How bad is the installation for a bumper mount for an '11 Silverado?
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Umm I'm not sure I never installed one on a 2011 but on my 94 I did it on was very simple but it didn't come with a gasket like all the rest so I had to do some measuring to get it level with the bumper
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Yes, they will mount up...Typically on all Silverado's between the years 2003-2006, most parts match up as far as door handles, bumpers, dashes etc... however some parts may vary between certain models like LT vs LS. As far as the wiring they should.. My paddle style mirrors were heated, power folding and adjusting with the turn signal and it was all plug and play.. From what I hear is that most silverados have the option as far as wiring goes however the parts were not installed from the dealer based on the model of Silverado you have... I hope I have answered your question.. If you have any more just post a comment and I will respond as soon as I can. Thanks.. Yes, they will mount up...Typically on all Silverado's between the years 2003-2006, most parts match up as far as door handles, bumpers, dashes etc... however some parts may vary between certain models like LT vs LS. As far as the wiring they should.. My paddle style mirrors were heated, power folding and adjusting with the turn signal and it was all plug and play.. From what I hear is that most silverados have the option as far as wiring goes however the parts were not installed from the dealer based on the model of Silverado you have... I hope I have answered your question.. If you have... » Read More Yes, they will mount up...Typically on all Silverado's between the years 2003-2006, most parts match up as far as door handles, bumpers, dashes etc... however some parts may vary between certain models like LT vs LS. As far as the wiring they should.. My paddle style mirrors were heated, power folding and adjusting with the turn signal and it was all plug and play.. From what I hear is that most silverados have the option as far as wiring goes however the parts were not installed from the dealer based on the model of Silverado you have... I hope I have answered your question.. If you have any more just post a comment and I will respond as soon as I can. Thanks.. « Show Less
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I didn't put it on personally, but the guy who installed it on my 2010 said the factory tow package on my truck required removing the support brackets from the replacement bumper and using the existing ones on the truck.
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I put my BODY ARMOR rear bumper on my TACOMA 2008 4x4 and it worked very well. It did take two people to make the installation easier, but one person can do it! I put an ARB front bumper and the combo looks great and NO ONE parks close to me.
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The metal is close to 1/4 inch thick. And yes there two mounts and they come with bolts, washers and nuts for mounting the bumper.
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That's the easiest installation. Just screw it to the bottom of the bumper. If it's to wide , cut it off with a hacksaw. If it's to tall, cut the rubber with the hacksaw.
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I installed this on my 07 silverado 4dr. For one you will probably have to install the box outside of the cab. This could be bad b/c it's out in the elements. Other then that be very careful when wiring it in. I only had about 1 inch of extra wire, so it was really close. wire everything down real lose encase you need to move or change/stretch things. Other then that I've had it for about 4 weeks now and it has been worst every penny.
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I put it on a 2002 Silverado and it went on easy would recommend a lift so you are not laying on the ground. It looks good and will outlast the truck and still look good.
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I have a 2011 version of your truck, standard suspension and I installed it in about an hour. No clearance issues at all. Hardest part was putting a notch in the drag link. A grinder is a wonderful thing. Hope this helps.
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I had the worst time installing them took me three days. I had to bend the mounts around to make them fit into my grille of my car. If I were you I wouldn't waste my time with them. The control box on mine melted to my console and now they don't work. Need better setup
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The right and left mounting brackets come with it. You have to rip the insides of the new bumper out and mount the new bumper shell on your truck.
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I didn't use the rack mounted to the hitch ball hole on the bumper as it was designed. It would probably cause a problem with the shell though. I mounted mine to a piece of receiver that I slid into the receiver and that way I could move it away from any obstacles. Its a great rack and like it because of the lock. Good luck!!
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I did not install the bumper myself, I had a friend at a body shop do it while they were working on my 2000 Durango. He said that taking all the rusted, useless screws out of the bumper facia was a real pain. The bumper went on slick after that. I think that the material used to make the replacemnet bumper I purchased was by far better quality than the original that came on mine in the first place.
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Im Sure the dealer is REQUIRED to have a front license plate mount for states that require a front license plate. In that case the bumper will fit in the same spot (using either your own screws or the ones in the kit)
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Very difficult on an 04. I got a quote of $300 to install them so I returned them. I was told you have to remove the front bumper to install them.
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I have this bar on my 2013 Silverado. After removing the tow hooks, I had to cut about 1/4 " wide by 1/2" deep slot in the bottom of the plastic bumper opening. It was easy to do, just used a box cutter. I made the cut so the installation looked perfect. I imagine you could go without the cut, but it pushed down on the bumper opening and looked like it was dented. Hope this helps you. BTW I LOVE this Guard!
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Depth is the biggest issue. I agree that using rails would be best, but I successfully mounted mine just using the front mounting tabs. I do have other things below it that give some extra support.