Car back from the bodyshop. Befor and after pix inside

[gzkrutoy]

So, as posted earlier this month, I was rearended on 7/2. My bumper was damaged on the left side and my tailgate got a little bruised up. Here are the before pix again:

With the money I got from my insurance company I replaced my rusty left and right bumper ends, center bumper piece, plustic piece that covers the bumper, fixed the tailgate, stripped and painted the trailor hitch, painted the license plate holder piece black to match the hitch, got the truck debadged and detailed... and still had a bit left over.

Here are the after pix:

Notice the crappy fitment between the left bumper end and the center piece, stupid aftermarket parts...

I think it came out pretty good overall. I initially wanted to take off the rusty trailor hitch, but it only weighed around 40lbs and looked teriible without it with the spare tire exposed. I also like how it protects the rear bumper from being damaged if bumped. So, I asked the bodyshop to strip it of all the rust and pant it the same black as the license plate holder. What do you all think?

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Looks nice and new.

How much did it cost for the plastic step piece on the top of the bumper. I'd like to replace mine since age is catching up with it.

 

[Fo_SheeZy]

Looks like they did a pretty good job.

 

[Dbiz]

Ya that black tow hitch looks wayyyyyyyyy better. Makes me want to do that to mine. Whole thing looks like new though.

 

[Clemsonfan15]

It looks pretty good. I'm not sure if I like it debadged though.

 

[gzkrutoy]

about the plastic piece on the bumper Ron

I am not sure on the cost of individual parts...They are all aftermarket and I am sure not much $$$. I would guess that plustic piece is around $40.