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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 06:23 PM
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Default front bumper bottom valence -recommendation?

The larger gray colored fascia. I need a new one. Anyone have experience with the aftermarket? Is factory the only good way to go? Probably need the top trim piece too.

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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 07:12 PM
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The larger gray colored fascia. I need a new one. Anyone have experience with the aftermarket? Is factory the only good way to go? Probably need the top trim piece too.

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What is wrong with them?
 
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It was aftermarket, without enough clips from the beginning... and I just lost another. The top one has some gouges in it. Figure just put new plastic on it, but don't want stuff that doesn't fit right.
 
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Originally Posted by fj5gtx
It was aftermarket, without enough clips from the beginning... and I just lost another. The top one has some gouges in it. Figure just put new plastic on it, but don't want stuff that doesn't fit right.
Plasti-dip the top one I could check with my manufactures and see if they offer a lower one.
 
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Look on craigs list for trucks being parted out or try lmc truck
 
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Look on craigs list for trucks being parted out or try lmc truck
Also, Facebook Marketplace.
 
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Was looking for a good manufacturer, other than paying the extreme price for mopar ones. I think I can source the pair for $80 new, I'll see how many clips they have on the lower one.
 
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Was looking for a good manufacturer, other than paying the extreme price for mopar ones. I think I can source the pair for $80 new, I'll see how many clips they have on the lower one.
How many clips do you need? I have two manufactures that need the clip count. You can get both for $65 or $76 with shipping
 
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Lower one looks like 13 from eBay pics. Mine (it came with the truck) didn't have that many.. What is also important on these, is that the clips are well connected to the cover.
 
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Lower one looks like 13 from eBay pics. Mine (it came with the truck) didn't have that many.. What is also important on these, is that the clips are well connected to the cover.
I'll talk to the manufacturers tomorrow
 
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