Tore the front bumper
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Tore the front bumper
Hey guys I took a dip a little to hard and tore my front bumper. I have tried some stuff to get it to stay but it just wont. I have tried plumbers epoxy and some bumper repair crap that didnt work. What should I do to fix it? I drive 2003 f150 xlt stx 2wd.
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If it were me I'd try to do it right the first time. Considering it was bolted together originally and it looks like the bumper tore right through the bolt. I'd suggest getting a body shop to fix it. Pretty sure most shops can do some plastic welding for bumper repair. I don't think any glue you put on there is going to hold long-term.
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New/used bumper, line-x'ed by yourself might save you a decent chunk of change... not sure if your looking for a black bumper though...
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Ok I am gonna replace the front bumper then. I think I am going to go with a FEY one, check it out and tell me what you think. Or should I go with a gray one? Any suggestions? http://www2.partstrain.com/store/ind...94965328+11920
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Damn, same thing happened to me, a wire pulled out most of the tabs on the side.Luckily its only the sides like yours, but Iam still able to push it in and it looks "normal" . I'm looking and thinking of how I can fix this since Its not the valance thats damaged its just the tabs.. 
Im sure theres someway to McGyver this...
I wouldnt buy it in my opinion, it might just end up getting damaged again somehow. I like my OEM valance, its plastic, and it can be pushed back out if damaged a little... Not worth 200+ might as well get an intake. fix the engine or sumtin else..
Im sure theres someway to McGyver this...I wouldnt buy it in my opinion, it might just end up getting damaged again somehow. I like my OEM valance, its plastic, and it can be pushed back out if damaged a little... Not worth 200+ might as well get an intake. fix the engine or sumtin else..
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What does that mean? And I tore it like a year ago and it used to just pop back into place, but now it has gotten real bad and starting to put strain on the rest of the tabs on the bumper. If you look in my signature picture you can see that it is in place on the right side. Yea maybe I will get a cheaper one and get a Airraid intake. Am I only going to need a replacement front lower valance or am I going to need an entire bumper?
Last edited by BlueBoy; Feb 9, 2009 at 09:45 AM.
What does that mean? And I tore it like a year ago and it used to just pop back into place, but now it has gotten real bad and starting to put strain on the rest of the tabs on the bumper. If you look in my signature picture you can see that it is in place on the right side. Yea maybe I will get a cheaper one and get a Airraid intake. Am I only going to need a replacement front lower valance or am I going to need an entire bumper?
