just got done with the 98 conv, but having an alignment issue. both sides of the bumper seem to "bow" out. in other words, there is a 3/4 to 1/2 inch gap between fender liner and bumper. hence having a "bowed" or "flared" out appearance. the bumper is a brand new genuine OEM.

i think it's the way i stored it. although i did not put any weight on it. basically, i just stood it up. did anybody run into this problem? any suggestions? thanks. this was REALLY disappointing.



Modified by suzawa94 at 10:07 PM 12/10/2005

 

as hard as i tried i could never make body lines match up i always just had my buddy who owns a boddy shop do it

 

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the bumper is a brand new OEM version.


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so youre saying OEM style?

 

no, it's genuine OEM.

 

Is the bumper screwed to the fender? Mine use to sag with about a 3/4 gap on one side

 

actually, bumper to fender is flush. from that part it seems to flare out so there is a gap from the fender liner and bumper.

 

i was told to use heat to re-shape back to form. any other suggestions?

 

take it to a body shop

 

are you guys kidding me? take it to a body shop?


did you swap the fender liners over??

the 94-97 fender liners are different than the 98+ fender liners.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Code Blue &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you guys kidding me? take it to a body shop?


did you swap the fender liners over??

the 94-97 fender liners are different than the 98+ fender liners.</TD></TR></TABLE>


guys? im the only one saying that so bitch at me. im just not good at **** like that and i get it done hella cheap when i need it done but i havent done body mods in so long it doesnt matter.

 

i did a 98+ front bumper conversion on my 94-97 and mines does the same, so yes i suggeset u take it to a shop to get it "perfectly" aligned

 

thanks for all the replies and suggestions. i found the problem. my corner brackets were to blame. the part on the bracket where the tab goes in was stiff causing the light to push out and in turn causing the ends to flare out.

 

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bonus.