2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain Discussion for all Dodge Rams from 1994 through 2002. Please, no engine or drivetrain discussion.

2nd gen bumper sag

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:34 PM
  #1  
Buckshotram's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 558
Likes: 0
From: NC
2nd gen bumper sag

How do you fix this?? Ive seen lots of 2nd gens bumpers sag on either side under the parklights/turn signals. Ive tried to adjust it but Im not having good luck with it. Whats the easiest way to fix this??
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:02 AM
  #2  
Buckshotram's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 558
Likes: 0
From: NC
Ive tried to loosen the lower mounts at the frame but something seems out of wack with the side mounts idk any idea's. Mine's not the first truck that Ive seen that does this???
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:52 AM
  #3  
1-2-3's Avatar
Just a plain ole guy
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 11
From: Carlos, Texas
Mine has a little bit of this. I haven't dug into it yet, but I've heard someone say the sag is actually in the pastic parts somewhere and adjusting those will fix it.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:09 PM
  #4  
haloman's Avatar
Chapter President
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,529
Likes: 0
Mine is like this also. The bumper looks level but the plastic is falling off. I've been searching for a source for good replacement plastics.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:52 PM
  #5  
justme-'s Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 589
Likes: 0
From: Central MA
On mine it appears the plastic bumper cover (grey) is not fastening on the white square mounting things- replacing them would do it. I'm just too cheap (I know what the plastic rivits cost to reattach the inner fender lining I can only imagine what those cost) and too lazy to investigate further.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 02:00 PM
  #6  
kawi600's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,910
Likes: 1
From: Boston, mASS
As soon as the weather warms up Im going to drill holes and use some decent trim bolts to anchor it together. no more of this flimsy plastic clip junk.
Reply
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:31 PM
  #7  
sdsaw's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: Southern Calif.
Hey guys, If it's anything like mine, the plastic clips on the inside of the plastic end caps break off and no longer supports itself.

I was able to fix mine by drilling through the plastic where the broken clip is and run a 1/4" carriage bolt (slottless head with a square under the head in case you were wondering).
I used one long enough so I could use two nuts and a fender washer, then tightend the nuts against each other so the plastic wouldn't get that "sunk in look"
Painted the head black and looks pretty decent

Scott
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:14 AM
  #8  
SIXSLUG's Avatar
Registered User
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,614
Likes: 167
From: Pacific NW, B'ham, Kalispell MT
I repaired mine with SS screws/locknuts and upholstery caps. Cheap and easy.

Kurt
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:36 PM
  #9  
Buckshotram's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 558
Likes: 0
From: NC
Im not talking about the plastic mines all clipped together, but I know the plastic covers are cheaply made and onece they pop thats it. I used self tapping screws and painted them grey on the previous bumper.

After talking with some other people Ive found out that I need to adjust the bumper brackets some more and I might have to bend the side ones some.

If yall are looking for replacement plastic Ive seen some on Ebay for around $50 for the grey piece
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:36 PM
  #10  
91rangerturbo's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 839
Likes: 0
From: Greenville, IN
Check LMC truck. They offer everything for your stock bumper replacement.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Captain Coop
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
5
Mar 8, 2009 02:38 PM
Captain Coop
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
1
Mar 2, 2009 01:33 AM
ramsport59
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
3
Oct 29, 2008 05:36 PM
ldornak
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
2
Sep 24, 2007 01:16 PM
y22man
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
3
Dec 2, 2005 04:11 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:48 AM.