Valance Panel Installation
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Valance Panel Installation
Took a quick look around and didn't find anything on this.
My truck is a 98 ranger, and I just got a new bumper for it. Nothing fancy, just a standard replacement. I bought a valance panel for it, but it is an absolute struggle to get on. I got a few of the tabs in place but cannot for the life of me get the others. Is there a trick to this that I just am not aware of? Should I mount the bumper first before I try putting the valance panel on?
Thank you all for your time and advice.
My truck is a 98 ranger, and I just got a new bumper for it. Nothing fancy, just a standard replacement. I bought a valance panel for it, but it is an absolute struggle to get on. I got a few of the tabs in place but cannot for the life of me get the others. Is there a trick to this that I just am not aware of? Should I mount the bumper first before I try putting the valance panel on?
Thank you all for your time and advice.
#3
I attempted to install a new panel on my 98-00 bumper before I swapped, and even with it on the truck, it's a giant PITA. The metal chewed up the tabs before I was able to get it on. I wound up having to screw in one side.
If worse comes to worse, I've seen people run without it. Not the best look in the world, but it's doable if absolutely necessary.
In all honesty, I'd recommend just getting a new bumper. the 01-03 is put together so much better. I can't vouch for the other bumpers, though.
If worse comes to worse, I've seen people run without it. Not the best look in the world, but it's doable if absolutely necessary.
In all honesty, I'd recommend just getting a new bumper. the 01-03 is put together so much better. I can't vouch for the other bumpers, though.
#4
I attempted to install a new panel on my 98-00 bumper before I swapped, and even with it on the truck, it's a giant PITA. The metal chewed up the tabs before I was able to get it on. I wound up having to screw in one side.
If worse comes to worse, I've seen people run without it. Not the best look in the world, but it's doable if absolutely necessary.
In all honesty, I'd recommend just getting a new bumper. the 01-03 is put together so much better. I can't vouch for the other bumpers, though.
If worse comes to worse, I've seen people run without it. Not the best look in the world, but it's doable if absolutely necessary.
In all honesty, I'd recommend just getting a new bumper. the 01-03 is put together so much better. I can't vouch for the other bumpers, though.
But I already ordered the parts I have, and it would cost me a lot of money to return what I have, plus even more to buy a newer model bumper + fog lamps and everything else. Still, I appreciate your input and your time.
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