Bambi messed the front end up... need bumper, suggestions?
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Bambi messed the front end up... need bumper, suggestions?
I hit bambi today on my way to work. She messed the front bumper up really bad, the lower plastic valence was rubbing on the tire really good and I just had to rip it off to continue driving.
Anyone have any tips for a bumper? I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet so I have no idea what brackets need to be replaced, but autoparts warehouse sells the brackets for about $65... so ill just get new ones probably.
I was considering an off road bumper, but $800 is just too steep I think. If anyone has any suggestions about my possibilities I would love to hear them. I haven't had the time or money since I was in college to continue with any upgrades, but now that I have a job and have graduated I want to get back into fixing my 4runner up. If the price is right, putting a good bumper on now is an option.
i'm at work and my lunch break is going to end in about 5 mins, otherwise I can throw some pics up later tonight of the damage.
Thanks fellas,
-Chad
edit: BTW: after looking at it I realized I am going to need to replace more than the bumper, the passenger fender is bent a little bit, im hoping to bend it back. head light sticks out a little bit so everything around it seems to have pushed in.. hopefully nothing important is damaged.
Anyone have any tips for a bumper? I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet so I have no idea what brackets need to be replaced, but autoparts warehouse sells the brackets for about $65... so ill just get new ones probably.
I was considering an off road bumper, but $800 is just too steep I think. If anyone has any suggestions about my possibilities I would love to hear them. I haven't had the time or money since I was in college to continue with any upgrades, but now that I have a job and have graduated I want to get back into fixing my 4runner up. If the price is right, putting a good bumper on now is an option.
i'm at work and my lunch break is going to end in about 5 mins, otherwise I can throw some pics up later tonight of the damage.
Thanks fellas,
-Chad
edit: BTW: after looking at it I realized I am going to need to replace more than the bumper, the passenger fender is bent a little bit, im hoping to bend it back. head light sticks out a little bit so everything around it seems to have pushed in.. hopefully nothing important is damaged.
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that's kind of what i figured.... maybe ill just go the replacement route for the time being... Anyone ever deal with the replacement brands vs a OEM bumper? On of the comments on one on autopartswarehouse was that they are thinner than the factory bumpers.
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I hit bambi today on my way to work. She messed the front bumper up really bad, the lower plastic valence was rubbing on the tire really good and I just had to rip it off to continue driving.
Anyone have any tips for a bumper? I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet so I have no idea what brackets need to be replaced, but autoparts warehouse sells the brackets for about $65... so ill just get new ones probably.
I was considering an off road bumper, but $800 is just too steep I think. If anyone has any suggestions about my possibilities I would love to hear them. I haven't had the time or money since I was in college to continue with any upgrades, but now that I have a job and have graduated I want to get back into fixing my 4runner up. If the price is right, putting a good bumper on now is an option.
i'm at work and my lunch break is going to end in about 5 mins, otherwise I can throw some pics up later tonight of the damage.
Thanks fellas,
Anyone have any tips for a bumper? I haven't had a chance to dig into it yet so I have no idea what brackets need to be replaced, but autoparts warehouse sells the brackets for about $65... so ill just get new ones probably.
I was considering an off road bumper, but $800 is just too steep I think. If anyone has any suggestions about my possibilities I would love to hear them. I haven't had the time or money since I was in college to continue with any upgrades, but now that I have a job and have graduated I want to get back into fixing my 4runner up. If the price is right, putting a good bumper on now is an option.
i'm at work and my lunch break is going to end in about 5 mins, otherwise I can throw some pics up later tonight of the damage.
Thanks fellas,
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Any aftermarket I have looked at for my pickup are cheaply made and cheap for a reason, but a bumper from the dealer might run you a pretty penny, have you priced one from the dealer? Depending on how much they want might make your decision. I needed a lower valance for my truck and after looking at one at the yard I waited for a used one, it was almost like a pop can compared to factory which seems to be like all aftermarket the same but thin thin thin. Post some pics of the carnage
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Do you have comprehensive insurance? If so, file a claim! If not, look into it for the future! It's usually pretty cheap compared to collision. We have so many deer down here it doesn't make sense not to have it.
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I do, at first i thought this was considered a collision but I just got done doing the research and figured out it is comprehensive. I was avoiding the collision claim because my deduct is $500 and at that price, plus the insurance price increase i figured i would repair it myself. But at $250 deductable for comprehensive, I am really considering that now.
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If there are any salvage yards around you, you might get lucky and find a good one. At that point I'd probably just go with an off road one.
Here is a list of some bumpers that is one of the stickies.
I like the addicted offroad bumper. Scotty has a really good reputation and the bumper looks great too. It's also cheaper than $800. Maybe someday when I graduate or hit a deer I can get one.
Here is a list of some bumpers that is one of the stickies.
I like the addicted offroad bumper. Scotty has a really good reputation and the bumper looks great too. It's also cheaper than $800. Maybe someday when I graduate or hit a deer I can get one.
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If there are any salvage yards around you, you might get lucky and find a good one. At that point I'd probably just go with an off road one.
Here is a list of some bumpers that is one of the stickies.
I like the addicted offroad bumper. Scotty has a really good reputation and the bumper looks great too. It's also cheaper than $800. Maybe someday when I graduate or hit a deer I can get one.
Here is a list of some bumpers that is one of the stickies.
I like the addicted offroad bumper. Scotty has a really good reputation and the bumper looks great too. It's also cheaper than $800. Maybe someday when I graduate or hit a deer I can get one.
I'll look into the arb bumper more, but does anyone have any experience with it?
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