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Bumper gap, fixable?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by _FREEDOMTACO, May 1, 2022.

  1. May 1, 2022 at 7:58 PM
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    _FREEDOMTACO

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    Anyone else with this problem? Any fix?

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  2. May 1, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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    5nahalf

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    Looks like the clips probably got messed up when the headlights were installed.

    There are clips on the fender that the bumper slips into, I would check to make sure those are ok and the part of the bumper that clips to them is ok.
     
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  3. May 1, 2022 at 8:17 PM
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    _FREEDOMTACO

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    I’ll have to do that this Saturday on my day off, if it is the clips, are they replaceable or do I need a new bumper?
     
  4. May 1, 2022 at 8:18 PM
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    oldtoyman

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    Your hood alignment is off also.
     
  5. May 1, 2022 at 8:18 PM
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    The clips on the fender can be replaced, if its the part on the bumper, then a new bumper is needed (though you might be able to repair it)
     
  6. May 1, 2022 at 8:23 PM
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    What caused this? Crash, repair, or did you buy it like this?
     
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  7. May 1, 2022 at 8:26 PM
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    _FREEDOMTACO

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    I originally bought it with the gap but it was smaller, it got worse after I installed new headlights last year, starting to think I messed up some clips


    Thanks for pointing that out lol I just went out and adjusted the rubber pieces, it’s better now. That bumper gap just bugs me so much, probably going to check clips this weekend.


    I’m hoping I can repair it, going to check clips Saturday
     
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  8. May 1, 2022 at 9:35 PM
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    The one that holds your bumper on the the fender is 1 long one. Not quite thin so it might get some force to get it back in. Only costs 35$ for a new one
     
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  9. May 1, 2022 at 9:37 PM
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    Found the part name for when I replaced mine

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  10. May 1, 2022 at 10:09 PM
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    _FREEDOMTACO

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    Thank you guys, found a set of the guider clips on Amazon for $20, will report back this weekend after I attempt to fix it.
     
  11. Jun 12, 2023 at 7:32 PM
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    How did the fix go?
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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    Any update on this?
     
  13. Nov 7, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    faawrenchbndr

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    Fender to hood alignment is off. Bumper has a gap. Fender flares, pulled loose.

    this truck has got some resolved and probably unknown issues. If it were mine, I’d get to a body shop, it would drive me nuts
     

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