Capable bumper swap question

[MNBigfoot]

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Besides the main bumper, what are the other parts and are they all necessary to do the swap from the standard plastic bumper? Bronco has the standard package, so no worries about

sensors.

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[MNBigfoot]

Bump

 

[Sandbergo]

So since you don’t have sensors it should be easier, but I assume you have the tow hooks that are welded to the brackets under the bumper? If so you will either have to replace those brackets for the ones that don’t have the tow hooks or cut them off to allow the bumper to mount correctly. I just added the 4 wheel parts front skid plate in place of the plastic one for added protection and it was on sale for $50.

 

[MNBigfoot]

So since you don’t have sensors it should be easier, but I assume you have the tow hooks that are welded to the brackets under the bumper? If so you will either have to replace those brackets for the ones that don’t have the tow hooks or cut them off to allow the bumper to mount correctly. I just added the 4 wheel parts front skid plate in place of the plastic one for added protection and it was on sale for $50.

Thanks, I will be cutting off the hooks, and have skid plates coming. The thing is, I purchased a different take-off bumper, it didn't come with that middle piece, and although it did come with the smaller u-shaped brackets, I was told I shouldn't need them. And I'm not sure what's the deal with the larger 2 pieces.

 

[Sandbergo]

The larger pieces are bolted to the ends on the back side facing the wheels. Circled the area where the big pieces go. Should be pretty easy going, if you have the plastic skid and put it back on temporarily you will have to trim the top front edge. I would just wait and do the bumper and skids at the same time.

 

[MNBigfoot]

The larger pieces are bolted to the ends on the back side facing the wheels. Circled the area where the big pieces go. Should be pretty easy going, if you have the plastic skid and put it back on temporarily you will have to trim the top front edge. I would just wait and do the bumper and skids at the same time.

Perfect. Do I need the rectangular piece in the middle? I don't believe I got that piece.

 

[Sandbergo]

That piece you likely have already, I had it with my plastic bumper so I just left it on the vehicle. It’s a shroud that goes around the active shutters, can’t remember if they are on all broncos or not.

 

[GI_Jo_Nathan]

You don't "need" the outer filler pieces. I took mine off, I prefer it without them.

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