Getting the pig ready for winter, I got needs (1 Viewer)

[PDoyle]

I having the front and rear bumpers repainted. Its been a while.
Got the trailer hitch, rear bumper and sides off. I need to put some metal in place of the bondo I used patching the pass. side behind the rear mudflap.
I had the bumpers dustless blasted where I could blast rust off for $250.
I see a need for a new resonator. Was wondering where the spitting sound was coming from in the exhaust system.
I need new plastic sides for the front bumper. Is there any such part anymore? Or do I start sanding those now?
Where is Onur? Help.

 

[PDoyle]

Anybody?

 

[inkpot]

Dispose of the resonator. Hardly notice the sound difference.

 

[Red Merle]

Onur is on vacation until next week.

You could just paint the bumper ends, that's what I did and they turned out fine. I had trouble getting mine off as the hardware was rusty and it just spun in the plastic end caps. I just decided that I really didn't care that much and just painted the whole bumper with them in place.

 

[cavboy78]

Dispose of the resonator. Hardly notice the sound difference.

only difference I found when getting rid of the resonator was a more pronounced whistle...no biggie...

 

[excessive]

the exhaust is one area where aftermarket makes sense, like bosal. i bet the OEM rear section with resonator is like $2000 and the aftermarket one is probably around $50.

 

[PDoyle]

Pretty much everything on the exhaust is oem. I replaced the y pipe a couple years ago. I find the non oem parts to be more of a PITA and they need to be replaced more often. I've had this truck a long time and plan to keep it for a while longer.

 

[Broski]

I having the front and rear bumpers repainted. Its been a while.
Got the trailer hitch, rear bumper and sides off. I need to put some metal in place of the bondo I used patching the pass. side behind the rear mudflap.
I had the bumpers dustless blasted where I could blast rust off for $250.
I see a need for a new resonator. Was wondering where the spitting sound was coming from in the exhaust system.
I need new plastic sides for the front bumper. Is there any such part anymore? Or do I start sanding those now?
Where is Onur? Help.

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I just cut my Resonator off just out side the frame. Looks way cleaner did not sound any louder. just had to add a hanger on the in side of the feame

 

[NLScooby]

Onur is on vacation until next week.

You could just paint the bumper ends, that's what I did and they turned out fine. I had trouble getting mine off as the hardware was rusty and it just spun in the plastic end caps. I just decided that I really didn't care that much and just painted the whole bumper with them in place.

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Merle,
What color and type of paint did you use? It looks great!

 

[Red Merle]

Merle,
What color and type of paint did you use? It looks great!

Thanks!

It was just Rustoleum Satin Black. I used it on the steel part of the rear bumper too, and I think it looks good enough. They were both kinda rusty and the front had a billion rock chips in it from gravel roads. I did take them down to bare metal with a stripping pad(might be my new favorite tool) on one of my angle grinders. Then I hit them with the Rustoleum Rust Reformer(not sure if that stuff works, but why not use it?) and then with Rusty Metal Primer and then with the top coat. I did take the front off though, which made things easier. I couldn't get the back apart because the hitch is rusted into place, so I did the best I could to get it cleaned up. I think it will last a few years and maybe longer.

I also had to get creative with the front bumper chrome piece as all of the clips broke when I pulled it off. I ended up taking the clips and drilling holes in them and using a counter sink to make it so that tapered head stainless steel screws would sit flush so I could slide the clips back in. All I had to do then was line up the holes and put a nut on each one. Worked better than the clips and only cost a couple bucks.

Here is a shot of the rear.

 

[PDoyle]

So Is there a new set of plastic bumper pieces available?

 

[Red Merle]

So Is there a new set of plastic bumper pieces available?

You could ask arcteryx. He probably has a nice set of used ones.

 

[PDoyle]

Thanks!

It was just Rustoleum Satin Black. I used it on the steel part of the rear bumper too, and I think it looks good enough. They were both kinda rusty and the front had a billion rock chips in it from gravel roads. I did take them down to bare metal with a stripping pad(might be my new favorite tool) on one of my angle grinders. Then I hit them with the Rustoleum Rust Reformer(not sure if that stuff works, but why not use it?) and then with Rusty Metal Primer and then with the top coat. I did take the front off though, which made things easier. I couldn't get the back apart because the hitch is rusted into place, so I did the best I could to get it cleaned up. I think it will last a few years and maybe longer.

I also had to get creative with the front bumper chrome piece as all of the clips broke when I pulled it off. I ended up taking the clips and drilling holes in them and using a counter sink to make it so that tapered head stainless steel screws would sit flush so I could slide the clips back in. All I had to do then was line up the holes and put a nut on each one. Worked better than the clips and only cost a couple bucks.

Here is a shot of the rear.

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I've been sanding and repainting my rear bumper and hitch every 4 months or so.
It just doesn't keep for long. I'm thinking I can get a few years doing it this way...again.

 

[PDoyle]

You could ask arcteryx. He probably has a nice set of used ones.

I got used ones. he he.
I need to get the spider webbing in the paint to go away.
I think I'll use some kind of liquid paint remover for plastic.

 

[PDoyle]

I just cut my Resonator off just out side the frame. Looks way cleaner did not sound any louder. just had to add a hanger on the in side of the feame

Any new exhaust fumes?

 

[Red Merle]

I got used ones. he he.
I need to get the spider webbing in the paint to go away.
I think I'll use some kind of liquid paint remover for plastic.

I would just sand them with 150 grit on a random orbit sander and then repaint the whole thing. If you want the stock paint color, I am sure you can get the code and have a can made up at a auto body supply store.

 

[PDoyle]

I would just sand them with 150 grit on a random orbit sander and then repaint the whole thing. If you want the stock paint color, I am sure you can get the code and have a can made up at a auto body supply store.

The truck is sitting at a body shop right now. I'm going to sand them myself so
Excellent advice. I'll see what these guys give to use. I hope it's a power tool