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Old May 29, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Default Early C4 rear bumper sag

My '86 has a sag in the lower rear bumper which isn't too bad but it's something I'd like to fix. I'm curious as to how people have fixed this.

Didn't GM make a brace specifically for this issue?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Yes, GM made a brace. There was a thread on this subject and it had a lot of good info. Maybe an archive search will bring it up.
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Old May 30, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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I haven't heard of this before
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I remember the thread. I believe it was in the C4 General section, IIRC. A member used a plate/brace under the rear bottom of the bumper. Seems like it helped, but not completely fixed.
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Here you go. I have a memory like an elephant.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1349527

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1472216
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Thanks for the links - looks like there is in fact a brace to fix this problem, not sure if it's worth drilling/riveting the bumper though.
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