Can the front bumper change position?

AlexD333 · 29-03-2015, 03:40

I usually see the top of my arch on my bumper, can't see it anymore and wondering if I bent something perhaps?

I did nudge it against a bollard earlier gently!!

Can't remember adjusting seat and the bonnet was firmly shut..

Also I suspect either just more cutting needed or the torsion sat the front have stopped some as the tyres were catching nicely on reverse..

rustic · 29-03-2015, 04:59

With your bumper... the bumper has remained where it was... it's the truck that's moved...

Don't really understand which bit you mean, maybe a Pic would help

Edit:-
Hang on... you mean the top loop on your bumper... you used to use it to aim at things, and now you can't see it from the driver's seat...

Ahhh.. have you used the winch and pulled it out and twisted the scaffolding poles?

AlexD333 · 29-03-2015, 12:04

Yes the hoop on the top used to poke out slightly so I could just see it.

Now it appears I can't see it anymore

I did gently bump a bollard yesterday but we're talking gentle.

Just wondered if the bumper could have moved?

firebobby · 29-03-2015, 15:39

You mean the tooth pick, maybe your truck has grown a bit more Alex

Lazy-Ferret · 29-03-2015, 16:34

Since Rick fitted your bumper, and it's designed for a winch to pull on, I would be amazed if a tiny knock on a bollard has moved the bumper... The rest of the car has moved in relation to the bumper maybe, but not that bumper... It has it's own place in space and time, and just can not be moved.... It's more likely the knock ripped your seat out of it's mountings, so your view of the bumper is looking different.

AlexD333 · 29-03-2015, 17:38

Yeah I think your right,

I actually went to the hassle of getting the dash cam and checking the before and after footage to see if the top of the bumper has been moved

Sure enough it was in exactly the same place

I could do with relocating the front number plate as it's cracked again

I get the feeling someone said "I told you so" last time this happened...

rustic · 29-03-2015, 17:44

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

...I get the feeling someone said "I told you so" last time this happened...

As if...

AlexD333 · 29-03-2015, 17:47

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Originally Posted by rustic

As if...

Aha, I remember who it was now

rustic · 29-03-2015, 17:50

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Aha, I remember who it was now

...

AlexD333 · 29-03-2015, 17:52

Do us a favour when you get time Rustic, snap some pics of your motor please, I haven't really seen it apart from your display pic

Sweety · 29-03-2015, 20:41

As your torsion bars have sagged & the front end has dropped your view across the bonnet will have changed slightly so instead of seeing the top of the hoop your now looking above it

AlexD333 · 29-03-2015, 20:49

I don't think that's correct? Everything is lifted in harmony with the torsion bars right?

rustic · 29-03-2015, 21:06

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Do us a favour when you get time Rustic, snap some pics of your motor please, I haven't really seen it apart from your display pic

I will try, but can't drive at the mo, to even reverse it out of it's nice warm and dry garage.

I will post soon though.
:thumb
I'll probably title it... a nice good looking 20 year old lol
That should attract a few ...

Barrbeast · 29-03-2015, 21:07

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

I don't think that's correct? Everything is lifted in harmony with the torsion bars right?

What's that got to do with it?

AlexD333 · 29-03-2015, 21:16

Ahh, ok, It just clicked

29-03-2015, 03:40	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Can the front bumper change position? I usually see the top of my arch on my bumper, can't see it anymore and wondering if I bent something perhaps? I did nudge it against a bollard earlier gently!! Can't remember adjusting seat and the bonnet was firmly shut.. Also I suspect either just more cutting needed or the torsion sat the front have stopped some as the tyres were catching nicely on reverse..

29-03-2015, 04:59	#2
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	With your bumper... the bumper has remained where it was... it's the truck that's moved... Don't really understand which bit you mean, maybe a Pic would help Edit:- Hang on... you mean the top loop on your bumper... you used to use it to aim at things, and now you can't see it from the driver's seat... Ahhh.. have you used the winch and pulled it out and twisted the scaffolding poles? __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

29-03-2015, 12:04	#3
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Yes the hoop on the top used to poke out slightly so I could just see it. Now it appears I can't see it anymore I did gently bump a bollard yesterday but we're talking gentle. Just wondered if the bumper could have moved?

29-03-2015, 15:39	#4
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	You mean the tooth pick, maybe your truck has grown a bit more Alex

29-03-2015, 16:34	#5
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Since Rick fitted your bumper, and it's designed for a winch to pull on, I would be amazed if a tiny knock on a bollard has moved the bumper... The rest of the car has moved in relation to the bumper maybe, but not that bumper... It has it's own place in space and time, and just can not be moved.... It's more likely the knock ripped your seat out of it's mountings, so your view of the bumper is looking different.

29-03-2015, 17:38	#6
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Yeah I think your right, I actually went to the hassle of getting the dash cam and checking the before and after footage to see if the top of the bumper has been moved Sure enough it was in exactly the same place I could do with relocating the front number plate as it's cracked again I get the feeling someone said "I told you so" last time this happened...

29-03-2015, 17:52	#10
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Do us a favour when you get time Rustic, snap some pics of your motor please, I haven't really seen it apart from your display pic

29-03-2015, 20:41	#11
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	As your torsion bars have sagged & the front end has dropped your view across the bonnet will have changed slightly so instead of seeing the top of the hoop your now looking above it

29-03-2015, 20:49	#12
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I don't think that's correct? Everything is lifted in harmony with the torsion bars right?

29-03-2015, 21:16	#15
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Ahh, ok, It just clicked