apc

Will post pics this Weekend. Just tagged a deer with new truck on Friday morning. Bumper will run $292.00 plus tax , if I need the plastic air dam $82.00 plus tax think I can save that piece..Didn't push the bumper int any of the coolers,condenser or radiator $1000.00 deductible. 114lb Field dressed doe. Already in the freezer.

roger.t

ouch that sucks.

apc

I promise pics will follow , Dented/bent/busted bumper off truck. Looks like condenser may be damaged. More money for repairs. Bumper removes fairly easy.

leonesm

Ouch. It might not hurt so much if it wasn't a new truck!

I've gotten extremely lucky. I've taken out two this year and don't even have a scratch on the truck from it. One I got with the front bumper and I had one run into the side of the truck on Friday night. I still am amazed how that didn't tear something up...

Think positively, now you have a reason to upgrade bumpers!

truckin-on

That sucks... Hopefully no sheet metal damage at least.

Any problems or tricks in removing the front bumper and/or grill? I'm going to swap my chrome bumper for a painted one shortly and was planning on doing it myself. Grill looks easy to remove, but wasn't so sure about the procedure for the bumper.

-truckin-on

apc

4 bolts/nuts each side hold the bumper on. 1 each side needs removed from the top with grille out of the way. 18mm nuts. The 2 on each side 18mm nuts that go thru the frame rail and look like they will remove bumper wont because the captive bolts(tied together with a sheet metal strap) wont slide out of the hole because of the radiator. Not a problem to take off and replace. but I have been a Mechanic/Millwright/Stationary Engineer/Electrician.

truckin-on

OK - thanks!

Any issues with the grill removal/replacement? Looks like it's very straightforward to pull as long as you're careful with the lower mounting tabs.

apc

I only removed the top screws and let it hinge forward and there was plenty of room to reach the nuts. I switched to a stubby 18mm wrench after loosening with a full size for leverage.

apc

Pictures of damaged bumper . Didn't take any with it still on truck. Condenser on order and will be installed by Wednesday I hope. Had damage to a portion that wasn't visible until bumper removed. Total damages will be about $750.00
in parts and labor and $70 Deer processing.

prattman

I surprised that's all the damage you had. Sorry about your new truck. Hope you get it fixed soon.

digbog

Sucks about the impact but at least you got some meat in the freezer out of the deal.

Navy7797

Hey have you figuared out how per pound that vension cost ? Looks like you might need a Ranch Hand bumper if the deer keep crossing your path . Good luck with the repair .

Apache1

Thirty pound piece of truck tire casing into the grill on the interstate.

Back ordered grill $450. Dentless fender repair $100. Don't forget to order the grill seal.

Fortunately missed everything else. Through the windshield would have been a different story . . .