Best "how too" video I've seen in a while. Straight to the dam point. Thank you brother!! Guess I'm off to replace my bumper now that I know how.... Peace and Love !!!
I needed this info. I love fixing and working on cars. I gotta change my front bumper and brackets. You saved me some money. Now I can do it myself. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
Thanks for the great vid. I just used this to replace my 2001 Yukon bumper. Only difference was my '01 center brackets are welded to the frame. I was able to straighten them using my 2' plumber's wrench.
Thank you so much super great details to the point and informative I’m also a mechanic but just bought a suburban that’s a project it’s my first time even working on a suburban so you saved me plenty of time thanks again
Great Tutorial... Much appreciated 👍😎 I'm getting ready to change my bumper on my Yukon. This video is good in helping me to know exactly what tool's are needed. Your step by step instructions are a big help...
I getting my parents Suburban it's all tore up so I'm going to do a build soon so im look up all the possibles I can do to it to make it run meaner and louder and brings the black shine to everyone
Great Video, we’ll done, I have a 2004 suburban that I am trying to sell and want to paint the bumper to make it look better as the paint is rusted and it looks crummy, I’m going to use herculiner on it, thanks for a great video!
The center looks even.ill check buts its off for some reason.i have asked a mechanic do you have to heat the the top bumper off in order to make it expand. He told me no you shouldn't have to but it was like 32° early this morning it was sitting in my truck all night.
Thomas Macias : Just leave the headlights and remove the grill. The grill on your 2003 Silverado is even easier to remove. You will have much better access to the top bumper bolts with the grill removed. Thanks for watching and for the question.
Keeping the outer bracket bolts loose worked fine for me (in the video) but if you still have a sag, you could loosen all bolts and re-tighten while jack pressured.
@@ScubaMoto Thank you for the quick response! My entire bumper is sitting way too low. Maybe I need to loosen all of them a bit then put pressure with the jack?
Sometimes, the impact that bends the bumper, bends more than just the bumper. Some careful jack work can often fix things enough to look good. Good luck with it.
Great video. I got hit in parking lot and broke 2 clips on bumper upper plastic molding on driver side corner. Can that be replaced without taking off bumper?
Doug Neugebauer: Yes. The corner tabs break off all the time. Once you've got the old one off there's a hard way and a really hard way to put the new one on. But if it was my truck, and the trim didn't look too bad, I would re-attach the corner. They're doing amazing things these days with double sided industrial adhesive tapes. Search "Automotive moulding adhesive" and you'll find plenty of examples of super tapes used by body shops to re-attach plastic mouldings just like this. Just make sure both surfaces are super clean (I use acetone for that) and make sure it's where you want it because once it's on, it's on for good. If you decide to cut off the old one and buy a new one, let me know. Like I said, it can be difficult or near impossible depending on how you do it. They make them with the corner accordion tabs poorly located. I have a method buried somewhere here in the comment section that works well to get all the tabs inserted without breaking anything.
9:31 There is a piece of plastic trim that attaches to the inner fender liner and goes across under the parking lamp lense. Might you know the name of that part? Thanks much!
JRobert111111: I'm not sure what part you're looking at. If it's not the lower front bumper valance with the fog lights then could it be the A-Arm dust shield or the Engine Splash Shield?
