> Man Kyle, that estimate seems high. I had a friend ding my bumper about a
> year ago and offered to buy me a new one if I bought it and installed it.
> So, I bought a brand new one from the dealer. Brand new rear bumper
> (black), with all brackets and bolts, and new pads for the top was only
> $260. I installed it in about 20 minutes or so. I also had a draw-tite
> class-III hitch installed over at U-haul about a year ago. Hitch, tax,
> labor to install.....$119. They must be charging the insurance company a
> lot for the frame straightening unless there was other damage you didn't
> mention. But, it's not coming out of your pocket though. Just wanted you
> to know that a new factory rear bumper (at least for my 95), is sold from
> the dealer, as a kit, with everything included.
Well when I put my Hidden Hitch on, it was only $89 and they are allowing
for a $200 for a hitch. The new bumper cost $420, but they are using a
Remanufactured one(not happy with it, but they refuse to buy a 'new' one)
which costs $225. They claim the bumper, pads, and brackets all come
seperately, so who knows. Maybe it will come all together with the rear
bumper or it may not. No other damage, just the hitch, bumper, and the frame
straightening. I will letcha know next week how things turn out and what the
total bill and total parts are. Interesting though!
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 v6
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