Body kit installation

[Uchiha_Sasuke]

Hi I own a 1997 ford t-bird and I just bought a full xenon body kit a week ago (still waiting for it to get here) and I was wondering if it is easy to install and if so is there any videos or pictures or anything that will help me with installation? If not, does anyone know a cheap place in the bay area?

[jedimaster26]

No and No
I belive the body kit needs to be molder on
It wont be cheap either

[8ate8]

Originally Posted by jedimaster26

No and No
I belive the body kit needs to be molder on

You mean molded on? All the body kits for mn12s are just held on with double sided tape.

[JR Tigerstar]

Yeah, the Xenon kit is held on with 3M double sided tape and screws.
The screws are used in the wheel wells to attach the ends & the two sided tape is used in between the screws. (front & rear of car)
I would suggest you apply a bead of adhesive type caulk on each side of the double sided tape (top & bottom). This will ensure the front & rear pieces will not sag over time.
Use pop rivets instead of the screws. The screws can work themselves loose & fall out.

[Uchiha_Sasuke]

JR did you do it your self?

and the stuff you were talking about where can I buy it and what is it called (the adhesive stuff) and is this a 2 man job or can I do it myself

and also can you help me out with like tools a will need like a list

Im only 16 and my dad never tought me how 2 be a handyman and also we have like no tools here so can yall help.

O I almost forgot what do I have to take off my car if anything (bumper side skirts etc....) and if I do, how would I do that?


Thanks, Omar.

[8ate8]

everything goes on top of the stock body panels.

[JR Tigerstar]

Originally Posted by Uchiha_Sasuke

JR did you do it your self?
and the stuff you were talking about where can I buy it and what is it called (the adhesive stuff) and is this a 2 man job or can I do it myself
and also can you help me out with like tools a will need like a list
Im only 16 and my dad never tought me how 2 be a handyman and also we have like no tools here so can yall help.
O I almost forgot what do I have to take off my car if anything (bumper side skirts etc....) and if I do, how would I do that?
Thanks, Omar.

No, I did not install the body kit.
I don't know the name of the adhesive stuff. I suggest calling/visiting a a body shop supply company, telling them what you have & asking what they recommend.
Installation would be easier with two people. The front & rear pieces wrap around to wheel wells, so having two people makes it easier.
I don't have a list. I
Jim (8ate8) is correct, the body kit goes on top of the existing body panels.

I strongly suggest letting a body shop install the body kit, for a few reasons. 1) The body kit will need to be painted. 2) A body shop will know best how to prepare the surface of the car for the two sided tape/adhesive. 3) The exhaust will have to modified. The body kit comes with two "S" shaped adapters for the exsiting exhaust tips.


I did a quick Google search. These are install instructions are for Honda wagons but it will give you an idea of what is involved.
SAMPLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - For XENON Rear Valance