@@ScubaMoto Thanks for your quick reply! At 9:32 in your video, it is the plastic piece along the bottom of the front of the fender and wrapping around towards the front and your new bumper filler attached to the new bumper. I can see it in your picture in the middle and left of the red lines. It was still attached to the car with the bumper off. Also, at 6:10, you mention a "slim jim" tool, but I can't find anything even resembling this. Do you know where I might find this tool? Sorry for all the questions. I just put down a deposit today on a 2006 Tahoe LT with 106k miles in remarkably great condition optioned how I want (suspension, interior color, rear gear ratio, etc.), except that it's white. But I can't be too choosy with buying such an older vehicle. I looked at slightly newer ones, but don't like the extra technology such as cylinder displacement (lots of oil burners out there I've read), and through 06 it has "real" 4 wheel drive, not the automated stuff that came after. It is a one owner with a nearly clean CarFax (verifies the miles) that was an older gentleman, and there is minor damage to the front of the right fender, the bumper cover/filler and the lower valance, and the fog lights are destroyed from years of being ignored. The dealer put on a new chrome bumper, but with the corner brackets being bent, nothing lines up and the filler panel and lower valance are damaged. I found a kit on eBay with the lower valance, fog lights, chrome bumper, filler cover/panel, new grill (don't need it), and new headlight/parking light assemblies, and all new brackets for $650. I think I'm going to purchase it, but this piece I see on your vehicle is broken on my soon-to-be vehicle. There's no other damage, and I examined the crap out of the whole car with it on the service department's lift, and there is nothing bent as far as the frame horns, etc. It drives really nice other than the Goodyear Wrangler tires (with some cupping) that are rather noisy, so I'm also going to get a new set of Toyo highway tires through my cousin at Schwab's, and he'll also align it and also check it over really good. I'm overwhelmed, high anxiety, but excited at the same time. I think I'll really enjoy it once it's fixed up. Here it is if the link goes through. cars.ksl.com/listing/7810348
JRobert111111: Yes, that's the lower front valance with fog light cutouts. There are links in the video description for several types. The slim Jim tool comes from the HF "Windshield/Door Trim Tool Set". They still sell it. I hope that helps.
@@ScubaMoto Thanks again for your reply. The mystery piece I'm looking for isn't part of the valance, and I can see it in your video. I'll look further into it when I have the car. Thanks for telling me about the tool. That looks like the best one to avoid damaging all of the silly plastic clips and fasteners, so I'll pick one up. Thanks for your time and your video, I appreciate it!
Thanks. I'm glad it helped. You can do the bumper only if you can access you top bolts. I just found the grill to be easy enough to pull and it made access to the top bolts a lot easier. Good luck with the swap and thanks for sharing.
Fabian Medrano - I have listed all part links in the description. Some of those clips can be bought in pairs: amzn.to/3h5fLSR Check the links to see if the parts match which clips you are looking for. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Do you recommend a particular supplier for these bumpers which is about all I want to pay? I need to replace front bumper on 06 Tahoe and have seen these online for $200.
Calvin Bridges: That's unusual. One end shorter almost sounds like it's not centered but I'm sure it is. Are the holes in your new bumper that different than the old?
Andre Almozara Rosende: Hello and thanks for asking. We got vaccinated just as soon as they let us. Now, it's even easier for people to get the vaccine. It may not be perfect, but I hope more people get it as soon as they can. Best wishes to you.
The video shows the removal at 6:30 . You might be able to squeeze the tabs with the bumper still on the vehicle but getting it back on would be a bit tricky. I suggest simply removing the bumper to separate everything. You will likely get a cleaner result for your paint work that way.
The grille removal is so easy, I didn't think twice about the improved access I would have with it out of the way. Those top bolts are much easier to access if you do, but I suppose it's a personal preference
Those top bolts are much easier to access if you do, but I suppose it's a personal preference. The grille removal is so easy, I didn't think twice about the improved access I would have with it out of the way. Thanks for the question.
Andrew Johnson: if all goes well and the new bumper aligns (and you don't have to film the process), it should be about 30-minutes to an hour. If something breaks or rusted bolts or bent brackets; then a while longer.
Those tabs can be tricky but don't toss the new trim yet.They're doing amazing things these days with double sided industrial adhesive tapes. Search "Automotive moulding adhesive" and you'll find plenty of examples of super tapes used by body shops to re-attach plastic mouldings just like this. Just make sure both surfaces are super clean (I use acetone for that) and make sure it's where you want it because once it's on, it's on for good.
Best "how too" video I've seen in a while. Straight to the dam point. Thank you brother!! Guess I'm off to replace my bumper now that I know how.... Peace and Love !!!
Brandon Denton: I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
I used this video like 6x while replacing the bumper on my 03 burban. Thank u very much good sir!
LZETA28 pep: I'm Glad the video helped. Thanks for the comment and for sharing.👍
Thanks on the bumper sag tip. I replaced my bumper a few years ago and its been driving me nuts! 🤜👍
Glad to hear my video helped and congrats on a good repair.
Excellent. Thank you for revealing the mysteries of the top bolts under the grille.
Roar Lien: I'm glad the video helped out. Thanks for watching and for the great comment.
