the life of me can NOT get it to fit properly. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to getting it to fit correctly? I can't seem to get the sides of the bumper to connect to the side bracket without issues. So if anyone has tips that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[MasterD78]

I can also take pictures if that would be helpful.

[2mAn]

Yea take some pics. The brackets should have a little room to help the alignment to help slide in (#4 & 5).

Are the bumpers aftermarket or OEM?

[MasterD78]

I bought the OEM bumper from ECS Tuning. I’ll get some pics up tomorrow. Thanks for any insight, I’ve tried a half dozen times, but just can’t seem to get it so I’ve been rolling bumperless. 😂🤣

[82eye]

what year is your car?

[MasterD78]

1991 4 door, here she sits in the driveway bumperless.

[Panici]

I've always thought a rollpan (like a mini truck) would look interesting on an E30. Now's your chance!

[ehrawn]

for the life of me can NOT get it to fit properly.

We’re gonna need some photos to show specifically where you’re having trouble. I just did mine and had no issues. This guide was helpful

https://e30.bmwdiy.info/bumper-adjust/index.html