Yet another fender bulge

[cruiserlarry]

rotorhed1 previously said:

I've looked at some other threads. But jeeze, hundreds of posts!

Attched pics. Got back from Moab last week, took a small hit in the right front bumper. Then today checking levels under the hood I spotted a fender bulge. My direct question is that since I do have damage to the front bumper on that side, will Toyota accept my claim or refuse it?

That depends - that area is designed to be a crush zone, to help deflect the force of an impact from affecting the passenger compartment. If the bulge was a result of the front end impact, it was just doing it's job, and you should seek out a body shop and your insurance company. If the bulge was there previously, talk to your dealer....

[rotorhed1]

k44 previously said:

This supports my contention that the flexing of the front section of the frame is excessive on the FJC (and other Prado-based Toyotas) and this is in turn damaging the inner fenders.

What's the build date on your truck?

Build date 02/06

[JAXTOY]

Sorry to see that rotorhead1, do you know if you had it before the hit? Looking back at the picture you didn't do much damage to the bumper, I would hope that didn't cause the bulge.

[Gottagetone]

Tell the dealership that the fender bulge caused the nose to dive therefore causing the front bumper to unfortunately colide with a rock causing the related damage.

If I were you I would call Toyota USA and let them know that you are aware of the reoccuring problem on other vehicles and now you have noticed it on yours. It is certainly worth checking into.