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04-25-2013, 08:45 PM
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Front bumper bent
I was recently backing out of the garage and had to make a slight turn to back around my other vehicle behind me... I know probably not the smartest idea. Well, as I was doing this the corner of my bumper caught the side of the garage and bent my bumper forward. It's not much, but enough that it won't return back in place so I can reattach it to its brace. Does anyone know of any way to bend it back in place? It's not kinked or anything where it bent. Not sure if this was something I could do at home, take to a body shop, or if it's even possible. Any tips would be helpful. I really appreciate it. Feel free to take any stabs at my intelligence level. haha. Thanks anyone who can help out.
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04-25-2013, 09:09 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
Pics help. I have straightened some by gently with a spotter pushing it back with a firm object and pushing into it with the truck. Also by tow strap and come along to rear bumper or solid object to the rear
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04-25-2013, 09:39 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
Alright. I took it off the truck. I will try to get some pictures of it tomorrow sometime. The towstrap idea sounds like it might work. I didn't really have anything that I could find that I could use to brace against it to pull back on it. I will try to tow strap tomorrow too. I appreciate that tip
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04-25-2013, 09:56 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
I'm sure others will have ideas too that's just my shade tree mechanic advice
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04-26-2013, 09:31 AM
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Re: Front bumper bent
Heard of folks using a tree and pushing against it too while installed on one side. Should find a good sturdy one in Georgia.
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04-26-2013, 11:53 AM
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Re: Front bumper bent
^ right that's what I meant by with a spotter pushing against somthing solid
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04-26-2013, 12:32 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
Ha, I did the same thing to my 68 about a year ago. Still haven't fixed it, thinking about a different bumper maybe for a winch
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05-04-2013, 07:09 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
So, I've tried the towstrap idea and no luck. I noticed that while I was pulling it back though, that a kink started to appear. It's looking like I'm just gonna have to buy a new one. Oh well, I guess it's just part of the process when you're restoring one of these trucks. Thanks for all the ideas fellas I really appreciate it.
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05-04-2013, 07:46 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
I was wondering about the kink metal really doesn't like being stretched best way to straighten usually involves heat. Sorry it didn't work
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05-04-2013, 08:47 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
You think if I took it to a body shop then they might be able to straighten it out? Or is it probably too late since it's starting to kink on me?
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05-04-2013, 09:28 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
Yes. Take it to a body shop. If it's not a bent real bad, they may be able to easily straighten it out but I would ask what it would cost first since it may be just as much as a new one.
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05-04-2013, 10:27 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
Alright that's good news. I know some guys in town that are normally pretty cheap. Ill take it to them to see what they say. Thanks a lot
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05-04-2013, 10:49 PM
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Re: Front bumper bent
Don't feel too bad. I did the same thing in my driveway.
 Perfect excuse to go with a smoothie though! 
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