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Old 09-27-11, 06:28 PM
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Exclamation Tabs on front bumper broke off

I've been slammed for 3+ years and finally ran into some trouble.

I was going up a steep driveway but ended up breaking the tabs on my front bumper. The 3 tabs that snaps onto the headlight is partly disconnected to the bumper. The tab that bolts onto the headlight completely fell off.

Is this repairable or would I need a new bumper? I got a clear bra on my bumper so it would be a PITA..
Old 09-27-11, 08:25 PM
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you may ask some guys add body shop to find out. We couldn't said anything with out pix cause i didn't how bad was it. Good luck bro
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zipties ftmfw
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Ideally a new bumper would be the way to go, but maybe the tabs are repairable with a plastic welder.
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Originally Posted by rich250x
zipties ftmfw
Can't zip tie anymore since the only hole that attach to the headlight bracket snapped off.

Originally Posted by Touge
Ideally a new bumper would be the way to go, but maybe the tabs are repairable with a plastic welder.
Will definitely look into that. I am thinking about JB-Welding the tabs back onto the bumper.
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Originally Posted by smokyis350
Can't zip tie anymore since the only hole that attach to the headlight bracket snapped off.
drill new holes on the bumper like behind/near the area where the tab used to be and then ziptie
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