The Christmas Deer

There I was, all snug in the driver seat; when what to my surprise should I meet? Three tiny deer on the side of the road, and their buddy, a fourth, blindsided, whom soon I'd roll.


Long story short, after smoking that buck, he (shockingly) stood next to me as I inspected the damage; head down, eyes glowing red before he walked off after being tossed about like a rag doll. And PaPa's 'station wagon' was left bearing the scars he'd imparted.

So we get upgrades!

The issue today is a matter of support/s.

Despite the snow and sub zero wind-chills, I ventured out, dressed like Nanook of the North to remove my bent bully bar, busted grille and headlight in an effort to install the new gifts my four legged friend blessed me with. What was unaccounted for initially, however, delayed the bling installation.

Can anyone verify this mangled piece of metal as Bumper Cover Bracket (Left, Front) - Toyota (52538-0C030)? The lower grille clips would normally push in to this. (Images show the hidden damage side and the non-damaged side for comparison.)

Or is it necessary to use a full Upper Tie Bar - Toyota (53205-0C050)?

Fender Extension Panel (Left, Front) - Toyota (53932-0C903) will be ordered as well as the matter was more than cracked clear coat.

Bumper components themselves will be replaced with a CBI bumper in April, per the estimated lead times and Rigid led fogs

 

Figured it out; it is the bumper cover bracket.