Bumper supports not aligned (1 Viewer)

[109madrid]

I got a new winch bumper and went to install it but found that my frame is not perfect and the holes don't align so I can only bolt up the driver side of the bumper. I need to move the frame/bumper support on the passenger side over about 1/4-1/2 an inch, should I take it to a body shop or try to do it myself since it isn't off much. I was thinking my spreader attachment on my hi lift or a couple bottle jacks would work? Any thoughts? Again, it only needs to be tweaked less than an inch toward the passenger side.

 

[gnarlytoes]

You sure it's not the bumper that is off?

 

[retrofive]

I've read some solutions in the past here.....

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[109madrid]

It's the Trailgear bumper and it looks to be square, and my stock front bumper was pretty beat up.

 

[greentruck]

That close and it's likely easiest to open up the holes ("oval" them) a little. Don't do it all on the frame or the bumper, but a little on each until the bolts slide through.

If it exceeds about 3/8" total (i.e. you're opening each hole more than about 3/16"), then maybe consider other alternatives.

You can also do this to the side already mounted to gain a little from it.

What you don't want are big slots that weaken things substantially.

 

[rc51kid]

My 80 has been rear ended at least once, probably more judging from a few small parts like bumper corners. But I got hit once while I owned it and that totaled the other car. Bent my panhard arm as the spare probably hit it. Low speed but still a good smack. Even after that my 4x4 labs rear went on like a glove and every hole was perfectly placed. I am not trying to rub salt in a wound but I would bet your bumper is off before I assume your frame is bent.

 

[109madrid]

Here's the bumper, and a couple close ups showing the bolt holes not aligning...

 

[109madrid]

I tried using a hi lift and it won't budge the frame at all so I think I may drill the holes out, I don't think it's the frame at all because I put a gauge on it and it's square at all angles so what do you all think? Has anyone else had experience with this same Trailgear bumper?