Fixing Front Bumper Gap with Quick / Quik-Latch Push Button Fasteners (QL-25-S10) (Scion tC2.5)

🛒 Product link(s) at bottom of video description.
► 01:06 - Removing Bumper
► 05:30 - Installing Quik-Latch
► 16:13 - Re-Installing Bumper
Installing aluminum Quik-Latch mini fasteners to fix the inherent bumper gap / sag issue that tC's and some other Scions and Toyota's experience because of the plastic clips they use.
🛒 1.0" Quik-Latch Mini: amzn.to/2p3mEO0
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[@Dank2748]

My man doesn't know he's carrying all the Tc owners up to this day and foward, thanks king!

[@tmcbride9435]

Brother, I can't thank you enough for your time and work making these videos.

[@jasonn3818]

Yep I have the exact same problem thanks so much for the fix solution!

[@aldosanchez6838]

Keep up the great videos bro props from out here in cali

[@hanielbomb]

Great job man, looks good and silver nice color. I picked silver color too, only using 1 compared to other people using 2

[@hanielbomb]

Thank you again. Very informative

[@JexuanyGuerrero]

I'm having this issue right now. Thanks for the video man

[@VampyreX13]

I did. It still sagged afterwards. It's just a poor design.

[@louisamotsepe2828]

My cars front bumper also has a gap. Thanks for the video u remove my stress

[@d0cx]

Just bought these to fix my massive bumper gap.

[@nickhayworth7293]

Video is a life saver, got a mesh grill and was dreading trying to deal with getting the bumper off.

[@VampyreX13]

It's not that hard to do remove once you know what you're doing. Glad I could help.

[@jamiate]

Great video fam

[@suniv4372]

Wonder if using 3m double sided tape will work instead of drilling holes. Like the one with the rubber bands and using tape instead

[@darkfalcon59]

this is old but man thanks for the video i need to do this to my front bumper now cause the driver side one does no stick.

[@adrianthehuntermmwaj1627]

Nice bro 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MyDIYchannel]

Bad idea, just incase you lose your bumper you will lose your headlights too. Happy driving. Keep safe. Much better idea to bolt it to the bumper independent of the headlight.

[@VampyreX13]

Noted, but at the time of installation, I didn't see any other good locations I could find to secure the hardware to. Next time I have the bumper off, I'll reassess where else the Quik-Latch can be mounted (if possible) and will do an addendum video. I think the main issue with using the bolt hole further back was the shape of the tC2.5 bumper didn't allow for proper alignment of the latch itself.

[@123ElTri]

The button definitely solved the issue for me too but good Lord ! It was a pain in the rear end to get it to pop on 😪

[@VampyreX13]

Yeah, it is a tight fit. Mine was easier to pop off and back on again afterwards.

[@VampyreX13]

I haven't had any problems with my rear bumper yet, but I think my friend is having rear sag issues. If he decides to put one of these on his tC, I'll do a video for the rear bumper.

[@123ElTri]

@Da Gr8one i had my rear bumper come loose cause its an aftermarket bumper that the previous owner installed. I fixed it by using a 2 part 3M superfast cartridge glue that I applied to the tab and bumper retainer. It seems like an odd solution but its reversible and will not cause problems if you ever have to remove the bumper again.

[@fresnohighlander]

Thank you D.A. My car is still almost new. The dealer got it to stay in for a short time, but, it's sticking out again! 19K$ Car, and the bumper's been sticking out since new. The dealer said "you must of hit a parking block?" No, never did. There's got to be an easier way to do this?

[@VampyreX13]

Yeah, that's complete BS. I've read that some people really had to fight the dealer to get the issue fixed, but only a couple succeeded. This issue happens on various Toyota's due to the bumper clip design. If you install the latches, just take your time and measure and check multiple times before making your holes.

[@fresnohighlander]

@@VampyreX13 Thank you so much, I will!

[@fabio3050]

This video was a godsend is there by any chance a way of doing this with the back bumper?

[@VampyreX13]

Yes, but I haven't had any issues with my rear bumper that I needed to install it. I've seen other users do it, though.

[@darkfalcon59]

quick question is the 1.0 good or you recommend the 1.25? for the quick latch

[@VampyreX13]

I have a friend who used the 1.0 and he said they installed fine.

[@darkfalcon59]

@@VampyreX13 thanks

[@Smitleyjd]

what if you bend the quik-latch bolt in the middle to angle it, to better line up with the angle of the bumper? would need to hold it in a vice on the nuts, so you don't damage the threads. I might buy one of the cheap knock-off sets (doesn't feel right to do this to the legit one) and try it.

[@VampyreX13]

If you bent the bolt, then you wouldn't be able to remove the nut the uninstall the latch if you need to. It doesn't matter if you damage the threads or not. You can test this with a normal bolt. You also risk the chance of breaking it or having it rotate at the wrong angle when you try to pop the bumper back on.

[@Smitleyjd]

@@VampyreX13 could always cut off the side of a deep well socket, just to be able to hold the outside nut to tighten it... But yeah... Starting to turn into more of a headache than it's worth.

