Replacing a Front bumper
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Replacing a Front bumper
Has anyone replaced their front bumper? I have a 2001 f-250. The chrome is worn of and looks bad. I purchased a new one. I am just wondering if it is a pain to replace or it looks wose than it is. I might have a body guy do it on the side if it is.
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It is real easy. Mine only had the two bolts on each side of the tow hooks. It is too bad you didn't get an 05 bumper and start the conversion....
It is easy to do yourself. The bumper isn't that heavy.
good luck,
Steven
It is easy to do yourself. The bumper isn't that heavy.
good luck,
Steven
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I agree! Bumpers on these trucks go on and off VERY easily! I have had the bumpers on and off of my '00, '02, and '06 multiple times each. There are two bolts beside each of the two tow hooks (4 bolts total). When you remove these bolts, I suggest you only completely remove two, until you are ready to drop the bumper. There is a plate with 2 weld-nuts that these bolts go into. There are also two bolts on the sides of the bumpers (one on each side). You can access these from the wheel wells. They work to "level" the end of the bumper. You can pull these first, then pull two of the front bolts (one from each tow hook area). Once ready to drop the bumper, remove the other two bolts. The bumpers are quite light for their size....easily manuevered by one person.
Putting the bumper back on is just as easy, just take your time so that you have a good consistent, clean line across the top from side to side. When replacing the bolts in the wheel well, I usually use a small floor jack with a block of wood to get the alignment just right.
Easy as that!
Putting the bumper back on is just as easy, just take your time so that you have a good consistent, clean line across the top from side to side. When replacing the bolts in the wheel well, I usually use a small floor jack with a block of wood to get the alignment just right.
Easy as that!
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since we are kind of on this topic i have an 03 psd and converting the front end, have the grille and looking at bumpers now, anywhere else BESIDES ford to buy the bumper and brackets..can't find a newer one chrome with the brackets and paintable top piece on ebay...thanks!
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Originally Posted by stroken
since we are kind of on this topic i have an 03 psd and converting the front end, have the grille and looking at bumpers now, anywhere else BESIDES ford to buy the bumper and brackets..can't find a newer one chrome with the brackets and paintable top piece on ebay...thanks!
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Originally Posted by jslow68
Now that I am siting here thinking I have one more question. What is the process for the fog lights and the plastic on the bumper?