For the last few months ever time I would go over a bump in the road I'd get a really loud squeeking sound.

After poking around today I think I found the problem - whenever I push the area on my bumper that is right against/underneath the headlight, I can mimic the squeek. Only on the left side (i.e., if I push the other side, no squeeky sound), so I'm fairly certain that is the problem.

If that turns out to the case (I would guess that there is flex in the bumper, which is causing it to move up and down against the headlight), any idea how to fix it? Tighten some bolts, stick some foam or something between the headlight and the bumper? Any thoughts?

TIA

:burnout:

 

There are a few bolts you can play w/... check w/ the one in the wheel well cover of the driver side fender. See if you can tighten up the outer bolt there. Does the bumper FITMENT look off (ie: is there a gap where the fender meets the bumper)?

 

No gap that's noticeble, but there's *a lot* of give if I push on it (i.e., on the other side, there's slight give if I push the bumper around the headlight.....on this side there's serious give and a major squeek everytime I push in)

 

id personally take off the whole bumper then see if theres a more evident problem, and even if there isnt then it should show to be something with the screws/bolts in which case youll be redoing them so youll fix it

or should

 

Good idea, and will be well worth your time