Don't buy Mopar
 

I am not sure if this is the forum to air dirty laundry but if not, I am sorry for my venting. I purchased a Mopar off-road bumper because I liked the look but it has turned out to be a poor decision. I was in a small accident and tore one of the crush can covers. Now, I am being told by Mopar that I will have to replace the entire bumper to get one of the covers. That brings the total up to $950.00 for a $745.00 bumper. I would not be as upset if this was a beater but my jeep only has 1400 miles on it.

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i REALLy wouldn't worry about the crush cans

Does the similar Warn bumper have crush can covers? How about putting on AEV crush can covers? Call them both and see before spending that much on the Mopar bumper again. Good luck.

I hate to tell ya, but pretty much everything on your Jeep is made by Mopar (or at least by Chrysler, who owns Mopar).

My guess is that they would have told you the same thing had it been the factory bumper. But the previous poster is right... insurance should pay for it.

Make insurance just give you a check then go aftermarket...take a lemon and make lemonade!

Man I love my new Warn Winch. (oops! too much information):rotflmao1:

:rotflmao1: Lemons to lemonade is easy. Try turning a sheet of plywood into a winch! :eek2:

Good catch! The original price was $475, not $745. Unfortunately, insurance will not cover because it was not turned in. The crush can cover was torn off by another family member so the problem just gets more complicated.

I guess next time I know not to buy Mopar accessories!:rotflmao1:

All I know about Mopar is the locking gas cap I bought is a piece of crap. I can't even get the damn thing to lock half the time.

Shhhhhh!:bleh:

Now Clackey is showing off because he now has a winch :rotflmao1:

I feel your pain, I broke the retaining clips (holding the plastic crush can) on my Mopar bumper while off roading.

It's basically just hanging on now by one screw...went to the dealer to replace the crush can cover, and was told I need to purchase a new bumper ??? WTF.

Of course check with your carrier to be sure. I know in the past that replacement parts did not need to be insured as accessories (e.g. an aftermarket bumper replaces a stock bumper).

My insurance agent told me that aftermarket bumpers and wheels are automatically covered up to a certain price (I forgot what that is, but I wasn't over it). So, I guess it depends on your carrier.

wow I was about to buy the MOPAR offroad bumper... this thread makes me think twice.

Use the crush cans off the stock bumper. Cut them off and weld them on the steel bumper.

same here - seems really lame to me

JUST A THOUGHT!!!!

Alot of insurance deductables are anywhere from $500 to $1000 so if bumper cost is $475 .... :thinking:

Doesn't that make the insurance idea a mute point....not to mention If you make a claim they usually increase your premium to recoup the money they spent!!!!!!:yup:

once they have a part number for replacement cans, I'll order the Mopar bumper, til then stock I stay

What's that you say? Insurance companies have a license to print money?
Say it's not so.:naw:

Hmmm.... Should I think twice about the mopar bumper??? It was sooo cheap and looked nice!!! OHHH THE HUMANITY!!!


What's a poor kid to buy now??? :sigh:

purejeep stubby....rugged,looks clean and the factory fogs go right in there.

I think there's a full-width bumper rule here in mass...