Adjusting Rear Bumper
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Victoria, TX
Adjusting Rear Bumper
Hope everyone enjoyed tonights game!
The rear bumper looks to be sagging a bit and rather than go through the logistical nightmare of taking into the dealership for an adjustment, I was hoping someone might be able to offer some advise on how to go about doing this myself.
Is it something the average person can attempt?
Thanks,
John
The rear bumper looks to be sagging a bit and rather than go through the logistical nightmare of taking into the dealership for an adjustment, I was hoping someone might be able to offer some advise on how to go about doing this myself.
Is it something the average person can attempt?
Thanks,
John
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 394
Likes: 6
From: SEVA
Not really. I replaced mine last year after backing into my house. OK, stop laughing. Replaced the chrome outer, the sub-frame behind it (sold separately), and the trim pieces. The new piece was low on one side, and there is NO adjustment ... nowhere. I had to remove the new assembly and grind a couple mounting holes to make them more like slots. Then reinstalled, jacked it into position, and tightened the nuts. If you do take it to someone, forget the dealer and go to a good body shop.
EDIT: What game? Football, baseball, basketball, golf ... if has *****, I don't follow it. Was it R.W.Emerson who said the only real sports are mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing, and everything else is just a game? Sorry, I'm a NASCAR fan when time permits.
EDIT: What game? Football, baseball, basketball, golf ... if has *****, I don't follow it. Was it R.W.Emerson who said the only real sports are mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing, and everything else is just a game? Sorry, I'm a NASCAR fan when time permits.
Last edited by LANDYOT; Feb 2, 2004 at 04:11 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Victoria, TX
Landyot:
Thanks for the discouraging words. May go ahead and aks the dealer to adjust it and let them knock their heads. Anyhow, I have a couple of other trim complaints that need to be addressed:
Bumper sagging
Body side cladding coming undone (will be third trip for this one)
Driver's side passenger door sticks out at top
Since it will be in this week for the clunking and they will be providing me with something to drive, I'll ask them to add this to their list.
Completely understand. Lived in Fort Worth for a while and would rather go to Motor Speedway than give George more money.
Thanks for the discouraging words. May go ahead and aks the dealer to adjust it and let them knock their heads. Anyhow, I have a couple of other trim complaints that need to be addressed:
Bumper sagging
Body side cladding coming undone (will be third trip for this one)
Driver's side passenger door sticks out at top
Since it will be in this week for the clunking and they will be providing me with something to drive, I'll ask them to add this to their list.
Completely understand. Lived in Fort Worth for a while and would rather go to Motor Speedway than give George more money.
