How do I go about replacing the front end?

[dandoe]

Ok heres the deal, last month I was on my way home and just about there when a palm tree jumped out in front of me. After getting my 2001 Explorer Sport home and got to pry the hood open it looks fine. I also had a friend check it out. So here's my question, can any one tell me how involved and difficult it is going to be for me to replace pretty much every thing from the Radiator fan shroud forward. Also any cheap places to get the parts needed would be great. Thanks.

 

[jlsparky7]

Its all very easy as long as your bumper mounts out bent.
rockauto.com and ebay have the best deals on parts.
In the vendor section here there is a discount code for 5% off at rockauto.
Click the link in my signature. I have a how to on removing the front bumper and maybe some other stuff you will enjoy.

 

[dandoe]

Well I looked at the bumper mount tonight, one of them is bent a little. It shouldn't be to hard to bang back. Thanks for the link and the go out look.