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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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I was backing out of a driveway and this 4 runner was coming around a corner at like 60mph and was on a crash course with the broadside of my truck. So I had to expedite my *** across the road to avoid getting t-boned. Hit a dirt embankment Any idea on how close I can get it to looking unharmed again? Chrome has a tiny scratch, and the dent is about 1/4" deep.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Should be able to pop it out with a few strategically placed hammer blows. Sorry to see that man.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Block of wood, get a few of them, as they will splinter, or a supper hard piece of rubber on a metal body block, and a BFH, it should come out.. Good luck, that fukn suks
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Dude what the hell!
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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i would be lookin for the guy in the 4runner
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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Damn! I fixed my front bumper when someone hit me in the parking lot at school on my buddies shop press. rags and wood blocks!
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by charcoal03silvy
Damn! I fixed my front bumper when someone hit me in the parking lot at school on my buddies shop press. rags and wood blocks!
How did it turn out?
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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I say make a matching dent on the other side, and tell everyone it is a factory option "STYLE" bumper.

I have done many. The good news is looks smooth. I would take the bumper off and slowly work the dent in from the outside. Don't try hitting the dent in the middle of the dent or you will crease it and complicate things. You will have to find a method that works for you. I prefer a surface that gives, like maybe a tire that is mounted with air in it, and a 5 lb sledge hammer. Adjust blow pressure to get the desired effect.

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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i had something similiar happen with a 4runner, but i ended up hitting a mailbox after pulling out of my uncles driveway, caused 2g's in damage.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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i bet garrett were wishin he only had a dent in his chrome to get rid of

sucks man, go find that 4runner!
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