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Old 05-20-13, 02:30 PM
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Default Front bumper sag

From what I can tell, a sagging front bumper on the second generation ES is pretty common. Mine is not too bad but sags a little in the middle. Is there any way of fixing this (replacing a broken clip or something like that) without having to change out the entire bumper?
Old 05-20-13, 06:03 PM
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yea u gotta change the entire bumper. the sag is very common. it's not due to any clips falling, it's strictly the plastic deforming over the years
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I'm surprised this is such an issue... Is no one capable of thinking outside the box anymore?

I'd get some strapping made for duct work and a couple of screws/zipties for around the rebar and it would be fixed in a heart beat.

Not to mention even hitting it with a heat gun and a cinderblock underneath so it cools down straight.

So many possible ways to fix this....
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yea u gotta change the entire bumper. the sag is very common. it's not due to any clips falling, it's strictly the plastic deforming over the years
Well that's good to know I guess, even though not exactly what I was hoping for...


I'm surprised this is such an issue... Is no one capable of thinking outside the box anymore?

I'd get some strapping made for duct work and a couple of screws/zipties for around the rebar and it would be fixed in a heart beat.

Not to mention even hitting it with a heat gun and a cinderblock underneath so it cools down straight.

So many possible ways to fix this....
Yup I've thought of ways of fixing this, I just wanted to make sure it wasnt something as simple as a broken clip or something like that first
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I couldnt figure out rebar to save my life lol, when i finally searched it i felt like an idiot
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