Bumper / headlight gap sagging
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Pro
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Will be getting pictures tomorrow. I looked under it and looks like the passenger side had a small amount of bowing under the bumper where it attached So something g has to be in a small bind the driver side is the side with the gap and small amount of bumper to fender separation. Ordered new clips for the fender to bumper thinking of loosening the bolts free it up and see if it goes back like it should
Burning Brakes
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Will be getting pictures tomorrow. I looked under it and looks like the passenger side had a small amount of bowing under the bumper where it attached So something g has to be in a small bind the driver side is the side with the gap and small amount of bumper to fender separation. Ordered new clips for the fender to bumper thinking of loosening the bolts free it up and see if it goes back like it should
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Westerville Ohio
Be curious to see these pics. SOME gap difference from the left and right side are far from uncommon. And thanks to the way the front bumper mounts, there isn't really any to close that gap up. The only band-aid fix is to work with the 3 screws/nuts that position how the headlight housing sits, but even that has limited play. My 427 looked perfect from the factory. My ZR1 had a left sided gap so bad that I had to try the headlight housing method. It helped slightly but not much.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Springfield MA
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12, '19, '21
gap in fender
Bottom photo shows a gap caused by the to pieces not being lined up properly. There's a little pin that has to line up and snap in for the fender to fit properly. I hope this helps. Anyone who has ever taken the headlights out will know exactly what I'm talking about.
Dave
Looking down the hood. The clip is good also
Dave
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Burning Brakes
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From: Orlando Florida
In post #6 you can see your bumper lifting where it meets the fender. The pic I posted shows the clip and locator that holds the bumper down. I suspect your clip is broken (common) or the locator is missing. Here are a couple of PDF files I got from another Forum member that may help.