ScubaMoto Man I swear I was underneath the truck for an hour looking for those stupid bolts trying to figure out which one was going which way
best and most thorough explanation on youtube for removing the front bumper, great job
Robert Hazen: Thank you for watching and for such a great compliment.
Will a 01 suburban front end clip fit a 01 silverado ?
I needed this info. I love fixing and working on cars. I gotta change my front bumper and brackets. You saved me some money. Now I can do it myself. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
bigbopete: Thanks for the compliment. I'm glad it helped you do it yourself.. Please do share it with others that it might help.
Mine had sagging on both sides due to a small fender bender, thanks to your video there was no need to replace!
Much better without the sag. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
You just saved me $800 and so much time trying to do it the wrong way.
Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and for the great comment.
Same here
Thanks for the great vid. I just used this to replace my 2001 Yukon bumper. Only difference was my '01 center brackets are welded to the frame. I was able to straighten them using my 2' plumber's wrench.
Dan H. Great job with the plumber's wrench! I'm glad it went well. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Thank you so much super great details to the point and informative I’m also a mechanic but just bought a suburban that’s a project it’s my first time even working on a suburban so you saved me plenty of time thanks again
Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks a bunch. And great parts list in the description. Got my bumper and books on order as we speak :)
Samuel Adams: I'm glad you liked my video. Enjoy the fix. Thanks for the comment and for sharing.
Great Tutorial...
Much appreciated 👍😎
I'm getting ready to change my bumper on my Yukon. This video is good in helping me to know exactly what tool's are needed.
Your step by step instructions are a big help...
Golden Eagle: I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
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@@ScubaMoto will a 01 suburban front end clip fit a 01 silverado ?
@@miketin745 Yes, I believe it will.
I getting my parents Suburban it's all tore up so I'm going to do a build soon so im look up all the possibles I can do to it to make it run meaner and louder and brings the black shine to everyone
crazyman_is_the_best 1 oh cool what year I’m getting their old 2006 with 4wd
Thanks for the video... Great job, I'll be replacing my front bumper in the next couple of days. This video is big help! Keep up the excellent work!
youre the man, i knew the gap on my bumper wasnt normal, thanks for the video
BoogazRetroGaming: Congratulations on fixing the bumper gap. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Yes! I've got The Gap as well, glad to see it's likely a simple fix and not something damaged by the previous owner. Gonna check it out next weekend!
It helped me a lot with my 02 Silverado thanks man
So glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
05 tahoe - I saw this video and took my bumper off in about 10 minutes thank you 🙏
Glad it helped. Congrats on a good fix.
Yep... Great job man, you got me looking like a hero out here while saving money lol
Areeyecue A: I'm glad to help. Congratulations on a job well done. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Quick and to the point . Thanks . Hate those super talkative guys
Trill Customs: Thanks for noticing. I hope your install went well. Thanks for watching and for sharing.
Great tutorial! I'd just have to get my mind in action to do it
Nobody can do it better than you! Enjoy the replacement.
@@ScubaMoto i agree and disagree at the same time!! Lollol absolutely appreciate your encouragement tho!
Good tutorial. Straight to the chase. Thumbs up
Thanks for watching and for the compliment.
Doing mine tomorrow. Thanks for the video.
Enjoy the replacement.
@@ScubaMoto Took it step by step. Some of the clips were a little tedious but overall a piece of cake.
SuperDansha: Congrats on a job well done!
Great Video, we’ll done, I have a 2004 suburban that I am trying to sell and want to paint the bumper to make it look better as the paint is rusted and it looks crummy, I’m going to use herculiner on it, thanks for a great video!
I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for sharing and good luck with it
Killer Tutorial. Thank You
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
The center looks even.ill check buts its off for some reason.i have asked a mechanic do you have to heat the the top bumper off in order to make it expand. He told me no you shouldn't have to but it was like 32° early this morning it was sitting in my truck all night.
Is it possible to remove the front bumper on 2003 Silverado without removing the lights and front grill
Thomas Macias : Just leave the headlights and remove the grill. The grill on your 2003 Silverado is even easier to remove. You will have much better access to the top bumper bolts with the grill removed. Thanks for watching and for the question.
