I have a 2002 Ford F-150 XL Sport (V6) that I bought from my grandfather. It's clean as a whistle on the inside but the bumpers & grille (or grill insert?) are in below average condition. The paint is perfect & everything else is good to go.

I am thinking that I want to put a small lift on it eventually & upgrade the tires/wheels.

What's the best place to get started making this thing shine? I am thinking about buying OEM replacement bumpers (chrome) instead of the stuff that's on there now. I was considering the Parts Bin... any suggestions there?

Thanks!

 

 

Best bet is Certifit.. I got the chrome piece for I think $90 and the valance from Keystone for $59.

 

I know this is a rookie question, but what is the valance?

 

In this pic (the first one), is the bumper the chrome part & the gray part the valance (on the front end)?

https://www.f150forum.com/f6/new-tires-whatcha-think-32456/

 

the valance is the bottom part of the bumper.

 

If I want to replace the grille, do I have a grille insert or a grille? How can I tell?

 

You can do either one it just depends what you want.

 

Is the part that has the oval on it a grille or grille insert?

 

i think it depends on the year, mine needs the full shell but i think 00-+ is just the grill......btw your location says tarrant county? As in Texas?