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Old 11-12-2010, 03:03 PM
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Front Fender Issue

I seem to have hit a bump too hard and this happened. I am afraid to muscle it back into place. Any advice on how to get this back without breaking anything.
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Old 11-12-2010, 03:09 PM
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That looks like a new bumper might be needed because the hole where the bolt screws in between the fender n bumper seem to have ripped off. I know there a ghetto way of doing it instead of buying a while new bumper, maybe posibly making another hole.
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Dont even think of replacing it, The labor, parts cost and paint will easily top $1,000.
If there is a missing bolt, they are about $0.25 at the hardware store. If not push it in to place, hold it with a clamp, drill a small hole and pop rivet it together. If you have damage later, any body shop can drill out the aluminum rivet
I can assure you the fix will be far less obtrusive than the mismatched paint.
It will require some study and some "back time" on the pavement but it should be an easy fix.
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I agree, many body shops are willing to fix it also for a small fee.
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Hard to believe that happened from just going over a bump. More likely, somebody tapped you in a parking lot.

I had the exact thing happen, but to my rear bumper. Gave it a couple of wacks with the flat of my hand and it popped right back in place and has stayed there ever since ( 6 months ago)
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If you get the fender liner out of the way and look there is a bracket that holds the bumper and fender together and a t20 screw through the bracket take it off and line it back up

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