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Nov 7, 2012 | 08:35 PM

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Looks good. How hard was pulling the headliner down? I've been thinking of taking a similar project on. I was going to use 2 pieces and put a nice stitch right down the middle.

Nov 7, 2012 | 08:55 PM

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Wasn't too hard. Just big. I thought about the center seam but that meant I would need double the suede that I bought, and I didn't want to spend that much money.

Nov 7, 2012 | 08:58 PM

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Wasn't too hard. Just big. I thought about the center seam but that meant I would need double the suede that I bought, and I didn't want to spend that much money.

If my wife doesnt go into labor... I may attempt this the weekend.

Nov 10, 2012 | 10:18 PM

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08+ bumper installed. The plastic "caps" that go over the actual back up sensors themselves don't fit right since the bumper is shaved differently. Any ideas, or do I need to find some sensors from a newer truck?

The wood will make sense soon enough.

Nov 11, 2012 | 04:17 AM

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you can install the sensors in the '08-up bumper pieces. a few people have done it. getting the sensor housings and pop your sensors in there.

Nov 11, 2012 | 06:40 AM

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Cool sounds good!

Nov 11, 2012 | 08:50 AM

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That bumper looks hideous! Better pull it off and send it to me so I can dispose of it properly.

Nov 11, 2012 | 12:17 PM

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i second that! LOL

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Nov 11, 2012 | 01:30 PM

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Still can't believe I got it for 125. I will say one thing, the old bumper seems alot more heavy duty.

Nov 11, 2012 | 06:40 PM

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is that a bed?

Nov 12, 2012 | 08:06 AM

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Still can't believe I got it for 125. I will say one thing, the old bumper seems alot more heavy duty.

Every body style change the metal everywhere gets thinner and thinner.

I can barely pick up a bumper from our 1986. But I can throw around the bumper without much effort from my 03.

I don't get where all the weight is coming from in new trucks. The metal is thinner than ever for everything but yet the trucks weigh 2000-3000#+ more than the older tougher trucks.

Nov 12, 2012 | 11:01 AM

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You need the sensor "holders" from the new style bumper, the sensors from you truck will slip into the new holders. Not sure what they are really called. Retainers maybe?

Nov 12, 2012 | 11:35 AM

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Got my OEM running boards in! Can't remember what year truck they were from, I believe 11. Between this and the rear bumper I've got less than $200 invested.