Front bumper is sagging

[USMC_315]

Just dipped my grill and upon taking it out two body shims fell out. After putting the grill back on I realized the passenger side had more space between the fender flare and the bumper wing. On the passenger side there was about 2[SUP]7/8[/SUP]" of space and on the driver there was only 1[SUP]1/8"[/SUP] of space. Also, the space between the fenders and the tires were off as well

2 questions...

How can I fix this myself or do I need a body shop?
Is it okay to drive or should I wait to get it fixed?

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Thanks in advance!!

 

[Billy]

Fix it yourself , it really easy. Drive with caution if it comes lose could be a real hassle.

 

[rascole]

1.75" of difference is huge. You must have installed it wrong. Double check all the mounting spots and make sure something isn't reversed or upside down.

 

[SedonaBound]

I'm with rascole. Shims are for minor differences; if yours are over 2" there's another problem there.

 

[4speedfunk]

The fact that shims fell out when you removed it...tells you something is amiss. There are no shims in any of that stuff, and most likely your H3 has been in a collision at one time. Shims were needed because something is bent.

 

[USMC_315]

I sent it to Carmax the other day so they can do repairs, we'll see how the truck turns out...

 

[USMC_315]

could it have been the torsion bar wasn't cranked equally on both sides, talking with the mechanic over the phone on Friday and he said he just recranked the torsion bars to equal it out. my worry is what if they were cranked evenly and somethin else [STRIKE]was[/STRIKE] is amiss....

if it's now an unequal crank would that be an issue even though the front end of the truck is plumb?

 

[alrock]

The fact that shims fell out when you removed it...tells you something is amiss. There are no shims in any of that stuff, and most likely your H3 has been in a collision at one time. Shims were needed because something is bent.

What he said. Torsion bars have nothing to do with it.