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Bumper isnt straight

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Zer0, Dec 17, 2013.

  1. Dec 17, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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    Zer0

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    Hello all. As anal as I am, I noticed today that my bumper is not straight. It seems to be closer to the body on the passenger side. I checked the undercarriage and nothing appears to be bent. Is the rear bumper adjustable? Ive attached a few pictures. Notice that the passenger side is closer to the body. Also, notice that the 'line' on the bumper isnt straight. Is this normal? Sorry for the messed up pics. Thanks

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  2. Dec 17, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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    bellassaiw10

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    Yeah just loosen the bolts on the side you want to move
     
  3. Dec 17, 2013 at 9:32 PM
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    thanks for reply. which bolts are they? I see about 4 bolts on each side. thanks
     
  4. Dec 17, 2013 at 9:32 PM
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    try the 2 mounted to the frame first if that doesn't work then switch to the other two
     
  5. Dec 17, 2013 at 9:41 PM
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    dam that was fast reply. thanks for the information i will try it this weekend! didnt know that the bumper could be adjusted like that.

    I had another questions. If my bed is lopsided; sitting about an inch lower on the rear passenger side corner. if i change out my blown shocks and leafs, would this possible fix my problem. I do notice that my shocks and leafs appear to be blown. where can i get stock leafs from but new. thanks again
     
  6. Dec 17, 2013 at 9:49 PM
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    New leafs will probably fix your bed issue, Not sure about getting new stock leafs :confused:
     
  7. Dec 17, 2013 at 11:29 PM
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    Should i get OEM leafs or are the aftermarket leafs good too?

    Im @ about 208k, what else do you think I need to replace. I dont know for sure that my leafs and shocks are blown but I would imagine they are since Im at 208k. My ride is very bouncy too. I want to do preventative maintenance. Thanks
     
  8. Dec 18, 2013 at 7:06 AM
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    lift, tires, wheels, some interior stuff
    front and rear are adjustable, btw.
     
  9. Dec 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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    Some of this Some of that
    What Bellissaiw said, should be two each side on the frame, loosen them up
     
  10. Dec 18, 2013 at 9:32 PM
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    thanks for all the replies! I didnt know I could adjust the bumper.
     

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