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Well, some clown backed into my stock chrome bumper and put a small dent in it. I was going to try to take it off and pound it out myself (until I can get a nicer bumper :)).



Anyway, I glanced under the truck this morning and it looks like there is a few different ways the bumper can come off. What would be the preferred method? Any suggestions? I'm gonna tackle this tonight.
 
I replaced my rear bumper after I 'tapped' a transfer trailer at the local landfill. After releasing the backup and license lights, the bumper is very easy to remove. It's no big deal to remove the bumper to bracket bolts and the bracket to frame bolts to get everything off. It will go back on easilly. You will be amazed how light the stock bumper is... more cosmetic than protective. I went with a Kennesaw rear winch bumper for a LOT more protection.
 
Just disconnect the electrical connections and I 'think' you can just unbolt the bumper from the brackets, leaving the brackets attached to the frame. Even if you do remove everything, it's only an extra 10 minutes to separate the brackets from the frame. 30 minutes tops for complete disassembly using hand tools only. 20 minutes with air tools.
 
Yikes. So I took the bumper off and pounded out the dent. Now it looks just as bad. The dent is gone, but I couldn't work out all the little lumps. Since it's chrome, everything stands out.

Sooooo. I've done a search, but can't find what I want. I am going to look for a nice aftermarket rear bumper. Most of them seem REAL pricey. I don't need a whole lot out of it. I can use the stock trailer hitch because I don't tow that much. So a simple good looking bumper that doesn't have a hitch or something is what I am looking for. D-ring or shackles would be nice for style and function, but not necessary.
 
One fairly cheap option would be to smooth it out as best as you can with a grinder and/or sander. Then take it and have it Linex'd. The texture of the finish should cover up the small imperfections.
 
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