Front Bumper Bent

CapitalTruck · August 8, 2011

I'll probably take the bumper off, but I thought I would ask before I do. I'm sure everyone has seen the GMT-800s with sagging front bumpers (if looked at from the side, the ends are pointed down). I'm guessing it was as a result of my pushing stuff around. Do you think it is the bumper itself or the brackets behind it? I see it all the time on the trucks around here, I just don't know what's behind it.

pm26 · August 8, 2011

I'll probably take the bumper off, but I thought I would ask before I do. I'm sure everyone has seen the GMT-800s with sagging front bumpers (if looked at from the side, the ends are pointed down). I'm guessing it was as a result of my pushing stuff around. Do you think it is the bumper itself or the brackets behind it? I see it all the time on the trucks around here, I just don't know what's behind it.

A 4 inch thick steel plate.

Seriously though, you are probably right about brackets and underlying reinforcements being bent. The only way to find out what is damaged is to remove the bumper and take a closer look. An exploded veiw diagram might also help. You can get a page printed out free from your local Chevy dealer. Or a body shop can do it too.

Bob D · August 8, 2011

..brackets and underlying reinforcements being bent...

I see a lot of "frowning" front bumpers on the Silv.s. Pretty flimsy reinforcement. Mine got tagged lightly a couple times (low speed parking lot stuff) and I was disappointed at how easily it twisted brackets.

Kinda sorta diagram: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ce/full.aspx?Page=15

I just shimmed mine with a bunch-o thick plastic fender washers till it appeared straight (until I get around to ordering parts and do proper repair).

Rons05z71 · August 9, 2011

I just had to do this. The brackets can be bent back. There is only 4 bolts holding the bumper on and you can bend the bracket back, shim it with a washer, slightly bend the bumper spots where you bolt it back on. It took me no longer than hour if I worked straight through to take the bumper off and put it back on.