How to Install Chrome Truck Bumpers

Installing chrome truck bumpers on your old truck is one way to make your truck look like new. The shiny chrome truck bumpers have a mirror finish that sparkles and will make even the oldest trucks look rejuvenated. They resist rust and corrosion so they will also last a long time. Chrome truck bumpers mount right to the fender where the old bumper is located. All you need is some mystery oil or Maxifilm to help loosen up the stock hardware, and a socket wrench. Follow these steps to add this feature to your truck.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Socket wrench Maxifilm or mystery oil Long arm socket wrench and ratchet

1. Soak the mounting bolts on your old fender in mystery oil for at least three hours to help loosen them and break up rust. This will make removing them much easier.

2. Remove your chrome bumpers from the package and lay them on a bench. Locate the mounting holes on these new fenders, and remove the film around them so that you can place the mounting bolts in the holes. Leave the rest of the film on the bumpers.

3. Locate the mounting bolts on the old fender. Loosen them using a long-arm socket wrench with a ratchet head. Turn in a counterclockwise direction to loosen each bolt until it can be hand loosened. Do not remove the bolts.

4. Hold the fender with one arm and hand loosen and remove each of the mounting bolts until you can take the fender off. Set it aside.

5. Line up the new fender with the mounting hardware installed and hand tighten each one of the bolts until you cannot hand tighten them anymore. Then use your socket wrench on a ratchet head to completely tighten the fender.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a towel or other rag to hold and handle your chrome fender to avoid scratching or denting it while you install it. One slip of your wrench can put a nasty scratch or dent into your brand new fender.

Resources

• Source for buying a chrome truck bumper