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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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I have a 1995 4door, and I need to replace the front bumper, valance, and side bumpers. I need to know the best way to do this: should I just go to the parts store and order new ones, or try a salvage yard, or is there something else I should do that is better. Thank you in advance!
 
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Salvage yard wld be cheaper they might have a little bit of rust just grind it off...
 
Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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Don't know who moved it, but thank you and sorry for posting in the wrong section.
 
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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junk yard by far, however I have to say ( I learned this the hard way) be really careful when removing/installing the bumper ends the clip on the back is not that great lol
 
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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x3 j/y. yo will pay the same price for all three of those parts as one unpainted fender would run you shipped. BONUS: you can color match
 
Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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def. go to the junk yard. i noticed you are also in colorado here is the site i use to browse all the junkyards around me. http://www.car-part.com/
also boot hill truck in denver is great, a guy named tony up there makes great deals. i just bought a new tailgate off him with wheel carrier for $75 had no damage other then a samll rust spot that i just buffed out.

PM me if you need any help with local stuff.
 
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Around the Denver area, so thanks. And thank you all for the suggestions. I will decide here soon as to the way I decide to go.
 
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