Anyone know where to get this bumper?

[stsmoker]

I've seen the Eddie Bauer ones with the molding and all but i dont want that kind. I want a straight bumper without the moulding or holes for the moulding. I have a XLS right now with the regular black mat plastic and want a bumper to match my truck. The bumper im lookin for looks exactly like this one but I've looked everywhere for one and cant find it, and dont really wanna go through Ford because that'll prob cost an arm and a leg.

 

[Donner]

My mistake

 

[Uafan]

Donner, he's talking about the bumper itself, not the inserts.

I used to have this:

And now I have this:

eBay $200 shipped.

 

[Donner]

Thanks! I was totally asleep on that one... I still have my bumper, I think it may have a few minor scratches... I'd sell it. (that's what he means, right?)

 

[stsmoker]

Yeh i was lookin for the ones that didnt have that lip on the bottom half but that kinda bumper would definately do...IF i could find fender flares for the back 2 wheels

 

[Donner]

The lip? That's a removable part - the lower valance, correct?

 

[stsmoker]

I was lookin for one that looks exactly like that white Ex, but i wouldnt mind getting the bumper such as yours, however, i cannot find the rear fender flares anywhere at all....whered you get yours? But if anyone knows where i can get a bumper identical to that White Ex i would love to know

 

[Uafan]

The fender flares came on it, its an XLS, to my knowledge, they all come with them.. The lip you're talking about is an air deflector (I think).. It's not real noticeable unless you're really low.. it's something to do with aerodynamics, just keep it on there..

 

[Uafan]

And I'm pretty sure the picture of the white bumper sticks out too, it's just hard to see straight on..

 

[TinwoodyII]

stsmoker:
What you want is the front bumper from a standard 02-05 xlt--without the bodyside moldings (fender and side flares)--this also eliminates the add on piece at the bottom of the bumper--see picture
Bill W

 

[Joe Dirt]

'Limited' bumper as well...

 

[Uafan]

I hate how the Explorer has tons of options and models. It seems like no two are ever alike..

 

[TinwoodyII]

'Limited' bumper as well...

Not to be disagreeable, but every Limited -either picture or in person- that I have ever seen has the fender and bodyside moldings, and therefore the add-on facia on the front and rear bumper - and the moldings are listed as standard equipment in the specifications. I have an 05 catalog in my hand as I write this. It would be an extraordinary Limited that came without those moldings.
Bill W

 

[stsmoker]

stsmoker:
What you want is the front bumper from a standard 02-05 xlt--without the bodyside moldings (fender and side flares)--this also eliminates the add on piece at the bottom of the bumper--see picture
Bill W

That right there is EXACTLY what I'm looking for...I can't find them anywhere at all though! I've pretty much have looked EVERYWHERE! Any suggestions or sites where yall may have found them?

 

[Joe Dirt]

Sorry- thought you wanted the all painted one with the cutouts like you pictured.