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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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I'm finally to the point of needing to order front and rear bumpers for my 75. I plan on using my car as a driver. Should I go Fiberglass, Tru-Flex, or Urethane? My (possibly flawed) thinking is to go Tru-Flex front and rear. How much impact will they absorb such as in a parking lot and not break? Would urethane front make more sense? And what's the best place to get them? I was thinking Ecklers till I read the horror stories. Any opinions appreciated. Thanks. John

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what are some of the stories that you have heard abour ecklers? just asking cause i have the front and rear true flex bumpers but i havent installed them yet.
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Originally Posted by LIQUIDDRAGON
what are some of the stories that you have heard abour ecklers?
Just this current thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1035854
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I put a set on my car several years ago. I've been very happy with them. They seem durable enough, and they look awesome.

I think I got them through Zip Products. It's been so long I can't be 100% sure.

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Does anyone not recommend Tru-Flex?
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