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New front bumper

07-24-2002, 04:27 PM

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Chris Smith

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New front bumper

Last night my front bumper on my '01 Sport met the trailer hitch of a chevy truck. My first quote was $1200, and that's just the bumper and all related pieces. I'm lucky nothing else was hurt. I think I'll take the check from insurance (about $700 after deductable) and buy an aftermarket bumper. I've about decided on Ranch Hand Bullnose, $659 locally installed. I like the looks of Road Armor bumpers, but can't justify the price, and it still doesn't get me a front receiver like the ranch hand. I like the looks of the bullnose, and it's in stock.

Does anyone have any other recommendations for a bumper that will fit the look of my Sport model? Is the price I'm getting for the Bullnose fair?

Probably won't get an insurance check until next week, but I want to take care of it quickly.

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