What's the best place to buy a replacement front bumper for my 05 FX4 with fog lights? Are the ones on Ebay ok, or crapp? Mine is bent up, and I want to buy a replacement and have it coated with line x.

Doug

 

I replaced my bumper with a aftermarket one from E-bay. It fits perfectly and you can't even tell its aftermarket. Here is a pic.

 

do you still have the info for where you got yours? How much was it?

 

the best bumper you'll get is a from your local ford dealer.

that said, the aftermarket ones can be good, but only if they're treated and rust-proofed properly.

Also, make sure that you get a bumper that will fit. All 04-08 trucks built after Aug 2005 (see the sticker in the door jamb) have a newer style bumper compared to those built prior. This goes for front and rear.

 

I can't remember the seller, but the bumper was around $140, it comes already primed and ready for paint. There is no need to treat or rust proof the bumper. Now if you was wanting a chrome bumper then I would get a OEM bumper. Aftermarket chrome is usually junk and don't hold up and will rust.
Like 06bluemeaniexl said, make sure you get the right bumper. Ford went with the round style fogs for the '06-'08 models. Switching different styles would also require changing bumper brackets too.
I'll try to find the sellers store here in a little bit, and let ya know.

 

I also got mine from ebay. this is the store. It was really cheap!
http://stores.ebay.com/bestusaautoparts