HELP! Broken Bumper Tabs :/
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HELP! Broken Bumper Tabs :/
Broke both of the far outside front bumper tabs (nearest to inside edges of headlights) during bumper removal for Z06 grille install.
Now have the "stick-up corners" issue (but with a different cause than everyone else?).
The broken tabs are still in their correct places under the bumper corners.
I'm thinking of applying super glue to the top edges of the broken bumper tab pieces, then pressing down on the corners in the hope that the tab and bumper on each side will realign. Another option may be using double sided tape to hold down the corners? Otherwise...
Any idea of how to fix this?
Anyone else with this problem?
Now have the "stick-up corners" issue (but with a different cause than everyone else?).
The broken tabs are still in their correct places under the bumper corners.
I'm thinking of applying super glue to the top edges of the broken bumper tab pieces, then pressing down on the corners in the hope that the tab and bumper on each side will realign. Another option may be using double sided tape to hold down the corners? Otherwise...
Any idea of how to fix this?
Anyone else with this problem?
I'm Batman..
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From: Lehigh Acres FL
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Broke both of the far outside front bumper tabs (nearest to inside edges of headlights) during bumper removal for Z06 grille install.
Now have the "stick-up corners" issue (but with a different cause than everyone else?).
The broken tabs are still in their correct places under the bumper corners.
I'm thinking of applying super glue to the top edges of the broken bumper tab pieces, then pressing down on the corners in the hope that the tab and bumper on each side will realign. Another option may be using double sided tape to hold down the corners? Otherwise...
Any idea of how to fix this?
Anyone else with this problem?
Now have the "stick-up corners" issue (but with a different cause than everyone else?).
The broken tabs are still in their correct places under the bumper corners.
I'm thinking of applying super glue to the top edges of the broken bumper tab pieces, then pressing down on the corners in the hope that the tab and bumper on each side will realign. Another option may be using double sided tape to hold down the corners? Otherwise...
Any idea of how to fix this?
Anyone else with this problem?
Drifting
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Racer
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No, look up the bumper schematic on cultrags site, I'm assuming you mean the plastic tabs that the bumper cover male ends push into. The clip strip is a replaceable part. Unless u broke the ends off the bumper cover itself, then sorry, I have no help for you.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Cumming GA
Not my car so I can't say for sure, but the tabs on the bumper are more likely to break than the clip itself which is metal. I had my bumper off when I did my own Z06 grill swap so I'm familiar with the actual pieces.
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Drifting
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Don't know if you found anything...I did see this...
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50V&ukey=40050
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50V&ukey=40050
Drifting
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if the broken tabs are what caused the lift in the corners, than the glue might eventually fail. If that's the case, i just wanted to tell you what fixed my corners to lift. after my Z06 grille install both my corners were raised a decent amount. I played around for a while to try to fix it to no avail. I realized i would just have to bite the bullet and remove the bumper and adjust it again. I did that and while reattaching the screws, i had to apply downward pressure on the whole bumper while tightening the screws. It's perfect now.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: FL
if the broken tabs are what caused the lift in the corners, than the glue might eventually fail. If that's the case, i just wanted to tell you what fixed my corners to lift. after my Z06 grille install both my corners were raised a decent amount. I played around for a while to try to fix it to no avail. I realized i would just have to bite the bullet and remove the bumper and adjust it again. I did that and while reattaching the screws, i had to apply downward pressure on the whole bumper while tightening the screws. It's perfect now.
