My Saggy Bumper Fix**DUW**

[whoskal]

I walked outside today and looked at my bumper saggin even more than before and got fed-up....so I walked around Home Depot for an hour and this is what I came up with.......

Start with a 1/8inch thick X 1/2inch wide X 22inch long steel flatbar
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0522.JPG
Next Put some "Super Heavy Duty" 3M double sided mounting tape on one side of the bar
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0528.JPG
Next Peel off the tape backing and set it tape side down on the inside of the bumper.......and squeeze together...holding it together for a while to make sure it's stuck.......be sure every thing is clean
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0530.JPG

Before.........
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0524.JPG

After........
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0532.JPG

Gap between Progaurd and Bumper before........
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0526.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0527.JPG

Gap between Progaurd and bumper after.....(or should I say lack of)....
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/8/7/3/DSCN0533.JPG


My bumper is straight as an arrow now....

Flatbar...$3.88
3M Tape...$3.97
Dremel bit set I had no intention of buying...$29.97

No more saggy bumper.....Priceless!!!


I will have to put some miles on it to see if it's a true fix...but right now I couldn't be any happier with the outcome!!!:)

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I thought the pro-guard was supposed to keep this from happening, or stop it? And my sag is beginning to annoy me now too.

[Zack]

This is how I fixed mine...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02951.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02952.JPG
Didnt cost me anything!

[whoskal]

I thought the pro-guard was supposed to keep this from happening, or stop it? And my sag is beginning to annoy me now too.




If you already have a sag to your bumper, the Progaurd is useless

Progaurd is more of a preventive measure to use before the sag starts

Just my opinion.

[offroadkarter]

Thats a great idea, i have a very very very small one, not near that bad, but i might try your idea

[dreydin]

thanks for info! ill have to do this/or the other! =D

[CRUZTAKER]

Thats a great idea, i have a very very very small one, not near that bad, but i might try your idea

I once knew someone with a really really really small infection.:banned:

[offroadkarter]

I once knew someone with a really really really small infection.:banned:


You bastage, i knew someone would read that the wrong way :P

[RUSTY]

Way to fix your saggy backside!

[PRCARGUY]

Really like what you came up with there.:burnout:

[domesttuner]

are the mounting points for the MM different from the CV's? why would you need to cut a new hole in the cover for the zip tie?

[Marauderjack]

This is how I fixed mine...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02951.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02952.JPG
Didnt cost me anything!


AND....It is adjustable if it needs further "tweaking" in the future!!!:beer:

Uh.......Where'd ALL THAT RUST come from??:confused::help:

[jonroe]

I took a plain piece of aluminum flat bar (3/4 inch by 1/8 inch) and installed it from inner bumper edge (hole bored) to the center metal support. I used stainless steel bolts on both ends and created an elongated hole on the upper end so I can adjust to get the bumper straight. the only fear I have is that this new center support has no give like the OEM side supports so any small bump from the back could be a problem. I'd rather use a piece of hard rubber that has some give - still looking.

[Zack]

I took a plain piece of aluminum flat bar (3/4 inch by 1/8 inch) and installed it from inner bumper edge (hole bored) to the center metal support. I used stainless steel bolts on both ends and created an elongated hole on the upper end so I can adjust to get the bumper straight. the only fear I have is that this new center support has no give like the OEM side supports so any small bump from the back could be a problem. I'd rather use a piece of hard rubber that has some give - still looking.

Bungee cord

[ckadiddle]

Possibly The Most expensive bumper sag fix.......
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f129/ckadiddle/trailer%20hitch/100_17451.jpg

It wasn't sagging, thought I was going to need the hitch for something else. But now I am confident I will never experience the heartbreak of Marauder Bumper Sag.

[ImpalaSlayer]

also been thinkin about away to fix this looks so cheap they ways the bumper sags. hopefully ill craw under it this weekend and come up with something

[fastcar]

This is how I fixed mine...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02951.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02952.JPG
Didnt cost me anything!

Zack, your frame looks like the one on my winter beater :P

fastcar:rofl:

[Zack]

Cut me some slack!
The car lived its life in Minnesota up until I bought it.

[gmtech]

This is how I fixed mine...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02951.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/0/4/DSC02952.JPG
Didnt cost me anything!
this is exactly how i fixed mine..cheap and adjustable:D

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

So whats the easiest way to cut that slice for the opening? Just take a shank and start shanking away?

[magindat]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=37512

http://www.magindat.net/bling/IMG_0430.jpg

PM me if you want one.

[gmtech]

So whats the easiest way to cut that slice for the opening? Just take a shank and start shanking away?
i took a smal drill bit and drilled a hole..stuff cuts like butter so be careful

[Zack]

If none of the above options work for you, call this man...
http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/16/92/0000041692_20070730135843.jpg? y=626&sig=42tnYyU5Ocr0aY7QwAwGDQ--

[domesttuner]

this was how i fixed mine.

now, are the mounting points different, or not? seems pointless to cut an unnecessary hole if you have two.

[Starman]

this was how i fixed mine.
now, are the mounting points different, or not? seems pointless to cut an unnecessary hole if you have two.

That's how I fixed my CVPI.

[capt512]

There are no factory tabs on the MM bumpers, hence why the need for the hole or slot some have mentioned.

[Big Black Beast]

I like that strap idea better.
I'm leery of a metal piece held onto a flexing plastic surface by tape, especially with the high amount of water & flapping that area is going to see. If it flies out on the freeway and goes through somebody's windshield, you would be liable.