xls-xlt bumper swap

[bigapple]

i was extremely pissed when my front bumper came in, because although it came primed, it didnt come with the small fender flare pieces that cover the painted portion of the bumper... i also got the sections for the foglights... if u do this MAKE CERTAIN they send the actual fog light piece to put the bulb in... i ordered two of those sections and they came with a large blank space in the middle... i was furious... in the pictures they make it seem as though it has that but it really doesnt... ive got a bone to pick with them... but yea just throwing those out there cuz ive seen many people who wanna do it

 

[bigapple]

finally finished with everything and heres the result... if u want details of wut to order and the price let me know

before.....

after....

 

[02 XLS EXPLORER]

your truck looks nice with the new front bumber, i am one that would like to know what to order, where did you get it and how much ????

 

[trucku]

Awesome...great job.....LOOKING GOOD!!!

How long did the install take? what was involved?

 

[jluv]

Looks great! That's definitely something I want to do with mine, except with the Limited bumper and have the whole thing painted.

Could you take pictures of the fender flare piece you are talking about, as well as the fog light piece? I don't understand what you are talking about.

Thanks!

 

[asimp]

Looks much better!

 

[bigapple]

well to sum up the pieces purchased without how much the paint job was...

approximate amounts (shipping included in price)

bumper 140 (ebay)
fog light piece left 30 (ebay)
fog light piece right 30 (ebay)
bumper center piece 40 (ebay)
fog light inserts left and right 70 (ebay)
fender molding/trim piece left 20 (partstrain)
fender molding/trim piece right 20 (partstrain)
paint 70 (local paint store)

installation is fairly simple... there r two small bolts on the bottom that go thru holes on the bumper... if u have the black trim piece along the bottom of ur bumper, it has the screws going thru that as well... the other place it mounts is on either side of the bumper.. u have to unscrew the little plastic flaps in the wheel wells to get to them... 2 bolts on each side... after u take off all 6 bolts it just pops off.. the red boxes r where the bolts are to disconnect the bumper cover... blue is the centerpiece.. grey r the bumper moldings (you wont need these if u get a limited type bumper).. green r the fog light inserts... yellow is the fog light insert piece... if u need anymore details just reply to this

 

[jluv]

well to sum up the pieces purchased without how much the paint job was...

approximate amounts (shipping included in price)

bumper 140 (ebay)
fog light piece left 30 (ebay)
fog light piece right 30 (ebay)
bumper center piece 40 (ebay)
fog light inserts left and right 70 (ebay)
fender molding/trim piece left 20 (partstrain)
fender molding/trim piece right 20 (partstrain)
paint 70 (local paint store)

installation is fairly simple... there r two small bolts on the bottom that go thru holes on the bumper... if u have the black trim piece along the bottom of ur bumper, it has the screws going thru that as well... the other place it mounts is on either side of the bumper.. u have to unscrew the little plastic flaps in the wheel wells to get to them... 2 bolts on each side... after u take off all 6 bolts it just pops off.. the red boxes r where the bolts are to disconnect the bumper cover... blue is the centerpiece.. grey r the bumper moldings (you wont need these if u get a limited type bumper).. green r the fog light inserts... yellow is the fog light insert piece... if u need anymore details just reply to this

That's awesome. Thanks! Looks fantastic.

 

[02_ex_on_dubs]

jesus!!!! how many more damn lights are you gonna stick on the front end of your truck? why dont you just start mounting them on the hood, that'll look cool... maybe some on the roof....

 

[bigapple]

jesus!!!! how many more damn lights are you gonna stick on the front end of your truck? why dont you just start mounting them on the hood, that'll look cool... maybe some on the roof....

hahahahahah i had 8 on there before the bumper and i wanted to do the bumper swap... then i was like hey i can get two more and have 10... friends have suggested a safari rack to put more on but i already have 3 aftermarket switches... i think im good now haha... u should see when i turn on all 10 in an unlit area... **** lights up

 

[02_ex_on_dubs]

you should get three hid kits, 6k maybe.....

 

[bigapple]

yea if i had about 800 bucks... ive thought about an HID kit before but i dont mind the silverstars that i have rite now since i have 10 haha... thats enough light for me

 

[02_ex_on_dubs]

yea if i had about 800 bucks... ive thought about an HID kit before but i dont mind the silverstars that i have rite now since i have 10 haha... thats enough light for me

thats true, even with my buddy's discount (he's a vendor) it would still be like $720 for three kits, maybe he could hook you up tho.... i bet your setup right now is bright as ****!!!

 

[bigapple]

haha def dude... i like to call the front end of my truck "the sun"... HIDs would look pretty sweet but i spent so much money on that damn bumper that i really need to start saving up

 

[trucku]

So when you turn them lights on does your truck stall...lol.

LOOKS GOOD!

 

[bigapple]

haha i would probably laugh if that happened.. im pushin the limits but its hangin in there