I just smacked a civic going 10mph and my front bumper is bent in like a tin can. Has anyone replaced the bumper themselves ? I've found some pretty cheap oem chrome bumpers online and I'd like to just install it myself if its not that big of a deal.

Also does the front bumper of an 06 fit an 07 ?

Thanks guys.

 

you wouldnt think it would be that bad at 10mph!! On a side not its just a matter of finding the bolts and loosening them up

 

Yeah I was pretty surprised. I have the exact bull bar you do but I missed that by about 2 inches. I wounder if it would have helped at all.

Thanks for the info.

 

a guy i work with wrecked ran into the back of a toyota rav 4 at 50 mph and the truck was totaled.the engine was almose sitting in his lap.he said that rav 4 wasnt near as bad as you would think it was.

 

probably not much at all.

BTW here is what happens at est 45mph

 

Oh wow, Is that the truck in your signature ? What all did you have to get repaired ? That makes me feel better (sorry) mine ins't quite that bad. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

 

LOL....It took over $12k to fix it. Looks like just a bumper and suspension in pic but it put a small dent in the frame. My truck has a whole new frame under it. I was pissed at first and didnt want nothing to do with it. Its been 4 months now and not one problem out of it.

 

I did my truck twice no fog to fog then to painted with fog and I did my wifes from chrome to painted. Wasnt very difficult just a little of a PITA to get it under the upper bumper when reinstalling. The brackets are a little different but should be close to the same. Just do it, it really isnt that hard.


my truck


wifes truck
She hated to see hers all tore up.....lol

 

Damn, Yeah I'm in the same boat, I got my truck a year ago brand new and its been immaculate every since. This bumper deal has been a heart stopper. I'm ready to get a new one on asap.







Where do you guys recommend getting one.
Looks like the forum suggests Tasca Auto Groupe a lot. Is Ford dealer bad or will they gouge me? Calling them today just like to hear what you guys think.

 

Can you detail how you took the chrome to paint? I am interested in painting the chrome bumper as well. Thanks

 

Tasca Ford is awesome, they are right down the road from me, it's where I go for service, they are great, & have been in business for over 60 Years!......

 

I've got a chrome w/round fog lamp opening front bumper for sale....
Where are you located?

 

I actually swapped front bumpers with a member here that wanted chrome. I bought a new bumper for my wifes truck. It is more cost effective just buying a paintable bumper. It can be done but you have to DA the crap out of the chrome then comeback and apply a etching primer, cost is very labor intesive but it can be done.

 

Thanks for the heads up.

 

I couldn't take it anymore guys !! A messed up bumper was too much for me to handle any longer. I bit the bullet and got a overpriced part today at a local dealership.

FYI: Tasca Auto Groupe was by far the cheapest and most knowledgeable people I found on the internet. Even with $100 Shipping. I just didn't have the patience to wait for a part.

Install wasn't that bad, just a general pain in the butt.

Thanks for all your input I really appreciate it.




Moving the mounting Brackets from old bumper to new.


Nice and pretty again.