rear end damage
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rear end damage
Hi, i have an 84 z28 and about an hour ago someone rear ended me at a red light, there's not much damage besides paint and the bumper feel extremely soft, like its easy to push in now, is there something behind the bumper that will have to be replaced? Thanks
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Car: 1985 camaro Z28
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Re: rear end damage
There's a low impact bumper just behind the bumper cover. Looks like a honeycomb a little bit. That'll have to be replaced.
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Re: rear end damage
I'm not too sure where to be honest. If there's a junk yard, near you, you could go take one off yourself. Otherwise try 1aauto.com, or classicindustries, or any other place on here that sells camaro parts. Search for a camaro rear impact absorber. See if that works! You'll know what it is when you see it. It goes in front of the steel impact bar, but behind the cover. Hope that makes sense!
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Car: 84 Z28
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Re: rear end damage
I'm not too sure where to be honest. If there's a junk yard, near you, you could go take one off yourself. Otherwise try 1aauto.com, or classicindustries, or any other place on here that sells camaro parts. Search for a camaro rear impact absorber. See if that works! You'll know what it is when you see it. It goes in front of the steel impact bar, but behind the cover. Hope that makes sense!
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Re: rear end damage
Have you taken the bumper off to inspect yet? You may end up needing more parts than you think.
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Re: rear end damage
No I have not, I'm just waiting for the paint shop to match the paint then I will bring it in, I want to take it apart but I'm just gonna wait and have the body shop do it, the guy is paying for everything.
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Re: rear end damage
If the bumper cover feels soft, may be because the impact bar behind the honeycomb crush pad is bent. Mine was pushed in 1 1/4 inches, enough to push in the back wall of the trunk well. Replaced the impact bar and was able to use the old crush pad.
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Re: rear end damage
I have the rear interior panel off and everything is ok inside the trunk, I already ordered the absorber if need be I'll have to order anything else after they pull the cover, I would do it but I'd rather not deal with the headache
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Re: rear end damage
I always leave a full car length ahead of me at lights and keep an eye in the rear view when I'm in the Z. Gives me a chance to gun it forward 15 feet. Terrified this will happen to me.
It's a shame you're so far away. I have a rear impact bar I've been trying to give away with a perfect honeycomb. Going to just toss it this week. Garage is too cluttered.
It's a shame you're so far away. I have a rear impact bar I've been trying to give away with a perfect honeycomb. Going to just toss it this week. Garage is too cluttered.
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Re: rear end damage
I always leave a full car length ahead of me at lights and keep an eye in the rear view when I'm in the Z. Gives me a chance to gun it forward 15 feet. Terrified this will happen to me.
It's a shame you're so far away. I have a rear impact bar I've been trying to give away with a perfect honeycomb. Going to just toss it this week. Garage is too cluttered.
It's a shame you're so far away. I have a rear impact bar I've been trying to give away with a perfect honeycomb. Going to just toss it this week. Garage is too cluttered.
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