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My rear bumper cap doesn't line up with frame

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoben726, Sep 11, 2022.

  1. Sep 11, 2022 at 1:39 PM
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    Tacoben726

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    hello guys i have a 2021 tacoma trd sport my bumper cap and bracket got hit while off-roading and they broke i change the parts but now the bumper doesn’t line up with bed frame my last thinking option is that my tow frame got bend has anyone got similar problem

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  2. Sep 11, 2022 at 3:37 PM
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    Kyebasse

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    Yep..something is way off. Big gap between the tail light & the bumper cap. Did you try to disassemble it and re-assible it?
     
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    Borracho Loco

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    Oh look, another mod....
    Don't over think it. It was probably made wrong (too large). Compare it to the other side bumper cap, get out a ruler and take measurements. I bet it's .75 inches bigger.

    If it is, send it back and exchange it for another one.
     
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    If you are planning on working on your bumper yourself, this link may help. Post #22 has a write up on bumper removal. Post #5 has a exploded picture of parts.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/16-tacoma-bumper-cap-removal.404082/page-2
     
  5. Sep 12, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    yes i try 3 different bumper brackets and still same problem
     
  6. Sep 12, 2022 at 10:54 AM
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    Thats what I thought in the first one so i return it i try 3 different ones but still same problem
     

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