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Rift417 · 03-07-2023, 08:40 PM

Pretty self explanatory title
Got caught on a REALLY short tree stump hidden by grass back in August and was wondering if there was anything I could do to fix this or if I should start looking for a new bumper

MSgt O · 03-07-2023, 08:52 PM

theres a "brace" inside that that you can get to fix it. my rivets popped on mine and i through bolted them

MSgt O · 03-07-2023, 08:54 PM

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 03-07-2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MSgt O

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D

Damn that’s actually quite reasonable. I’m gonna have to get one rat holed away asap just in case I ever need it.

MSgt O · 03-08-2023, 04:10 PM

AHH HA! Youll have to pull the front end off and look, but this is what was broke on mine
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...RzJms9MQ%3D%3D

joshnmn · 03-08-2023, 08:44 PM

Pretty sure his bumper is broke. There is a small nut (7mm)/ bolt that holds that part on the body. Everyone overlooks it and when they go to remove the bumper cover it pulls right through. I realize that's not the case here, but you're not alone. Looks like you have enough material there to build a patch of some sort. Maybe epoxy a piece in there?

the85darkknight · 03-09-2023, 11:56 AM

There is no need to buy the whole thing again. Repair your bumper tabs:

silversleeper · 03-09-2023, 12:33 PM

i would add to the repairs, put tape on the outside along the seams before you do anything.
That epoxy is a pain to clean off and slight slip of sanding screws up the visible paint. The few seconds to put on masking tape is well worth it.

Arogg · 03-09-2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by the85darkknight

There is no need to buy the whole thing again. Repair your bumper tabs:

This is just about exactly what I did during my down time during covid. Haven't had an issue since and I've probably removed my bumper 3x since the repair.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-10-2023, 09:48 AM

Very cool video. Thanks. On mine we just put a good sized washer under what was left of the tad and bolted it right back up. Still good for 3 years now.

Rift417 · 03-13-2023, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by the85darkknight

There is no need to buy the whole thing again. Repair your bumper tabs:

Duuude you're a life saver! Thanks a million!

03-07-2023, 08:40 PM	#1
Rift417 Corvette Owner Drives: 2019 Corvette Stingray 1LT Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Da South Posts: 13	Front bumper clip broken and popped out any fix? Pretty self explanatory title Got caught on a REALLY short tree stump hidden by grass back in August and was wondering if there was anything I could do to fix this or if I should start looking for a new bumper Attached Images __________________ 2015 Camaro LT w/RS "Laika RallySport" SOLD 2019 Corvette Stingray 1LT "Sedona Nighthaven"

03-10-2023, 09:48 AM	#10
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,825	Very cool video. Thanks. On mine we just put a good sized washer under what was left of the tad and bolted it right back up. Still good for 3 years now. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-07-2023, 08:52 PM	#2
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 914	theres a "brace" inside that that you can get to fix it. my rivets popped on mine and i through bolted them

03-07-2023, 08:54 PM	#3
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 914	https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...Y4LWdhcw%3D%3D

03-08-2023, 04:10 PM	#5
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 914	AHH HA! Youll have to pull the front end off and look, but this is what was broke on mine https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...RzJms9MQ%3D%3D

03-08-2023, 08:44 PM	#6
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,102 View My Garage	Pretty sure his bumper is broke. There is a small nut (7mm)/ bolt that holds that part on the body. Everyone overlooks it and when they go to remove the bumper cover it pulls right through. I realize that's not the case here, but you're not alone. Looks like you have enough material there to build a patch of some sort. Maybe epoxy a piece in there?

03-09-2023, 12:33 PM	#8
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,551	i would add to the repairs, put tape on the outside along the seams before you do anything. That epoxy is a pain to clean off and slight slip of sanding screws up the visible paint. The few seconds to put on masking tape is well worth it.