« Last post by Flyin6 on May 20, 2024, 10:49:18 PM »
The actual marrying of the new bumper to the truck took a couple of hours. I did this in the blazing sun in my driveway. I about burned up! In the end, however, it was done and I have a new bumper.
A couple of thoughts:
This thing will protect against a deer-sized animal impact
It is butt ugly
I do not like it
which
means
it will have a short lifespan, but will protect the truck and occupants for the upcoming trip.
« Last post by Flyin6 on May 20, 2024, 10:41:55 PM »
The work then got pretty tedious. I had to strip the factory wiring harness, then the fog lights, then transfer all that to the new bumper. The new bumper was already set up for the front sensors which went in with a bunch of custom gaskets and holders.
« Last post by Flyin6 on May 20, 2024, 10:39:04 PM »
And then I pulled the front tow hooks and then the factory bumper.
THere is nothing there to provide any protection. All that front end does is to manage airflow. If you hit anything semi significant, you are not going anywhere else.
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