I've heard they are planning on making a bumper for the 97+ body style, if
you want a serious bumper. Be prepared to pay for it, though.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Johnny Z
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 1999 11:02 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Front Bumper on 97+ Daks
>
>
> I never realized what crap our bumpers are until this last week. I
> pulled up too close to our house and the license plate got caught on the
> planter out front. When I backed up, RRRRIIIPPP..I tore the plastic
> part of the front bumper away from four of the attachment screws that
> hold the plastic to the metal. In addition, I tweaked the bumper so
> that there was about a 1" gap between the top of the bumper and the
> front fender wells on both sides.
>
> I can see how the plastic can rip away from the metal portion of the
> bumper, but how the hell did I manage to mess up the bumper. I had
> hoped these bumpers were secured better than this.
>
> I am dissappointed with our bumpers. More metal, less plastic...that's
> my .02.
>
> Johnny A
> 97 Dak 4x4
>
>
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