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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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rear bumper gap

Any of you guys every had this type of gap difference on your rear bumper? I was admiring my truck today and noticed the gaps was huge on the passenger side. I immediately got under to see if anything was hit, bent, or broken (the wife drove it to work last week). I didn't see any damage.
Any way to fix this or am I out of luck? Thanks. Take a look:


 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Crooked beds and sagging pipes are an undocumented feature of the Lightning. Get a torx and loosen the bolts in the top of the bed to align things a little better. Pay attention to the gap between the cab as well.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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I have the smae problem going on with my 03 lightning also. Let me know if you figure it out
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RidiculousRed
I have the smae problem going on with my 03 lightning also. Let me know if you figure it out
There is nothing to figure out. Just get under there, identify the bolts that secure the bumper- and loosen them a BIT, not all the way. Then shimmy the bummer into place (it helps having a second person to hold it, and make sure it is in the right place), and then tighten it back up. Voila.

I adjusted my front bumper on my Ranger as the factory location wasn't optimal (IMO, at least).

Should take 10 minutes...
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Get a roll pan.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SVTLIGHTING
Get a roll pan.

I think I'll keep it stock.
 
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