pseudonym Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Given how often we have to remove our bumpers if you haven't upgraded to lights that last longer than 6 months or have baby arms that can change a bulb through the fender liner, how does one keep the bumper sitting flush and prevent this from happening? I swear I get it lined up with the precision of a swiss watch maker, but after an hour or so of the bumper being back, it typically looks like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphex28 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 yeah I have the same issue I haven't been able to get it to line up after doing my projector retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 You can either try replacing the bracket behind it, or I know a user in the past put a strategically placed screw into the bracket, so the pop out is happening from the bracekt stay getting worn out. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I had that issue for a minute, i just ended up loosening the bracket and playing around with its positioning and it eventually sat flush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 pretty funny - my bumper does that - it started after having some work done years ago where they had sort of folded one of the tabs - I tried moving the bracket up a bit, and that helped, but it still pops out a bit - my thought was that the tabs on the bumper were worn, rather than the bracket itself... I had been thinking I might try a dab of silicone in there at some point, but haven't had a chance to try that just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Mine did that on both sides - one worse than the other. I ended up replacing the bumper skin because I tore it on some ice and I replaced the brackets at the same time. It still did it. It took so long to get all the little tabs lined up right, and I took my time and didn't break or bend any. It was so frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 My ‘12 2.5i Legacy had that issue the 1st time I removed it. I was constantly pushing it in. The 2nd and 3rd time, it fit perfectly. My ‘12 lines up. I would look objectively to see if the cover or bracket are worn. I have heard the brackets eventually wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I am not there with the Legacy (yet), but in my other cars that did that, it was the bracket. On one car that I didnt feel like spending for a new bracket, a bodyshop guy put some silicone in the bracket, pushed the bumper into place, and taped the bumper to the fender. He told me to leave it like that for 24 hours. Viola, no more popping out and it's holding up so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphex28 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I found a pair of new brackets for 50 shipped amd impulse bought them yesterday. Will see if that helps my issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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