Is this bumper as good as a factory bumper or a ''cheap'' knockoff one that will rust in a couple years? Will it fit my 2000 Silverado fleetside?
1552763
I dont know if its as good as factory. But then again if you want to spend over $500.00 for a factory one. Then buy factory. But as far as an aftermarket replacement. I was impressed and would recommend it. Just paint the back side like I did. With black paint to preserve its longevity.
1552764
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.
1552765
Well I've have mine installed since September everything fit and going through this winter it still looks like new.
1552766
I've had mine for about a year now the only thing that you might want to do is get oem license plate lights cause.the.ones that come with it get a brownish tint and doesn't shine anymore but over all this is a good bumper
1552767
fit good on my 03 silverado came with all new bolts an brackets an made it throw 1st pa winter still looks good
1552768
It fit my 2002 chevy Silverado 1500 2WD. Bumper looks good - I had a shop install it and it took a torch to get the old rusted one off. Im happy with it for the money. I paid them $40 for the install and I don't think they would do it again for that price
1552769
I bought one for my 2005, it fit perfect, appears to be as good as factory and my son and I installed in a couple hours.
1552770
It went on easy and seems to be made of quality material. It has been on the truck for 8 months and no problems and no rust so far. It fit my 2002 silverado fleetside. Everything lined up on the 2002. It took only twenty minutes to install, and was a one man job.
1116651
I have bought bumpers that were as you described, my purchase of this one proved better than that. I do not think it is a thick a gm replacement. but the cost is not anywhere close to the gm bumper.
2184058
I believe you need to the the OEM hitch. I have Uhaul hitch and rear bumper will not fit, so now I have a large paper weight. I was not able to return it. True fully it is just for cosmetic looks, since it will not provide much protection
755740
Yes this bumper exactly the same bumper that came on your 2000 dodge ram 1500. All dodge rams 1500, 2500 and 3500 trucks use this bumper from year 1994 to 2002. Frame brackets and mounting hardware are all the same as well. I bought one for my 2001 dodge ram 2500 and found there was no ddifference between my stock bumper that came new on my truck to this aftermarket one. Every bend, bolt hole, bracket mount and even weight was the same. I was really impressed with this bumper.
498062
I took the bumper to a paint shop and had it painted. Give the vin number to the paint shop to match the color. It fit fine. Some of the grill parts were different but if fit. Just used the bolts from the old one.
2106911
What year is yours? I had a 1997 with every single factory option + every single dealer installed option (bought it from the 1st owner) and they are exactly like the originals that came out of the factory location. When installing it helps immensely if you remove the black plastic shroud on the top of the front bumper.
1173195
Here is a link to the bumper. http://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Ridge-11503-24-Classic-Textured/dp/B003CLNV7S/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2
590776
Don't buy it from this comany, it's junk started rusting in the first 3 months it was on my truck and just got worse from there. They would do nothing about it. Had to buy another bumper from different company no problems since .
2033580
I'm not sure , but I would call your local Chevy dealer and ask him if the part # is the same for a 2500 & a 3500 if they are go for it , I have no complaints on this bumper . Good luck !!!
1115134
it will hold up fine if u want to stay looking pretty go with stainless, but this will do its job just fine might develop some rust over the years. I have mbrp on my other truck for like 7 years now and I live in maine
919623
The front skid plate doesn't connect to the bumper if I remember but it has been a year since I installed it but I do remember it was extremely heavy so be sure to have a friend help you. Good luck and by the way it looks great.
322206
It fit my 2004 SR5 double cab with the tow package. It's a bitch to get the plastic step piece off of the old bumper, you just need to take your time so it doesn't break.
1527266
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.
2231326
Don't remember and don't really care, TBH. It's on my shoppe (body shoppe) truck. The fit is OEM and the chrome is like or better than what a chrome shop would do! Better than what I could get local in Denver,CO price wise too.
902017
It fit well ,do'nt tighten anything up until all the bolts are started,nothings perfect you might need to use your draw bar for leaverage too.I flipped my bumperettes over ,they seemed to fit better,(did not bind against the top of the hitch), Make sure your bumper bolts are still loose with bumperettes in place then put in the frame bolts,(like I said you may have to use your draw bar to move the hitch to get the frame bolts started. Then tighten everything up and torque them. Good Luck
1863860
I researched this a little for you and it doesn't appear this will fit your truck. Try this one: Westin 32-0140 Ultimate Chrome Stainless Steel Grille Guard
1776936
It's a good bumper, if you plan on using the bull bar though I'd recommend spraying some paint into the drain holes in the bottom of the bars plates that sit on the bumper. I had some rust residue after the first couple rains.