OEM vs Replacement front bumper
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I used to complain that old '86 and '88 Fords were cheap and poorly built. 
I never dreamed a day would come when we would be driving in such this skinned vehicles.
Granted, we're surrounded by a super strong frame and safety network but the bumpers and body panels can't take a 5 mph hit with major expensive damage occurring.
I never dreamed a day would come when we would be driving in such this skinned vehicles.Granted, we're surrounded by a super strong frame and safety network but the bumpers and body panels can't take a 5 mph hit with major expensive damage occurring.
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I would look for a used genuine bumper the aftermarket ones are made of much thinner material.
The chrome doesn't last either.
I got a quote to straighten and rechrome my bumper....as I recall it was roughly 900.00 that included two bumper over riders.
I looked at car_part and most of the "good" bumpers were bent.
The chrome doesn't last either.
I got a quote to straighten and rechrome my bumper....as I recall it was roughly 900.00 that included two bumper over riders.
I looked at car_part and most of the "good" bumpers were bent.
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I suggest anything but OEM, they are made of cheap recycled steel. Prone to rust long before anything else on the truck. Looking for some black ones for my 12 but everything I see are those huge ugly off road bumpers. Hard to find a nic looking non redneck bumper
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