95+ Aluminum Rear Bumper Beam

[92GPW]

I recently bought what was advertised as a 95+ OEM Rear Bumper Beam. Based on my understanding, I expected this to be the lighter weight aluminum bumper beam but I am not sure that is what I received.

Does anyone have a picture of the Aluminum OEM Rear Bumper Beam or is there an easy way to identify which bumper beam I have (91-94 or 95+)? I'll post a picture of what I received if I can figure out how...

Appreciate any help you can provide!

 

[TURBO2GO]

Is it silver or black?

 

[92GPW]

Is it silver or black?

It's black. Is the Aluminum beam just bare aluminum...i.e. it's silver?

 

[NSXGB]

It's black. Is the Aluminum beam just bare aluminum...i.e. it's silver?

It will be silver if it has not been painted by someone along the line.
Try a magnet on it, if it attracts, you know it isn't aluminium.

 

[92GPW]

Thanks for confirming what I suspected. I've contacted the seller to start the return process.

 

[solidol]

NA2 has aluminum beam. That's 97+

 

[NSXGB]

NA2 has aluminum beam. That's 97+

Nope. Not sure when it was changed but the UKDM 1996 car I broke had an Ali rear bumper beam.

 

[solidol]

Nope. Not sure when it was changed but the UKDM 1996 car I broke had an Ali rear bumper beam.

I think you may be right. I suspect introducing Targa in 95 has something to do with it

Pre 95 part number: 71530-SL0-305
And 95+: 71530-SL0-A01

 

[92GPW]

Thanks again for the further info. I was second guessing myself on exactly which year switched to aluminum but my research/PN checking convinced me the change was made in 95.

 

[shawn110975]

should be aluminum color and weigh like 20 lbs if its black and weighs like 75lbs then you know.

 

[davidf]

I hope you did'nt get "mislead" by a seller/member here.

 

[92GPW]

I hope you did'nt get "mislead" by a seller/member here.

No, it wasn't a seller on Prime. It was from a used parts seller on e-bay...they are very highly rated and have been apologetic about the mix-up. At this point I'm willing to call it an honest mistake. Should have the item returned in the coming days and I will continue my search or just bite the bullet and buy a new one!