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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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Default Fog Lights &/or New Grille &/or Bumper

So I have randomly decided that I really want new fog lights. Also my brother and I were driving down the road when he saw a SLT bumber and said I needed one, and you know what, I agreed. Finally I want a chrome grille just like the normal ST one but chrome, I need a little extra to go along with my new wheels. So what I need to know is how do you cut out the fake fog light hole on the ST bumber, will I need to cut a hole if I get the SLT bumper, and where can I get a chrome grille?

Can I just use this bumper or will I need to cut or drill anything?
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Or can I just use one of these or will I need both?
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Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Chrome Grill, I got one of these a week or so and it is great quality.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALL-C...ht_2387wt_1165

You can find the chrome part that goes on the bumper in your pictures on ebay for like $100 shipped and also you can get the bumper itself of ebay but I would assume you could use the one you currently have and remove the part where the fog lights are supposed to go that are closed off on your bumper.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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You can buy the bumper and fog lamps but if you want to activate them like a normal Dakota you will have to take it to the dealership and they will have to program your PCM to recognize them.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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thanks guys I will get the chrome insert and i can get a bumper for like $25 but I would run the fog light wires to a different switch so I wouldn't use them all the time. Would i still need to get the PCM programmed? Also what do you think about these instead of a complete new grille assembly, it's a lot cheaper. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-10-DODGE-DURANGO-DAKOTA-CHROME-GRILL-GRILLE-TRIM-/310229645732?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Part s_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2005|Model%3ADakota&hash =item483b20b9a4
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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do not buy that off ebay. read the feedback. it's just chrome door guard, you can buy that a lot cheaper yourself.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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do not buy that off ebay. read the feedback. it's just chrome door guard, you can buy that a lot cheaper yourself.
I agree! When I saw that on ebay i was like Really? that is the biggest rip off evah! Jkeaton found his chrome grill for $50 i unfortunately only saw the one for $88 i provided the link to you for but it was worth it. While that $29 ebay item you linked to is definitely not!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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oh wow I didnt even realize until you said that is crap and a closer look at the pics shows it only covers the front so it would be black unless you looked directly at it. Thanks guys
 
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