Rear bumper riding high

[MinkeyF]

Hi folks,

The rear bumper on my ex-RAC MY2018 is riding high. It's making a lovely job of removing the paint from the edge of the tailgate...





I'll take a guess that the towbar/bumper has enjoyed a shunt during it's previous career.

What I'd like to know is can it be fixed?

Can I just loosen a few fastenings and stomp it back into position, or might something beneath be bent and I need to select the largest hammer in the set to correct it?

Any ideas gratefully received

Cheers, Mike

 

[Dellmassive]

I've got similar with my self fit towbar

There is very slightly play in all the bolts from the ball bracket to the chassis rail bolts.

Mine a bit high on one side.

I need to take of the rear bumper cover and spare wheel.... Then slacken off ALL the bolts and adjust, then tighten back up.

My issue was from making the towbar assembly up in doors .. then just bolting in to the van.


I should have left it all loose to accommodate the slight play.......live and learn.

 

[MinkeyF]

Thanks @Dellmassive, spotted your installation thread after I'd posted here.

Very comprehensive instructions! Nice work

Will attempt the same steps if it ever stops raining.

Cheers, Mike