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2010CamaroOutlaw · 08-12-2011, 02:16 PM

So im kinda pissed off at how weak the supports for the front bumper are that connect the sides to the front fenders, its all plastic and I recently discovered that the front bumper is exactly high enough that the bumper will clear it the concrete parking stopper without making a sound but when you go to back up it will catch on the concrete parking stop and completely destroy the sides of the bumper and it no longer connects to where the fenders meet the car, anyone know if they have addressed this issue yet?

The Stig · 08-12-2011, 02:21 PM

Really sorry to hear about what happened. But hmmm...I've taken the front bumper off of quite a few 5th gens and on each side there are three metal rods that screw into the frame of the car. That's what secures it. Are you talking about the Torx screws that are in the wheel well?

2010CamaroOutlaw · 08-12-2011, 03:43 PM

Im talking about this part right here where the side marker and bumper meet the fender as you can see in mine this is only attached by a plastic hole that is attached to a screw on the frame but this plastic rips like f-ing toilet paper and now it hangs out

The Stig · 08-12-2011, 03:58 PM

Have you had work done on your bumper recently? There should be a 7mm bolt that goes in right there.

2010CamaroOutlaw · 08-12-2011, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

Have you had work done on your bumper recently? There should be a 7mm bolt that goes in right there.

the bolt is still attached to the frame, if you look at where i am pulling out where the bolt is supposed to attach to the frame/fender is completely ripped off, there is nothing for the bolt to catch onto to keep it from pulling away like that.

The Stig · 08-12-2011, 08:24 PM

Hmm I don't know what to tell you then. Have you taken it in to a dealer to have them look at it?

kc2bat2 · 07-11-2014, 09:50 PM

I have this exact same issue, did you find any fix for it?

08-12-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
2010CamaroOutlaw Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 273	weak front bumper supports So im kinda pissed off at how weak the supports for the front bumper are that connect the sides to the front fenders, its all plastic and I recently discovered that the front bumper is exactly high enough that the bumper will clear it the concrete parking stopper without making a sound but when you go to back up it will catch on the concrete parking stop and completely destroy the sides of the bumper and it no longer connects to where the fenders meet the car, anyone know if they have addressed this issue yet?

08-12-2011, 02:21 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Really sorry to hear about what happened. But hmmm...I've taken the front bumper off of quite a few 5th gens and on each side there are three metal rods that screw into the frame of the car. That's what secures it. Are you talking about the Torx screws that are in the wheel well? __________________

08-12-2011, 03:43 PM	#3
2010CamaroOutlaw Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 273	Im talking about this part right here where the side marker and bumper meet the fender as you can see in mine this is only attached by a plastic hole that is attached to a screw on the frame but this plastic rips like f-ing toilet paper and now it hangs out Attached Images

08-12-2011, 03:58 PM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Have you had work done on your bumper recently? There should be a 7mm bolt that goes in right there. __________________

08-12-2011, 08:24 PM	#6
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Hmm I don't know what to tell you then. Have you taken it in to a dealer to have them look at it? __________________

07-11-2014, 09:50 PM	#7
kc2bat2 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: FT. Riley Posts: 7	I have this exact same issue, did you find any fix for it?

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