And this happened recently

[JCODOHERTY]

Yukon was parked here in Los Angeles. Brand new Audi that plowed into it was written off. I got the drivers insurance to cut me a check for $3k. Any thoughts on what I should do? I would like to get a lower cheater panel and seam it in myself. For a bumper, is there an OE used take off upgrade? Will the Esky rear bumper fit?

 

[JCODOHERTY]

By the way, the real body damage caused by the bumper is hidden under the bumper cover. Is the bumper able to be salvaged?

 

[Doubeleive]

buy a bumper and padding kit they run about $250 online, the lower panel can be fixed and repainted by a shop probably about $800
pocket 1900.00

 

[iamdub]

By the way, the real body damage caused by the bumper is hidden under the bumper cover. Is the bumper able to be salvaged?

Umm... if it's a zombie hunter Yukon, then it needs a fabricated steel bumper, like so:

If you can weld, you can get a DIY kit for $530.

 

[JCODOHERTY]

Umm... if it's a zombie hunter Yukon, then it needs a fabricated steel bumper, like so:

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If you can weld, you can get a DIY kit for $530.

Cool. I can barely weld at all, but have experience. I have access to a good tig machine.

 

[JCODOHERTY]

buy a bumper and padding kit they run about $250 online, the lower panel can be fixed and repainted by a shop probably about $800
pocket 1900.00

Agreed.

 

[PatDTN]

If the bumper shocks were compressed you should get new ones.

 

[JCODOHERTY]

If the bumper shocks were compressed you should get new ones.

I assume they were just from the force of the hit. I’m going to pull the bumper to inspect.

 

[PatDTN]

I'm pretty sure they're one time use. Most insurance companies automatically pay for them after a front or rear collision.

 

[JCODOHERTY]

I'm pretty sure they're one time use. Most insurance companies automatically pay for them after a front or rear collision.

Understood. Thank you.

 

[Rocket Man]

If the bumper shocks were compressed you should get new ones.

There’s no shocks on our bumpers, they’re bolted directly to the frame.

 

[PatDTN]

There’s no shocks on our bumpers, they’re bolted directly to the frame.

You know I realized after I posted that I didn't remember seeing any when I had my rear bumper cover off. Sorry for my confusion. It's one of the reasons manufacturers like to produce trucks and SUVs. Not the same rules.