Hi; new guy here.

My recently aquired 2002 F-150 has two holes cut into the plastic front bumper - previous owner mod to allow installation of tow bar into frame rails.
( truck was towed behind motor home)

Looking for ideas to repair - better to replace? Source? $$$?

Thanks in advance,

Dave Norris

 

pictures would be nice to see how bad it is or isn't an how it or not it would be to repair

 

Here are the unwanted holes -

 

I'd just replace the lower valance...try ebay, junk yard or craiglist, maybe someone is parting out thier truck.

 

Yep. Those are cheap and easy to replace. The Expedition ones will fit, too IIRC. They're a slight bit different looking though. Junkyards should save you plenty of money.

 

I would just replace it, go to Certifit.com an look for the nearest store an swing by an get one. I for mine with holes for the tow hooks an fog lights for $37

 

A number of options: Get a bull bar, and the holes are already there. If not, look at local Craigslist postings - there are plenty of part outs there for a used one. Worst case, new, from some of the suggestions above.

 

Looks like a good time to get fog lights

 

Thanks for the suggestions - just what I needed.

"Bull bar " google search shows endless ideals.