Annoying problem—Gaps

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October 2, 2020
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Gaps on auto body parts

Always annoyed at gaps?

I believe everyone has been through this situation: ordering parts online, but finding out there’s a gap after fitting. Returning is the only option. In the end, you still have to buy genuine parts from a local dealer. It took much time and money.

Some people would say aftermarket parts are cheap but poor quality. In fact, aftermarket parts have made big progress. Some parts fit so well that it is hard to tell they are aftermarket rather than genuine. If you can find a trustworthy seller, you can get cheap but well-fitting parts. It means a lot of money can be saved.

Most parts from BuyNTry Parts.com have fitting tests.

In order to prevent the problem, we manage to fit all parts. This time we are going to test the 2017-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. We want to check whether the bumper bracket fits the bumper. The details for the Front Upper Bumper: OEM number: 68312862AA; Partslink: CH1014132; Front Bumper Bracket, OEM number: 68144218AD; Partslink: CH1033103. We can see the position in Pic. 1 below.

The bumper bracket (also called bumper retainer) is the bridge between the bumper and the fender. If the dimensions are not precise enough, it would make a big gap. Moreover, it makes noise. The gap is located in a place that can easily be seen.

We can see pics 2, 3, and 4. All the clips fit perfectly in their places, without any inaccuracy. There is no big gap after the bumper is reinstalled on the car.

Sometimes I get feedback from buyers: why does it still have a big gap even though I bought parts from you?

If the car is not very new, it might have some deformation somewhere. Maybe it has crashed if it’s pre-owned. Collision is a major cause of this problem. By the way, soaking up the sun is also a reason. Plastic will bend or deform if it’s heated continuously. We all know the temperature will rise to 140°F under the sun.