Body damage

[tonydiv]

Not yet, but it looks like there is plenty of room to get them out.

 

[TheGuyWho]

All the stuff I have is 97-98, where the grill goes straight across without the dip in the center. The grill I have is a 'billit' style, but the chrome on the bars is wearing off. Someone would have to scuff it and paint the grill area, but the chrome around the outside is ok.
The stock bumper is also in very good shape, but again it's the 97-98 style with the chin dimple in the middle.

I also have stock headlights, side markers and foglights, some projector one piece headlights and a set of clear foglights.


The bumper on the truck now is from Tactical Armor Group. I like it alot, but because of the 3" body lift, not everything bolted up exactly perfect.

If you just want the basic bumper, you cen get it for about $600, but if you option it out like mine it's closer to $925.

www.tacticalarmorgroup.com

If there's anything I can do for you let me know.

Yeah, I looked at that exact bumper, and once I optioned it out to my liking it was over $1k shipped! I just dont think I can stomache the price…
And Im not going to lift mine… as of now…
The Road Armour is my absolute favorite, but they dont make a bumper for our trucks.

And yeah, my truck is a 2002, so the pre 99 bumper wont work, but thanks.

 

[TheGuyWho]

spartacus, where are you located in so cal? i live in san diego and i agree, it is hard to find parts for our trucks here. but i have been able to find them, sometimes! check craigslist. there is a place called green yard here in east san diego. i have gotten parts from there before.

as for a bumper, you can use road armor (pricey), iron bull, alien patrol, but take a look at tonydiv's bumper. his is a lot like the others, just a little cheaper. there are also buckstop bumpers. lots of choices, just gotta look around.

I live in Corona, so Im about 1.5 hours from SD. Which isnt that bad.
I went to 2 yards today, and found a header panel and a good fender. Its pretty clear that a bumper is going to be hard to find unfortunately.

Thanks for the list of companies. I will check them out!

 

[nvycrmn]

you can get a road armor bumper for our trucks. i called them directly and they do make them. you get the one for the f150, but if you cant handle the price of $1K, you surely dont want a road armor bumper. they start out at like 1500! hahah. i do like their bumpers, i almost bought one (military discount so i would have gotten it for 1200) but i like having a guard for my grille and lights as well, and quite frankly road armor is just too bulky for me when they start adding everything on. i also contacted alien patrol and they can make one for our rig as well. but you are not going to find one of these winch-mount bumpers for less than $1k unless you go with buckstop or something.

 

[TheGuyWho]

you can get a road armor bumper for our trucks. i called them directly and they do make them. you get the one for the f150, but if you cant handle the price of $1K, you surely dont want a road armor bumper. they start out at like 1500! hahah. i do like their bumpers, i almost bought one (military discount so i would have gotten it for 1200) but i like having a guard for my grille and lights as well, and quite frankly road armor is just too bulky for me when they start adding everything on. i also contacted alien patrol and they can make one for our rig as well. but you are not going to find one of these winch-mount bumpers for less than $1k unless you go with buckstop or something.

Thats what I was afraid of...

 

[Remo]

New bumper for cheap:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[tonydiv]

I have no idea how they can price that thing at $85 and ship it for free.

 

[panda24619]

cause its only 1/2 of the bumper.

 

[walnuts4x4]

its the metal middle part of the bumper... still would need the lower valance and the bumper cap (top piece)

 

[Remo]

Valance:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[Remo]

Bumper Pad:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[TheGuyWho]

Thanks REMO. Had already found all that on eBay. Im just questioning the quality… Anyone have an opinion on that? Its basically the only thing holding me back. I dont want crap parts that will just crumple the next time my wife hits something. Haha. Im still going to hit a few junkyards locally this weekend, but I have low hopes for finding a front bumper. Its usualy what most people damage in an accident… And yes, I did realize there were 3 pieces.

 

[2000eb]

stock crumpled didnt it? if you just need the plastic pieces check out certifit. its hit or miss with them. there metal is thin like all the new cars but i got a bumper for my cousins ranger after she rear ended a construction truck on the freeway (did no damage they had the 3 ball receiver haha) and it was the metal chrome one and it was actually just like the stock one even same thickness and everything. i got it dirt cheap like 40 bucks i think. it bolted right up then she jumped a median and completely destroyed her 2wd twin i beam and my brother had to fix i joined military like a week prior haha

 

[TheGuyWho]

stock crumpled didnt it? if you just need the plastic pieces check out certifit. its hit or miss with them. there metal is thin like all the new cars but i got a bumper for my cousins ranger after she rear ended a construction truck on the freeway (did no damage they had the 3 ball receiver haha) and it was the metal chrome one and it was actually just like the stock one even same thickness and everything. i got it dirt cheap like 40 bucks i think. it bolted right up then she jumped a median and completely destroyed her 2wd twin i beam and my brother had to fix i joined military like a week prior haha

Good point!