chrisistheshizyo

Hey guys this is my first time posting but I was hoping for some help. When I first bought my 4runner in 08 I went out doing some light wheeling (light as its only 2wd) and ended up getting stuck. Well his tow strap was too short and while pulling me out our trucks hit several times causing a nice dent on the front bumper and it to bend in. However when I took the bumper off nothing looked bent or out of shape yet it fits all wrong, and now when I turn my front left tire drags. And this is a big prob as I want to put on some 33" ATs. Any ideas??
If you need to see any more pics just let me know.

vital22re

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the bumper bracket maybe bent downward on the driver side. Watch the bumper lines to the grill/ fender. To fit bigger tires you'll need to pull of the the fender flaires.

Gerdo

I hate to ask... What did you strap to? I hope, not the front suspension!

chrisistheshizyo

No of course not! I strapped to the hooking points on the frame. I've had my front suspension check and the shocks and such replaced since then too. I'm going to rip it apart tomorrow and check the brackets again.

Gerdo

It looks like the bumper has rotated ccw from the impact. The flair is closer (gap) than the leading edge. I would bet that the bumper bracket is smooched a little. I'm trying to remember what the brackets look like.

chrishf12

I think its the bumper bracket also. Its probably tweaked just enough for you to notice it while its on the runner but unnoticeable when its off.

You said you have had it off did you try to loosen the bolts a bit and see if you could adjust it a little. Usually the holes in the brackets are big enough for a little adjustment. If this doesn't work and you don't want buy a new bumper bracket you can drill out the holes just enough to line everything back up. I am only recommending that because your bumper isn't off much at all.

chrisistheshizyo

Thanks yeah I'll pull it apart tomorrow and see what I can do about it!