Rear bumper bent, any ideas on a fix?

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Left rear bumper got bent and now can't open the tailgate. Any ideas to fix it before I tie it to a tree?

 

Big Fuckin Hammer

 

Remove tail light. Hook a chain to the bumper, CAREFULLY pull sideways until the bumper clears the tailgate.

 

You could likely use a lawn mower to do it [carefully] if you can't just use your arms and leg strength.

 

Looks like it's been that way for a little while now.

Big hammer as suggested.

 

If you have other tools like a come-along, porta power, or hi-lift jack, you can try those first before using the truck's power to pull the bumper straight

 

X2 For a come along.

 

Hook chain to bumper, other end to tree or something substantial. Put truck in neutral and give it a series of pushes until it bends things back to their proper place.

 

I recently purchased a used bent bumper that has the same damage. I had to cut and relief the bumper where it bent in order to get it pull out. Then I re-welded it back in place. I'd say it is 95% there.