Rear bumper with back-up sensors

[tipdrill]

Well yesterday i was "side ended" in a parking lot by an expedition. The guy that hit me doesnt want to involve his insurance company. (typical) But, the accident only put 2 scrapes in my chrome bumper and its bent up slightly.

My question - If I buy a new chrome bumper, will the dealership have to drill holes for the sensors? Or can i buy a bumper with holes already in it?

I dont know how much to bill the guy. I saw just the chrome bumper part for $300 but it didnt have holes.

Thanks.

 

[IZwack]

You can drill the holes yourself.

But I would go look for an actual bumper with holes -- even if you have to buy it from the dealer. Its not like you're paying for it anyway

 

[chriswells78]

I didn't think any second gens came with them. I thought they were all aftermarket.

 

[chickenviii]

mine has them OEM, painted bumper rusting around all the damn holes, not to mention the original owner backed into something and squished the lr corner

 

[IAmTodd]

Gen2 with the sensors. I'm sure they produce one with the holes predrilled. If you drill them youself you run the risk of the chrome finish prematurly corroding.

 

[ghoster]

i agree w/ Todd..just look for the correct bumper and bill him for it.

 

[tipdrill]

Thanks for the replies.

I will look for one with holes. Although now I am starting to think i will just leave it like it is, but still bill him. When it comes time to sell the explorer then i will replace it.

 

[ghoster]

Thanks for the replies.

I will look for one with holes. Although now I am starting to think i will just leave it like it is, but still bill him. When it comes time to sell the explorer then i will replace it.

careful b/c he might want to see the bumper replaced or fixed before giving you the money
how bad is it?
me personally i would fix it and then color match the whole bumper
post some pics of how bad it is

 

[xFatcatx]

who cares if he wants to see it. he hit you, he owes you, your doing him a favor by not reporting it to insurance....so pay up sucka. its none of his business weather you get a new bumper or stick it in the bank. same deal with insurance companys, granted they always quote you less than they would pay a shop. i would just go to the dealer, give em your vin#, get a printed quote for the new bumper for the guy and have him write you a check.

 

[beenwrong2002]

who cares if he wants to see it. he hit you, he owes you, your doing him a favor by not reporting it to insurance....so pay up sucka. its none of his business weather you get a new bumper or stick it in the bank. same deal with insurance companys, granted they always quote you less than they would pay a shop. i would just go to the dealer, give em your vin#, get a printed quote for the new bumper for the guy and have him write you a check.

agree

 

[David in NC]

Tell the Expedition to give you $500. Then take off for the weekend!

 

[tipdrill]

here are the pictures. sorry they are so big.

i dont think i can adjust the bumpers levelness but maybe it can be done?

 

[ghoster]

maybe w/ a come-a-long..but not sure.
Personally i would do what i suggested before..filling the scrapes w/ body filler and color matching the bumper

BTW is that a vette in the garage?

 

[tipdrill]

what is color matching? it sounds like something i would do to a painted bumper. forgive my ignorance.

yeah. my stepdads corvette. i've only driven it twice.:thumbdwn: