xjheep92

im new to this fourm sorry if this isnt the right place to post

i just smashed up my front end. ruined the bumper and broke the grill a little. i took the bumper off and was going to replace it but the frame is bent/indented where the bumper mount bolts on to the pass side any sugestions on where to go from here?

92 cherokee laredo

nick_n_ii

First off, Welcome to the site. and yes you posted in teh right spot on the forum..

Now for your question, you should be able to pound that area out smooth. Use a hammer and a flat peace of wood. Take your time, and you should be able to pound it out smooth again. Than you can install a new bumper.

OR

You can get a after market bumper, most will have you cut some of that area you damaged away. And include new installation brackets...

xjheep92

dont think i can pound it out because i cant hit it from the back side the frame is halow with four sides

nick_n_ii

See where that "hole " in the front is? You can cut that out to open it up. Than use a 2X4 to "pop" the panel out ware. Than use a hammer to pound it flat. You can hold the 2x4 behind it to have some thing to hit ageist..

xjheep92

can you recomend any aftermarket bumpers?

Coondawg_07

Hooooray!!! For the search feature!!! I'm resurrecting this ancient thread to say that I have the same EXACT problem. Mine is bent in slightly worse. I'll post pics tomorrow. Thank you Nick! Ima try and cut and fix with a 2 x 4. I was trying to stock something small, such as a 1/2" extension in there and beat it with a sledgehammer. This sounds more effective. Body shop quoted $415 to cut / weld. So at worst I bend what they are gonna cut and weld.

xjheep92

Wow this was my first post ever! Never thought I would get in so deep as I have in the jeep sickness. wasn't able to pop that section back out. I ended up using aftermarket frame tie in brackets for my Logan's bumper.