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Swapping plastic bumper for Capable Bumper?

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I can just about GUARANTEE that the link you sent is exactly the same one. At $600 buy it, break it down and have it all powder coated. There’s a reason it’s $600 shipped. I got my hands on a capable and added a KR off road double off road kit.

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Do you mind sending the link for the fog lights in the picture or any alternatives? When I google capable bumper fog lights nothing pops up, just ones for mod bumpers.
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Wondering if anyone did this and added a factory steel bash plate? I got a dealer cast-off capable bumper and steel bash plate off a Black Diamond and want to fit it to the 2024 BB.
 

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Wondering if anyone did this and added a factory steel bash plate? I got a dealer cast-off capable bumper and steel bash plate off a Black Diamond and want to fit it to the 2024 BB.
You just need to cut off the tow hooks or buy the intercooler mounts without the tow hooks. If you are set on keeping the tow hooks, our Bronco front skid works with them.
 

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I'm about to start upgrading the plastic bumper on my 2025 OBX to capable. I was able to source a bumper, but it does not have the parking sensor holes. I've ordered new retainer bezels. I'll have to drill some holes.

Anyone added parking sensors? I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks!
 

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Mr Bell were you able to complete your parking sensor swap?
 

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Mr Bell were you able to complete your parking sensor swap?
Yes, I did complete the project. Sourced a clean Capable Bumper from a local owner for $100. He was nice enough to include the metal bash plate and support brackets which were easy to install. Purchased 4 parking sensor bezels ($50) from my Ford dealer. They were not an exact match from my plastic bumper, but i did my best to align them as I was not sure how this would affect their performance.

Installation was challenging but not overly difficult. I was concerned the wiring harness from the plastic bumper was not going to be long enough but after some finagling I was able to make it fit. Drilling the holes with a cone-shaped bit worked great on both the plastic and metal surfaces. I used a dremel tool to notch out the sides for the bezels, I made it (almost) perfect.

Parking sensors work as designed.

About a 2 hour project and I'm pleased with the results. Looks so much better.

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Yes, I did complete the project. Sourced a clean Capable Bumper from a local owner for $100. He was nice enough to include the metal bash plate and support brackets which were easy to install. Purchased 4 parking sensor bezels ($50) from my Ford dealer. They were not an exact match from my plastic bumper, but i did my best to align them as I was not sure how this would affect their performance.

Installation was challenging but not overly difficult. I was concerned the wiring harness from the plastic bumper was not going to be long enough but after some finagling I was able to make it fit. Drilling the holes with a cone-shaped bit worked great on both the plastic and metal surfaces. I used a dremel tool to notch out the sides for the bezels, I made it (almost) perfect.

Parking sensors work as designed.

About a 2 hour project and I'm pleased with the results. Looks so much better.

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NICE! Do you have the “Mid” or “Lux” package? My concern is that I have the Mid package and I don’t have front parking assistance. I’m wondering if I get the sensors will I be able to activate front parking assistance?
 

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NICE! Do you have the “Mid” or “Lux” package? My concern is that I have the Mid package and I don’t have front parking assistance. I’m wondering if I get the sensors will I be able to activate front parking assistance?
My OBX has the LUX package. Perhaps there's a Forscan option to enable the parking sensors on non equipped models? Then there's the wiring harness. I don't know.
 

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Good idea! Any Forscan gurus out there or gurus in general familiar with this topic?
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