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Straighten that front bumper cover? 2000 Taco

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Truckrider, Aug 9, 2015.

  1. Aug 9, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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    Truckrider

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    Been trying to find pics or instructions for removing/re-mounting that front bumper cover so it's straight and flush with the fender. Here's the way it looks now, it's even worse on the other side in this pic? Any thread you can point to, or where the bolts are? Happened with previous owner, just want to tidy her up.

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  2. Aug 9, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    Sub'd. I'm having the same exact issue and it bugs me every time I look at it.
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2015 at 2:47 PM
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    Mine used to be like that before i got my TG.

    There are 2 bolts that hold it to the frame on each side, loosen all of em and there is enough wiggle room to scootch it back up where you'll want her, then tighen her up.
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2015 at 1:18 PM
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    Is it an aftermarket bumper? Mine looks exactly the same way after i had to replace it after an accident. I was only able to get 3 of the 4 bolt holes to line up. There are white plastic panels that screw into either side to hold the outer edge of the bumper. If these are missing, it will sag.
    $35 Genuine Toyota Parts 52116-35070 Driver Side Front Bumper Cover Support
    http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyot...sim_263_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NZMZMVPTW2PNE63MM8G

    Though as mine was aftermarket and ill fitting to begin with, too much pressure was resting on these parts, and caused both to crack. Ive been ignoring it until i can find a used OEM front bumper or can afford a new CAPA certified replacement.
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2015 at 5:45 PM
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    I replaced the two bumper brackets on my truck that were bent just a tad and that made a world of difference. It was back in 2009 so I don't remember much about it although even with brand new OEM bumper brackets it took some time to get it aligned just right. I found this picture from when I was test fitting the new bumper cover I bought for it before I had the cover painted (My truck is a 2003).
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  7. Aug 14, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    Thx for the ideas so far and the parts link. Will try to get somewhere with it over the weekend and put up pics if I make progress or improve it.
     
    Truckrider, Aug 14, 2015
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