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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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dang you need to fix that front bumper!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 03Fx4JD
We got a little dusting so I had to take some pics

my bumper used to look like that after I rear ended someone. It smiled at me everytime I saw it.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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haha... yeah it was like that when I bought the truck... I called the junk yard & they said they'd order me a brand new one (all 3 peices) for $250. Though, I think the top cap could be reused off mine.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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When you pull it off, just check for any broken tabs. It looks fine in the
Picture though. You may even be able to reuse the lower valance.

You WILL need new brackets for the bumper, and check to make sure your frame horns aren't bent up slightly.

Even though I bought new brackets for mine, I still had to add a shim to the pass side to straighten the bumper
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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derek, how do you recommend I fix my gap (drivers side):

 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Id really like to just save up and have one custom built, or get a Ranch Hand or something.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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derek, how do you recommend I fix my gap (drivers side):

Is that with both top and bottom tighten all the way?

What all did you replace when you fixed everything after the wreck?

If you did get new brackets, and it's still like that. I'd throw a couple of washers, or try a larger diameter nut that wont thread the bolt. (I recommend the washers because you can fine tune it)
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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If you did get new brackets, and it's still like that. I'd throw a couple of washers, or try a larger diameter nut that wont thread the bolt. (I recommend the washers because you can fine tune it)
Wilco, thanks
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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^^^^Damn...she look good
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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sexy lookin 10 year old


hahaha, so wrong
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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sexy lookin 10 year old


hahaha, so wrong
WIN.. haha
 
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
derek, how do you recommend I fix my gap (drivers side):

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put a washer between the frame and the bumper on the top bolt hole only on the drivers side
 
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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