What's up with my bumper?
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What's up with my bumper?
Now that the car runs and has brakes I want to do a bit of cosmetic work. I noticed that my bumper looks like it is bent. I don't remember it being like this when I first looked at it, so it could have happened when I had it towed home. Regardless, it needs fixed. Is it as easy as removing the cover and bending something back, or will I need to buy some parts? I haven't ever removed a bumper from ANY car, so all of your input is really appreciated.
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I bet the weak bolts the hold the bumper on broke on the bottom. Mine where rusted up rather well and my car is generally not rusty. They all broke off when I tried to take them off. I could see if the bumper was slightly forced up all of them breaking.
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how did you tow the car?
I bet the weak bolts the hold the bumper on broke on the bottom.
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Originally Posted by trochoid
That is the bumper shock in the pic. Through the bottom of the bumper itself, aft of the shocks, is a single bolt on each one, that's what holds the bumper on. Don't forget to disconnect the wires.
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bent hinges? let me look around.
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Originally Posted by man6ano
That's what I'm thinking is SOMETHING has to be bent, I just don't know what. I guess I'll just have to pull stuff apart until I find something to bend back. I just figured this was a common thing. I was sort of hoping it was just cosmetic, like I could adjust the cover somehow? Maybe pull the cover off and bend the actual bumper down a bit? I just don't want to break anything since I'm really not familiar with it.