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Rattling coming from front bumper brackets?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kyledamon, Nov 6, 2019.

  1. Nov 6, 2019 at 7:39 PM
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    kyledamon

    kyledamon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The brackets that connect the front bumper reinforcement to the bumper cover have started to come loose and vibrate. I think this what is causing a mild but very annoying rattling under power as slower speeds. This is very annoying and I’d like to remedy this but they are riveted on instead of through bolted. Could I just throw a self tapping sheet metal screw(or stainless through-bolt) in each one to tighten them up or is there anything inside that bar like an airbag sensor or something? Has anyone else had this issue?

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  2. Nov 7, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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    kyledamon

    kyledamon [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ah very good idea. I have that very rivet gun somewhere. Thanks!
     
  3. Nov 8, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    Yep I'd re rivet them
     
  4. Nov 8, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    Probably not your noise though unless you are some type of dog or something
     

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