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Hello from Big Red Clifford!
This will be a lengthy post.
The bumper arrived without any instructions, just 3 main pieces, and a bag filled with screws, washer bolts, and clips. I bought it on eBay, and fortunately, they had a video on how to install it. The video wasn't the easiest to follow, but after a few replays, everything made sense. I made a few mistakes along the way and had to screw and unscrew the pieces back and forth, which was tedious, but overall, the installation was straightforward. The bumper itself is made of solid steel, with no damage, scratches, or dents. It's also quite heavy. I also ordered fog lights from Amazon and a bull bar from eBay, and the placement was perfect without any issues. When it came time to install the bumper, the fitment was perfect with the three OEM screws on each side that come from the Bronco itself. I neatly tucked away my OEM wiring harness (although I had to screw and unscrew the bolts several times, which was annoying for correct placement), but once everything was set and done, it was a simple swap. I cut off the OEM hooks and sprayed them to avoid rusting. I ensured that the gap between the bumper and the grille was even and symmetrical to both sides' fenders. Overall, if I had to do it again, it would be much easier and well worth it for the price. I'm happy with it. I also used anti-seize lubricant on all the screws to prevent rusting. I recommend this to anyone searching for a modular bumper and either having trouble finding one or not willing to spend $600+ on it. I hope this
helps! PS: This did not come with the sensors. My Bronco does not need them.
For fogs without an aux:
The (OEM) harness remained untouched and came from my plastic bumper fogs. I purchased adapters that connected to the OEM harness, and then I soldered (the adapter, not the OEM harness) to the aftermarket fog lights, which originally had a female end that I cut off. The aftermarket fog lights were wired for an auxiliary switch originally, which the Bronco did not have. So, after some splicing and soldering, the fog lights now work with the fog button located on the bottom left of the steering wheel. Red/black wire. Pretty easy. Just have to be patient and organized.
LIST OF ITEMS:
Bumper: https://www.ebay.com/itm/285549347204 it's the "knockoff" modular bumper. Many hate on it but I am very pleased with it. Heavy and solid. Fitment was perfect to OEM bolts and wasn't hard to put it together. Keep in mind this one does not have a sensor. My Bronco never had any. Fun fact: I reached out to them for shits and giggles and said I was upset with the installation as it was tedious and some parts didn't align well together (not really true). The seller negotiated with me and we agreed on a $100 refund Imao. I sold my plastic bumper and skid plate for $175. I pretty much got a free swap out of it. &
Fogs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMH9DBVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
Fog Adapaters (If you don't have Aux Swithces): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JW5PVZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Metal Skid Plate: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C36VSCT3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This will be a lengthy post.
The bumper arrived without any instructions, just 3 main pieces, and a bag filled with screws, washer bolts, and clips. I bought it on eBay, and fortunately, they had a video on how to install it. The video wasn't the easiest to follow, but after a few replays, everything made sense. I made a few mistakes along the way and had to screw and unscrew the pieces back and forth, which was tedious, but overall, the installation was straightforward. The bumper itself is made of solid steel, with no damage, scratches, or dents. It's also quite heavy. I also ordered fog lights from Amazon and a bull bar from eBay, and the placement was perfect without any issues. When it came time to install the bumper, the fitment was perfect with the three OEM screws on each side that come from the Bronco itself. I neatly tucked away my OEM wiring harness (although I had to screw and unscrew the bolts several times, which was annoying for correct placement), but once everything was set and done, it was a simple swap. I cut off the OEM hooks and sprayed them to avoid rusting. I ensured that the gap between the bumper and the grille was even and symmetrical to both sides' fenders. Overall, if I had to do it again, it would be much easier and well worth it for the price. I'm happy with it. I also used anti-seize lubricant on all the screws to prevent rusting. I recommend this to anyone searching for a modular bumper and either having trouble finding one or not willing to spend $600+ on it. I hope this
helps! PS: This did not come with the sensors. My Bronco does not need them.
For fogs without an aux:
The (OEM) harness remained untouched and came from my plastic bumper fogs. I purchased adapters that connected to the OEM harness, and then I soldered (the adapter, not the OEM harness) to the aftermarket fog lights, which originally had a female end that I cut off. The aftermarket fog lights were wired for an auxiliary switch originally, which the Bronco did not have. So, after some splicing and soldering, the fog lights now work with the fog button located on the bottom left of the steering wheel. Red/black wire. Pretty easy. Just have to be patient and organized.
LIST OF ITEMS:
Bumper: https://www.ebay.com/itm/285549347204 it's the "knockoff" modular bumper. Many hate on it but I am very pleased with it. Heavy and solid. Fitment was perfect to OEM bolts and wasn't hard to put it together. Keep in mind this one does not have a sensor. My Bronco never had any. Fun fact: I reached out to them for shits and giggles and said I was upset with the installation as it was tedious and some parts didn't align well together (not really true). The seller negotiated with me and we agreed on a $100 refund Imao. I sold my plastic bumper and skid plate for $175. I pretty much got a free swap out of it. &
Fogs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMH9DBVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1
Fog Adapaters (If you don't have Aux Swithces): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JW5PVZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Metal Skid Plate: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C36VSCT3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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