Front End Repair

Just joined, and my first post. I’ve had my 2007 Tacoma just under a year and it was in pretty good condition until I was recently hit in a parking lot. I feel like I can do most of the repairs needed, but was honestly looking for some input on how to go about it. I’ll obviously be getting a new bumper, and would like to keep everything as close to OEM as possible. My main issue is I feel the quarter panel is salvageable, just not sure the beat way to get it back to the correct shape. Any input appreciated!

 

Pics?

 

I'd buy a new bumper off eBay or somewhere, and get it painted at a local body shop. I did this in the past with a previous vehicle and ended up paying $75 for the paint job. Or you might be able to find a superwhite bumper takeoff.

As for the fender I would take it off and carefully bend it back into shape, use blocks and suction cups etc. Think harbor freight sells a kit for this. There are YouTube videos on this for help.

No insurance?

 

Unless you are a pro body man I wouldn’t think about trying to reshape the fender. Just get one from a salvage yard and bolt it on.

 

This was the route I was thinking about going, I just have a high insurance deductible and thought I could do it cheaper myself.

 

Im in no way a body man, I’m just cheap and was trying to avoid spending the money.

 

Use your insurance and get it done right. It will be difficult to DIY and likely not get the paint to match.