Rear Bumper cover...OEM vs aftermarket?

netminda · #1 10-21-2013, 04:54 AM

Hello-

The plastic cover on my rear bumper is looking quite hacked up on my 98 Ranger XLT Flareside, so I am looking to replace it. The have a OEM replacement for $100 and an aftermarket for $50 on eBay. Below are the links to the ads.

Has anyone replaced their rear bumper cover and had experiences with install/fitment? Is it worth the extra $50 to get OEM or will I not notice the difference?

Thanks, Rob

OEM replacement
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330917532505...84.m1423.l2649

Aftermarket
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350601456723...84.m1423.l2649

Church_87 · #2 10-21-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by netminda

Hello-

The plastic cover on my rear bumper is looking quite hacked up on my 98 Ranger XLT Flareside, so I am looking to replace it. The have a OEM replacement for $100 and an aftermarket for $50 on eBay. Below are the links to the ads.

Has anyone replaced their rear bumper cover and had experiences with install/fitment? Is it worth the extra $50 to get OEM or will I not notice the difference?

Thanks, Rob

OEM replacement
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330917532505...84.m1423.l2649

Aftermarket
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350601456723...84.m1423.l2649

The afterarket one fit like shit. I work at richmond auto body we always have problems with the aftermarket amd usually end up returning them

netminda · #3 10-23-2013, 05:07 AM

Thanks for the response...exactly what I was looking for. I will go with the OEM replacement cover.

Rob

ranger024x4 · #4 10-23-2013, 05:43 AM

that oem one you listed is for a regular bed, not stepside.

netminda · #5 10-24-2013, 05:00 AM

The table in the eBay ad says it's for "styleside" and it looks to be correct from the picture. Isn't styleside and flareside the same thing?

Thx, Rob

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Originally Posted by ranger024x4

that oem one you listed is for a regular bed, not stepside.

ranger024x4 · #6 10-24-2013, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by netminda

The table in the eBay ad says it's for "styleside" and it looks to be correct from the picture. Isn't styleside and flareside the same thing?

Thx, Rob

nope.

styleside is the regular bed

flareside/stepside is what you have.

netminda · #7 10-24-2013, 05:21 AM

Cool...thanks for letting me know and saving me a big headache.

Rob

Church_87 · #8 10-25-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by netminda

Cool...thanks for letting me know and saving me a big headache.

Rob

How did it turn out

netminda · #9 11-11-2013, 11:14 AM

I replaced with the OEM replacement bumper step cover in the factory platinum color and it looks fantastic. Huge difference when looking at the truck from the rear.

I do have to stay it was a bit difficult getting the small clips to pop in. I ended up just taking off the tailgate and using my heel to get them to lock in.

Thx, Rob