i was recently involved in an accident the only damage was to the bumper and some of the fiberglass on the front panel. i am wondering if will i be able to remove my bumper still if the brackets are bent? what size wrench do i use? how much are new bumpers? can i buy a new front panel? has anyone done a front end mod like this before? help! i know nothing.

 

It is rather apparent you know nothing.

Yes, you can always remove stuff from a jeep. What size wrench? Seriously? Just go pull it off. Do you not own any tools?

You can buy replacement header panels and fenders from eBay, but they don't have the best fitment or quality as an OEM product. Check junkyards and Craigslist to find deals on used parts.

 

#1. Go buy some tools wrench's, socket sets, screwdrivers like one from sears Craftsman for about $100 with a tool box included.

#2. Buy a FSM and start removing the damaged parts.

 

You don't need an fsm to figure out how to remove the bumper and the fenders. If you do you probably should just take it to a shop.

 

Being what he knows a FSM will show him a lot, in fact 100% more than he now does.

 

so is this easy to do? cant i just go to pick a part and just get a bumper? or do i need a professional? i WILL go buy my own tool kit. i need one. sorry for all questions. I'm young no brothers uncles or a dad to show me **** so i will be asking a lot of stupid questions how much can i expect to spend?

 

it shouldn't be too hard to take off. I think six bolts or something just look it up and use common sense, shouldn't be hard.

 

No professional needed, you should be able to do it OK unless it has frame damage from the accident.


The FSM I was referring to is an online version about $7-8 in pdf format go to pacific coast manuals and find the exact one for your XJ yr. This will give you a breakdown of all the parts on your Jeep and how to repair/replace them from body parts to electrical.


Next tools one thing to think about when buying is to consider them a lifetime investment, because they are. Craftsman tools have been around a long time and good quality with a lower price with lifetime warranty. I bought my first tools from Sears "Craftsman Tools" when I was 11 yrs. old and still have them.


You will need std. and metric sockets, wrench's, etc. as the XJ's have both on them.