98 Explorer Sport

[98BlackXSport]

How hard was it to put the '99 bumper on? I will do a search when I have time.

 

[hornz2000]

Once I had all the parts, it actually took me all of 20 minutes. Hardest part is lining it up center.

 

[98BlackXSport]

What parts do you need besides the actual bumper itself? any mods need to be done?

 

[hornz2000]

Besides the actual plastic piece (bumper cover) you need the meat of it (the metal reinforcement) then you need all the screws and whatnot which attach the bumper cover to the reinforcement. After that, you pull the old bumper from the frame and bolt the new one up, it is that simple, just make sure it is centered before you tighten it.

 

[98BlackXSport]

How much did it cost you? I have been thinking about doing this for a while. I was hoping I only needed the cover. Guess this will cost me more than I thought.

 

[hornz2000]

Let's see...I bought the cover off of bumpers.com, but from what I understand they don't sell them anymore. Cost was approximately $100-$150.

Then I bought the bumper reinforcement from a parts department at a local Ford dealer. Approximate cost $225-$275.

Then I bought all the neccesary screws/bolts and whatnot from Torrie at Ford Parts Network. Approximate cost $20.

High-ball figure puts me at around $450.

 

[alphabets13]

i got the whole 2000 bumper on ebay for $250. i got a good deal. thats cover and reinforcement already together so when i got it i just had to take the old one off and slip the new one on. real easy, just 4 big bolts.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Nice truck!! I want that Borla cat-back!!!

Ewww!! Look at those swirls!! You need a SMR to get that stuff out!! After that, clay, dawn wash, Klasse AIO and SG and your truck will look brand spankin' new. Trust me. I've done this before.

 

[hornz2000]

I know...this is the first time the truck has been washed at all since the repaint. I didn't have much time so that's all I did. This weekend I'm getting down to business with it.

 

[Hokie]

Originally posted by hornz2000
99 Bumper conversion w/ KC long range lights

Did you take out the stock fogs and put in KC's?