Bumber vs Tree
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Bumber vs Tree
Only had my new (to me) truck for less than 2 months and already dinged it up. Got caught up in a snow bank on the side of one lane gavel road thru the woods and when trying to work myself out, I backed into a tree. Caught the corner of the bumper - bent the bumper into the body - so I now have a bent bumper and a little body damage behind the right rear wheel. Was only going a couple mph - surprised how flimsy these bumpers are.
Going to replace the bumper - but want to go aftermarket - something that will can withstand a minor impact. The problem is, I have an XTR - chrome package. I'm only finding black heavy duty bumpers. Anyone know of a heavy duty chrome plated aftermarket bumper? If not, how would the truck look with a chrome bumper in front and a black bumper in back (don't really want to replace both bumpers)?
Thanks - Adam.
Going to replace the bumper - but want to go aftermarket - something that will can withstand a minor impact. The problem is, I have an XTR - chrome package. I'm only finding black heavy duty bumpers. Anyone know of a heavy duty chrome plated aftermarket bumper? If not, how would the truck look with a chrome bumper in front and a black bumper in back (don't really want to replace both bumpers)?
Thanks - Adam.
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You could replace the bumper and then use the Steelcraft EV03 bumper guard. The bumper guard is black though but looks ok and protects the oem bumper. I use them on fleet trucks that back into docks and such. Keeps me from replacing a lot of oem bumpers. Just a suggestion, when/if you replace your chrome bumper go with a rechrome instead of brand new. The rechrome bumpers have better chrome plating and carry a better warranty.
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Only had my new (to me) truck for less than 2 months and already dinged it up. Got caught up in a snow bank on the side of one lane gavel road thru the woods and when trying to work myself out, I backed into a tree. Caught the corner of the bumper - bent the bumper into the body - so I now have a bent bumper and a little body damage behind the right rear wheel. Was only going a couple mph - surprised how flimsy these bumpers are.
Going to replace the bumper - but want to go aftermarket - something that will can withstand a minor impact. The problem is, I have an XTR - chrome package. I'm only finding black heavy duty bumpers. Anyone know of a heavy duty chrome plated aftermarket bumper? If not, how would the truck look with a chrome bumper in front and a black bumper in back (don't really want to replace both bumpers)?
Thanks - Adam.
Going to replace the bumper - but want to go aftermarket - something that will can withstand a minor impact. The problem is, I have an XTR - chrome package. I'm only finding black heavy duty bumpers. Anyone know of a heavy duty chrome plated aftermarket bumper? If not, how would the truck look with a chrome bumper in front and a black bumper in back (don't really want to replace both bumpers)?
Thanks - Adam.