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How does my butt look?

Harris1

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okay -- so it seems there was an unfortunate incident with our truck, a lowered tail gate, and a boat...courtesy of a less than responsible family member...

At this point, the tailgate won't close on the right side, but does latch on the left.  Looking at the side, it looks like the bumper may be bent.  What are your thoughts?  Let me know if we need to take more pictures.

your assistance is MUCH appreciated.

'02 NFE

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Can you open the tailgate and snap a pic of the hinge on the right side
 
And you may have bent the hinge on the right hand side
 
Just did a looksee.  Good news is the frame isn't bent.  However, the bumper is.  Likely the tailgate as well as suggested above.

Any recommendations on where to get replacement parts?
 
It's going to be really hard to fine new parts for a cladded AV

www.car-part.com
 
thank you!

we are thinking we might try to stick with swapping out the brace first -- not sure yet.

http://gmpartsdepartment.com/
 
The hardest part to get is the bumper cover. If that is okay then I believe the actual impact bumper under it, brackets etc. are available and are the same for other year AV's, I don't know how many they span but a least a few years of cladded..
 
That is what we are experiencing.  Found a couple local - but will try the bracket first.

The cladding doesn't look torn or cracked - but obviously bent (see above photo).  Cross your fingers for us.

Thanks for the help

 
No problem... Good luck...



http://www.gmpartsnow.com/auto-parts/2002/chevrolet/avalanche-1500/z71-trim/5-3l-v8-gas-engine/body-cat/bumper-and-components-rear-scat
 
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