These push pins allow movement. Something rivets don't allow. You have to remember, our front bumper cover is only secured to the header panel. There isn't any other body panels holding them in place (IE Fenders) like the newer vehicles.
Also if you were to end up doing the rivets, don't use just any rivets. They are too strong and the release point for the stud isn't the same as the ones you would buy through LMR or a ford part distributor, or possibly a body shop. The ones through there, have a weaker release point, allowing the stud to break off, rather than busting through your fiberglass front bumper.
15$ for a gun plus rivets.. It'd just do it and be done with it. When a door handle brakes you'll be glad you have it
Isn't that the truth lol
Rivet gun only runs from $15-25. Not bad for the price, and definitely cheaper than replacing or fixing your bumper when one or more than one of those pins become faulty.
$15.99 for rivets off of Late Model Restoration if your body shop doesn't have any you can buy or have. I am a cheap person, but this is something I wouldn't go cheap on myself. Its one time you will have to do this.
So you dont bolt your bumper cover to the fenders? LoL
The bumper cover certainly does bolt to the fenders.
Sure, the bumper fastens to the fenders, but the fenders aren't a huge support on holding the front clip on. The fenders help hold the outside of the bumper in place and flush with the car. What I was trying to say, is there isn't much force at that point of contact. Most of the weight/force of holding the front bumper cover is upfront, where the rivets are put in place.