Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

[CN Spots]

The lil woman and daughter #1 got rear-ended in my truck last week. They're ok but my bumper's seen better days. Fortunately, it didn't make it into the sheetmetal so I only need a bumper and brackets and about 30 minutes with a torch and a BFH to deal with the frame.

I noticed that FEY makes a replacement that looks like the original and is supposed to be stronger and several other places sell re-pops too, all in the $400-600 range which is fine, they're paying for it. What I don't want is one that the chrome is going to pop off of in a year and rust.

Anybody have any opinions on any specific brands?

Thanks

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[Gary H NC]

Re: Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

Being the insurance company is paying what about the OEM bumper from the dealer?
I put a new one on my Chevy a couple years ago.I noticed the backside was rusting pretty bad but the chrome on the outside was fine.
I coated the inside of the new bumper with 3M spray under coating.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

Being the insurance company is paying what about the OEM bumper from the dealer?
I put a new one on my Chevy a couple years ago.I noticed the backside was rusting pretty bad but the chrome on the outside was fine.
I coated the inside of the new bumper with 3M spray under coating.

Glad no one was hurt!

Spray bedliner works great too.

All the aftermarket ones have cheap chrome. I have a 2000 4runner and the rear bumper is notorious for rust...... I know I have to replace it but lately I have been too cheap. It will hold till spring and I will get an oem (and be sure to coat the inside)

 

[DJ]

Re: Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

They're paying? Go OEM and forget about it.

Cheap is cheap, you end up paying-twice.

 

[dolluper]

Re: Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

They're paying? Go OEM and forget about it.

Cheap is cheap, you end up paying-twice.

Cheap is cheap it's all a rental eh!!! so much a year like gambling eh

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

OEM chrome is hardly better than aftermarket chrome. Sorry to burst you guys' bubbles.
I would contact Keystone. They have several bumpers for most trucks, and they should have a warranty as good as OEM and maybe lifetime. But it won't cover labor. Good luck.

 

[DJ]

Re: Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

Cheap is cheap it's all a rental eh!!! so much a year like gambling eh

Huh? What?

 

[dolluper]

Re: Truck got bumped, need a new rear bumper...

What????? put a new one on for $4oo and someone fixes or destroys that next... day ....errr deductitable ???? ......again put the cost to replacement and put WHAT YOU WANT ON ifin you policy is that way ....mine is