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Front bumper ,quality control

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco man17, Aug 5, 2017.

  1. Aug 5, 2017 at 8:35 AM
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    Taco man17

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    Anyone else have an 2017 TRD OR where the front bumper is separating? IMG_1603.jpg
     
  2. Aug 5, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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    DPT852

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    Yup, mine looks exactly the same. Almost like it wasn't clipped in all the way...
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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    It's even like that on mine on the right side on a few clips
     
  4. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    I had the dealer order the part , they are trying to figure out how to handle it now. The truck has 300 miles and warranty should cover this. I saw other trucks at the dealer the same way.
     
  5. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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    Push on it from the very front. It may not have all the clips fully seated.
     
  6. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    Tried that , will not hold.
     
  7. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    That's not good.
     
  8. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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    Cable

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    I've had the front 3-4 clips completely pop out during some water crossings. Pops right back in. But mine didn't have any gapping when it's seated fully.
     
  9. Aug 5, 2017 at 12:35 PM
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    Garrett75x

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    Mine looks like that on the right only

    Just noticed it last weekend
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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  11. Aug 5, 2017 at 6:56 PM
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    Yep. I have had two of them and they both had little gaps like yours. I think it's just not a tight fit. You can easily pop the clips and try to clip again but it'll likely look the same. I'm curious how a new one will look.
     
  12. Aug 5, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    I followed this video to replace mine. The two blue clips at the bottom corners will be a pain. I just clipped them with wire cutters because I wasn't saving the old insert. Can't do that if you're reinstalling the same insert.
     
  13. Aug 5, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    4x4_Taco

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    Mine does the exact same thing, I had a brand new one installed 2 days ago and it's exactly how it was before.
     
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  14. Aug 5, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Did you have the new one installed because of the gaps? I replaced mine after the dealer detail guy installed my license plate bracket crooked.
     
  15. Aug 5, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    Yes because of the gaps, in FL we aren't required to have a front tag.
     
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  16. Aug 5, 2017 at 9:30 PM
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    You lucky ducks
     
  17. Aug 5, 2017 at 9:44 PM
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    Everyone is getting new Pelfreybilt bumpers

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  18. Aug 5, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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    Mine appeared to be a little loose as well but not like pictured....
     
  19. Aug 5, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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    Tried pushing it in to no avail, If that's the only problem I encounter then so be it
     
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  20. Aug 5, 2017 at 10:24 PM
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    Wow. It's like looking at the pic of my mgm... I thought that someone maybe clipped my at the "mall" parking lot
     

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