Rear bumper Q?
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From: My redneck of the woods louisiana
Rear bumper Q?
EDIT: new Question see post #7
is the original bumper urethane or this flex-fit stuff. is one better than the other
i need prices so i can get a check from the insurance company.
is the original bumper urethane or this flex-fit stuff. is one better than the other
i need prices so i can get a check from the insurance company.
Last edited by rightofway; Aug 16, 2006 at 03:56 PM.
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I THINK urethane, but i'm not positive. As far as what's better, for your paint's sake, you want whatever is the least flexible. The more flexible it is, the more likely you are to eventually crack your paint.
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It is urethane, and I'd recomend staying with it.JMO. You can call GM, I believe it's still available, if not aftermarket. $800 -$1200, used about half. About $600 for truflex which is just fiberglass. It does flex alittle, but back into anything and you've got a hole.
Last edited by zr1fred; Aug 16, 2006 at 12:56 AM.
Heel & Toe
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It is urethane, and I'd recomend staying with it.JMO. You can call GM, I believe it's still available, if not aftermarket. $800 -$1200, used about half. About $600 for truflex which is just fiberglass. It does flex alittle, but back into anything and you've got a hole.
Also, if you ever do hit anything, if it messes the urethane up you're screwed, if it busts the fiberglass it can almost always be repaired unless it's just completely destroyed.I do some painting on the side, and I can't tell you how many times i've had friends and family needing me to paint a plastic/urethane bumper, fender, or spoiler b/c the paint is either cracked or is just wearing off. The rest of the car that's either metal or fiberglass will be fine, so the problem is not so much with the paint, as the surface it is applied to.
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From: My redneck of the woods louisiana
thanks.
now does anyone know how to get the bumper off.
i have removed the nuts from the upper corners and the visible ones behind the reverse lights.
also the ones going to the crash bar in the back have broken through.
what bolts are left?
now does anyone know how to get the bumper off.
i have removed the nuts from the upper corners and the visible ones behind the reverse lights.
also the ones going to the crash bar in the back have broken through.
what bolts are left?
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Originally Posted by wht_slvr_86
thanks.
now does anyone know how to get the bumper off.
i have removed the nuts from the upper corners and the visible ones behind the reverse lights.
also the ones going to the crash bar in the back have broken through.
what bolts are left?
now does anyone know how to get the bumper off.
i have removed the nuts from the upper corners and the visible ones behind the reverse lights.
also the ones going to the crash bar in the back have broken through.
what bolts are left?
I have no idea what new prices are, but you'll be able to find a nice used one for aroune $150, if you search. Maybe less if your not picky about colors.
Your goal is this right?
Last edited by mikey whipreck; Aug 16, 2006 at 04:16 PM.
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Take off the inner rear fender wells. There are 4, I believe 10mm nuts that attach the sides, 4 up the corner and about 8-10 7mm screws along the top rim. Unscreww the two 10mm screws that hold each of the lamps in.There are a couple of screws on the bottom lip and a couple of 10mm bolts by the license plate. PM me if you need more help.
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Originally Posted by mikey whipreck
A couple behind the license place, 3 on each side behind the wheel well attaching it to the quarter panels, and two on the honeycomb piece, near the mufflers.
I have no idea what new prices are, but you'll be able to find a nice used one for aroune $150, if you search. Maybe less if your not picky about colors.
Your goal is this right?
I have no idea what new prices are, but you'll be able to find a nice used one for aroune $150, if you search. Maybe less if your not picky about colors.
Your goal is this right?
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Originally Posted by RICEKILA
It's the rear sub-frame, bolts on to the frame (aluminum I believe). Looks like this when a "F-250" slides into you--