WELL DONE 👍 THANK YOU
Thanks for watching and for the compliment. I hope yours went well.
Just about to start it, replace drivers fender as well. Next few days Ill get it done. Thank you, again video well done 👍
Excellent video!
Tim Coyle: I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching and for the compliment.
During reassembly, exactly which bolts do you need to keep loose while you use jack pressure? Thanks for the video!!
Keeping the outer bracket bolts loose worked fine for me (in the video) but if you still have a sag, you could loosen all bolts and re-tighten while jack pressured.
@@ScubaMoto Thank you for the quick response! My entire bumper is sitting way too low. Maybe I need to loosen all of them a bit then put pressure with the jack?
Sometimes, the impact that bends the bumper, bends more than just the bumper. Some careful jack work can often fix things enough to look good. Good luck with it.
@@ScubaMoto I'll try it in the next few days, thanks so much for chiming in! Much appreciated!
Great video. I got hit in parking lot and broke 2 clips on bumper upper plastic molding on driver side corner. Can that be replaced without taking off bumper?
Doug Neugebauer: Yes. The corner tabs break off all the time. Once you've got the old one off there's a hard way and a really hard way to put the new one on. But if it was my truck, and the trim didn't look too bad, I would re-attach the corner. They're doing amazing things these days with double sided industrial adhesive tapes. Search "Automotive moulding adhesive" and you'll find plenty of examples of super tapes used by body shops to re-attach plastic mouldings just like this. Just make sure both surfaces are super clean (I use acetone for that) and make sure it's where you want it because once it's on, it's on for good. If you decide to cut off the old one and buy a new one, let me know. Like I said, it can be difficult or near impossible depending on how you do it. They make them with the corner accordion tabs poorly located. I have a method buried somewhere here in the comment section that works well to get all the tabs inserted without breaking anything.
@@ScubaMoto Sounds good, That sounds like the way to go. It is just that first tab. Thanks
Very informative and clear, thanks! 👍🏼
9:31 There is a piece of plastic trim that attaches to the inner fender liner and goes across under the parking lamp lense. Might you know the name of that part? Thanks much!
JRobert111111: I'm not sure what part you're looking at. If it's not the lower front bumper valance with the fog lights then could it be the A-Arm dust shield or the Engine Splash Shield?
@@ScubaMoto Thanks for your quick reply! At 9:32 in your video, it is the plastic piece along the bottom of the front of the fender and wrapping around towards the front and your new bumper filler attached to the new bumper. I can see it in your picture in the middle and left of the red lines. It was still attached to the car with the bumper off. Also, at 6:10, you mention a "slim jim" tool, but I can't find anything even resembling this. Do you know where I might find this tool? Sorry for all the questions. I just put down a deposit today on a 2006 Tahoe LT with 106k miles in remarkably great condition optioned how I want (suspension, interior color, rear gear ratio, etc.), except that it's white. But I can't be too choosy with buying such an older vehicle. I looked at slightly newer ones, but don't like the extra technology such as cylinder displacement (lots of oil burners out there I've read), and through 06 it has "real" 4 wheel drive, not the automated stuff that came after. It is a one owner with a nearly clean CarFax (verifies the miles) that was an older gentleman, and there is minor damage to the front of the right fender, the bumper cover/filler and the lower valance, and the fog lights are destroyed from years of being ignored. The dealer put on a new chrome bumper, but with the corner brackets being bent, nothing lines up and the filler panel and lower valance are damaged. I found a kit on eBay with the lower valance, fog lights, chrome bumper, filler cover/panel, new grill (don't need it), and new headlight/parking light assemblies, and all new brackets for $650. I think I'm going to purchase it, but this piece I see on your vehicle is broken on my soon-to-be vehicle. There's no other damage, and I examined the crap out of the whole car with it on the service department's lift, and there is nothing bent as far as the frame horns, etc. It drives really nice other than the Goodyear Wrangler tires (with some cupping) that are rather noisy, so I'm also going to get a new set of Toyo highway tires through my cousin at Schwab's, and he'll also align it and also check it over really good. I'm overwhelmed, high anxiety, but excited at the same time. I think I'll really enjoy it once it's fixed up. Here it is if the link goes through. cars.ksl.com/listing/7810348
JRobert111111: Yes, that's the lower front valance with fog light cutouts. There are links in the video description for several types. The slim Jim tool comes from the HF "Windshield/Door Trim Tool Set". They still sell it. I hope that helps.
