Bumper Issues and Bent Frame

Sramos03 · May 15, 2022

Hello fellas wanted to get some advice. I am currently trying to install a bumper on my truck so I can pass a level 3 inspection since I was in an accident and it has been deemed salvaged. I installed new bumper brackets however when attempting to install the new bumper I noticed that the holes weren’t matching upon further inspection I realize that the frame is bent from the driver side the passenger side brackets fit fine. What can I do in order to install the bumper and make sure it’s safe with the bent frame, since currently only the two brackets on the passenger side were able to be bolted down? Any guidance or help would be much appreciated as always thank you.

JOHNGAAA1 · May 16, 2022

Go to your local body shop and have them square it up on a frame machine. It looks like the ear is bent. If you try to straighten it using the other frame rail with a porta power or something, the other ear will bend. Spend a little money and you will be better off.

Sramos03 · May 21, 2022

JOHNGAAA1 said:
Go to your local body shop and have them square it up on a frame machine. It looks like the ear is bent. If you try to straighten it using the other frame rail with a porta power or something, the other ear will bend. Spend a little money and you will be better off.

Thank you for the advice I really appreciate it. This is the first accident I’ve had and I’m just learning about trucks so I wasn’t sure what to do about the bent frame. This is my first truck and I want to keep it forever so I would rather do it the right way spend a little money and have it taken care of. Thanks again for the advice.

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