Ebay Mod Bumper

[Jeffola]

No, I had bought one for 550 and they canceled the order claiming that the batch located in Kentucky was defective purchasing one from Hong Kong. I may not be thrilled but ultimately it’s the product that I want on the front.

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[SGXIX]

How much was mod bumper if ordered from ford factory?

 

[bronco346]

No, I had bought one for 550 and they canceled the order claiming that the batch located in Kentucky was defective purchasing one from Hong Kong. I may not be thrilled but ultimately it’s the product that I want on the front.

Interesting, I still the bumper listed by them for $620 now

 

[Jeffola]

OK, bumper arrived, VERY well packed, in perfect condition. I took the plastic bumper and skid plate, removed the sensors and harness. A little disassembly and the harness is in. I lengthened the fog lights wires, and cut a hole in the inner steel support to bring the sensor /fog light harness through. I painted where I cut and just have to put the 2nd side back together. Tomorrow I will wake up, put it back together as the paint will be dry. Cut the tow loops off the intercooler brackets, and give them a shot of black paint. My neighbor and his teenage son will come over and hold it up as I slide the bolts in to fasten it to the frame horns. I will leave the factory nut bracket on the frame rail and use the factory bolts to put the new bumper on. So far so good. Enjoy some photos.

 

[Sandbergo]

@Jeffola did you end up getting the one for $550 or did you have to go another route. I have been tempted to get one of these but if I can’t find it relatively inexpensive then I’ll just go aftermarket.

 

[Jeffola]

This was $900. Wasn’t much choice in the matter.

 

[Jeffola]

All done. More tips....
Cut that hole. Drivers side inner support, large enough to pass the connector through. no need to lengthen the drivers side fog light wire with the hole. there's a square hole there, I opened that up. paint the bare metal. I cut the loops off, painted that too.

I want a better skid plate (spelled METAL) but for now I cut straight across and tucked the outer corners.

the harness running in the bumper will impede the radar sensor. drilled two small holes in the rubber should above and zip tied it up, everything works perfectly.. only one damaged part, right side plastic cover. I'll notify the seller for a replacement.

 

[TheShark]

All done. More tips....
Cut that hole. Drivers side inner support, large enough to pass the connector through. no need to lengthen the drivers side fog light wire with the hole. there's a square hole there, I opened that up. paint the bare metal. I cut the loops off, painted that too.

I want a better skid plate (spelled METAL) but for now I cut straight across and tucked the outer corners.

the harness running in the bumper will impede the radar sensor. drilled two small holes in the rubber should above and zip tied it up, everything works perfectly.. only one damaged part, right side plastic cover. I'll notify the seller for a replacement.

Looks good, similar to my experience but going from a capable bumper to a mod is a whole lot easier.

 

[TheShark]

This was $900. Wasn’t much choice in the matter.

I got my for $700, did a make an offer and the vendor accepted it.

 

[Jeffola]

Another update and a question.

I bought black oxide bolts to close the nutserts up, and used plastic washers. The heads of the bolts rusted in less than a day. It's Florida, it rains here. What kind of bolts would you need that are black and won't rust?

In other news I got my hands on a steel skid plate, the front one. Fits to the bumper like a glove. Photos when it stops raining. if it stops......

 

[Jeffola]

photo as promised

 

[Jeffola]

this one is better

 

[kingsingh14]

this one is better

so you haven't had any issues with rust? I wonder if the steel used is strong enough to mount a winch?

 

[Jeffola]

It’s only been a week but so far so good

 

[cr117]

Looks like there's still 3 available here for $800, anyone want to be a guinea pig? https://www.amazon.com/Bumper-compatible-Bronco-Off-road-D-ring/dp/B0BW3WQXBX/ref=sr_1_4

The one review on it isn't great...

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