@@ScubaMoto Thanks again for your reply. The mystery piece I'm looking for isn't part of the valance, and I can see it in your video. I'll look further into it when I have the car. Thanks for telling me about the tool. That looks like the best one to avoid damaging all of the silly plastic clips and fasteners, so I'll pick one up. Thanks for your time and your video, I appreciate it!
Can the bumper be removed without also removing the grill and cowling assembly?
Great video BTW!
Thanks. I'm glad it helped. You can do the bumper only if you can access you top bolts. I just found the grill to be easy enough to pull and it made access to the top bolts a lot easier. Good luck with the swap and thanks for sharing.
Great tutorial! Thank you
Daniel Bonet: Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and for sharing.
Great video! Thank you.
Thanks for watching and for the comment.
So clean
Appreciate it 👍.
Same exact thing for the GMC yukon or 99 -02 Sierra.
Nice video but do u know where to get the clip n screws so to say, for the bottoms plastics bump order a new one but no parts
Fabian Medrano - I have listed all part links in the description. Some of those clips can be bought in pairs: amzn.to/3h5fLSR Check the links to see if the parts match which clips you are looking for. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Do you know if a 1999 front bumper would fit a 1997??🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
brandon smith: For Tahoe/Suburban it should be no problem. Just confirm that the body style is the same and you'll be fine.
Thank you for the video... 🙏😎
Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment 👍
Do you recommend a particular supplier for these bumpers which is about all I want to pay? I need to replace front bumper on 06 Tahoe and have seen
these online for $200.
Thanks for the question. This is a good source: amzn.to/2CnkMqx. If it helps, I've added links to several suppliers in the video description.
Very helpful 👌
Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks buddy!
No problem!
I have a 2007 Chevy Silverado. I place the Black cover on top of my bumper but the ends don't match one shorter than the other
Calvin Bridges: That's unusual. One end shorter almost sounds like it's not centered but I'm sure it is. Are the holes in your new bumper that different than the old?
good morning how are you ? Covid didn't affect you much? I hope you're okay. Best regards from Brazil
Andre Almozara Rosende: Hello and thanks for asking. We got vaccinated just as soon as they let us. Now, it's even easier for people to get the vaccine. It may not be perfect, but I hope more people get it as soon as they can. Best wishes to you.
@@ScubaMoto ok be safe bro!
How do I just take off the top plastic piece? I want to paint it
The video shows the removal at 6:30 . You might be able to squeeze the tabs with the bumper still on the vehicle but getting it back on would be a bit tricky. I suggest simply removing the bumper to separate everything. You will likely get a cleaner result for your paint work that way.
Good Job Brother... ;0) Great video!
Thanks, glad it helped.
Do I need to remove the grill to take the bumper off?
The grille removal is so easy, I didn't think twice about the improved access I would have with it out of the way. Those top bolts are much easier to access if you do, but I suppose it's a personal preference
@@ScubaMoto ok thank you 👍
Would a bumper and hood from a 2002 Chevy Tahoe fit on a 2002 Chevy suburban
James Pearson: That should work.
anyone know the bolt size for the mounting bolts?
I have to check thank
do you have to take the grill off to take bumper off
Those top bolts are much easier to access if you do, but I suppose it's a personal preference. The grille removal is so easy, I didn't think twice about the improved access I would have with it out of the way. Thanks for the question.
What was the total time to replace the bumper?
Andrew Johnson: if all goes well and the new bumper aligns (and you don't have to film the process), it should be about 30-minutes to an hour. If something breaks or rusted bolts or bent brackets; then a while longer.
Skipped the top trim peice.. I just broke 2 tabs and now the 100 dollar trim is trash.
Those tabs can be tricky but don't toss the new trim yet.They're doing amazing things these days with double sided industrial adhesive tapes. Search "Automotive moulding adhesive" and you'll find plenty of examples of super tapes used by body shops to re-attach plastic mouldings just like this. Just make sure both surfaces are super clean (I use acetone for that) and make sure it's where you want it because once it's on, it's on for good.
@@ScubaMoto good advice
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