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how do you get the bumper off of a 97

Unbolt it...? Which bumper are you talking about? They both should just be able to be unbolted. You may have to remove the bumper cover depending on the trim level that you have (can't remember if this would impact a 97 though).

What have you tried?

i hve re moed the 2 on the top of the bumper and the 2 that brace it from the back and it still wont come off. am i missing any other bolts?