[@JoshyC.]

Great Video!! I'm looking for a 1" Diameter Quik-Latch on black instead of chrome and so far I've only seen it on 1.25" Diameter. If anyone finds one please leave the link here, I would really appreciate that. Thanks in advance!

[@VampyreX13]

They do make it, but it looks like it's not even in stock from the manufacturer. Try searching for QL-25-SB1.

[@JoshyC.]

@@VampyreX13 Thank you so much! 💪🏽

[@cody68394]

Do you think it's be easier on the 2.0 bumper since it doesnt bulge put like the 2.5?

[@VampyreX13]

No, because you would need to also replace your headlights along with the wiring, your hood, hood latch, crash bar foam, radiator support trim, upper and lower grill, fog light trim, and front emblem. The hardest part will be wiring the headlights, especially if you live in Canada and have an automatic DRL requirement. You could try replacing the clips first and see if that works first.

[@cody68394]

@@VampyreX13 all of that just to put a quick release on in place of that bolt hole where the headlight bolts are? I take my bumper off a lot so getting new clips wouldn't help cuz itd happen again.

[@VampyreX13]

@@cody68394 yeah, there's a lot involved with a front end conversion because the 2.5 tC is slightly longer. The benefits though are that there are more 2.0 front end parts.

[@cody68394]

@@VampyreX13 ohho okay. See i guess i didnt specify good enough. I dont want to do a conversion, i was wondering if you think it'd be any easier puttng the quik snap on since ot doesn't bulge out like the 2.5 does. My bad

[@VampyreX13]

@@cody68394 ah. Gotcha. That's what I get for answering a question before morning coffee. LOL. I don't know for sure, but I think yes because it's more flat on your 2.0 bumper if I recall correctly.

[@me262d]

I noticed you had custom horns on your car. What type of horns are they?

[@VampyreX13]

Hella horns from amzn.to/3gKYJdv. They were more or less plug and play.

[@Alejoo_CG]

Do you know how to install these on the 2.0 bumper? Since I don’t have the same headlights as the 2.5?

[@VampyreX13]

I don't know 100% for sure, but the process should be about the same.

[@Beek88]

I'm on bumper #2...replaced everything brackets, headlights...inner fenders are driving me crazy

[@VampyreX13]

I got aftermarket fender liners after my OEM passenger side one got tore up. They've been holding up great. I did replace all the clips as well. The liners I have are amzn.to/3y8gi3L and they've been fine for 2 years.

[@marten805]

I tried this on my car and the latch won't clip on. No matter how much I try to force it. Do you have any tips?

[@VampyreX13]

If the stud and latch are lined up, move the stud out a little more until it will latch, then adjust it if needed. It's best to do this mod when it's warm out so the bumper will flex. Since it's winter, try using a heat gun on the plastic to warm it up first.

[@jonathanm2310]

Are you located in Cali?

[@VampyreX13]

I'm in Maryland.

[@luvlaz5720]

is it the same process if i get a 1.25 or will it not work?

[@VampyreX13]

That'll work just the same. My friend installed that size on his tC. It may just stick out a little bit more.

[@luvlaz5720]

@@VampyreX13 okay thank you!

[@nickkane8690]

Damn I really wish there was a fix without putting an ugly ass circle on it. Thats weird that mine pops out in the same place as yours

[@VampyreX13]

You can try replacing the bumper clips, but I've rarely seen that actually work. Someone local to me ended up just buying a whole new bumper instead because theirs was sagging so badly.

[@fabioperez7937]

Is it still working after two years?

[@VampyreX13]

Yes.

[@reycuret]

where can i get that engine cover for my scion 2014 tc

[@VampyreX13]

Check the video description at kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3WwqZekaJh3p5o for info.

[@connorrampage7817]

He's either over talking this or this procedure is a huge pain-in-ass, other alternatives are out there.

[@VampyreX13]

It's not a pain, but you need to be very careful about going through the whole process lining up things. I had to try to fix someone's attempt to install these because they didn't properly secure the studs before marking the indentations on the bumper. The holes never quite lined up, and even upgrading to a larger button didn't fix it. That being said, yes, there are other solutions but they usually require also drilling into the fender which is much more expensive and harder to replace if you change your mind or mess up. Also, a lot of ones I see out there use thick rubber bands which overstretch or dry out and break frequently.

[@hlopez3975]

The procedure isn’t to hard if you have the confidence and know how on doing things like this. Patience is key for sure.

[@oaktreejaydee]

So much for a fastener.. lol

[@sambulucci]

this is not a fix dude this is destroying

[@VampyreX13]

Unfortunately replacing the bumper clips or bringing it to the dealership to have them fix it yields no success. It's just a common issue with this car's bumper. At least the Quick-Latch only requires making two holes in the (more easily replaceable) bumper instead of those ugly rubberband ones that have you make holes in your fenders as well.

[@Tookoff]

@@VampyreX13 replying to people with negative comments that have no subs or content is worthless. Thanks for the tips and its not destroying lol it works