Stainless bumper plate is on!
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Depends where I'm going.
Stainless bumper plate is on!
I'm not sure if it's too much though because my PE already has the polished stainless steel below the bumper and the chrome roof racks/crossbars. What do you guys think, better with or without?
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GL450 (Alabaster White/Black Interior)
I love the way these things look. I put mine on last weekend. Adds a bit to an already great looking car not to mention the protection factor. Leave it on.............
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I vote to leave it on
Why because I just got mine put on yesterday with L8Apex's help. IMO, it just gives that extra oomph but is not very loud. And, I don't have to worry about my kids and parents dragging their stuff out the back now
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Frank,
You can get it at your local dealer or online take a look at this thread for the part #: https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-x164/178789-stainless-rear-bumper-plate.html
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It looks ok, like any other stainless add-on. Kind of like a stainless gas cap. The underplate looks more like a factory engineered piece, which it is.
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I think it looks great. How difficult is it to install? My husband is pretty handy -- is it something a person with a garage full of tools could handle?
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Originally Posted by Newbie_2_MB
I think it looks great. How difficult is it to install? My husband is pretty handy -- is it something a person with a garage full of tools could handle?
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2002 BMW 330i, and GL 450
Has Anybody tried installing this stainless steel plate on a 2008 GL450? I wonder if the clips that seem to come with the plate attach to the existing holes in the bumper?
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
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Has Anybody tried installing this stainless steel plate on a 2008 GL450?
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Looks very nice - I've got a dark grey plastic piece on the bumper of my 08 GL450 and do not like it. Dealer told me it could not be replaced with the chrome.. sounds like that is untrue.
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'07 GL 450, '02 S 80 T6
Originally Posted by ReachWest
Dealer told me it could not be replaced with the chrome.. sounds like that is untrue.
It looks like blittle was the first one to take his black bumper pad off and replace with Chrome one. I know Boxboss did it too but can't find his post. Here is a link to blittle's post that proves dealers say untrue things
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BLittle had already removed the clips from his chrome one so had to use the 100% tape install. I had not and was able to use the chrome one as is. The clips do install in the holes on the bumper left when the dark grey one comes off.
I'll find my OP with directions and link to it in a bit.
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Here's my OP on installing the chrome bumper plate using the "L" clips that come attached to the chrome one.
Install Chrome Bumper Plate
The part number is 164-880-02-11. My dealer matched MB of Eugene, Oregon's online price of $169.50 (+ tax.)
Install Chrome Bumper Plate
The part number is 164-880-02-11. My dealer matched MB of Eugene, Oregon's online price of $169.50 (+ tax.)
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2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
Here's my OP on installing the chrome bumper plate using the "L" clips that come attached to the chrome one.
Install Chrome Bumper Plate
The part number is 164-880-02-11. My dealer matched MB of Eugene, Oregon's online price of $169.50 (+ tax.)
Install Chrome Bumper Plate
The part number is 164-880-02-11. My dealer matched MB of Eugene, Oregon's online price of $169.50 (+ tax.)
I am about to order the part myself.
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Seriously, it took me about 10 minutes to clip off those pins, file a bit then sand smooth.
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2008 GL 320, 2007 Silverado LTZ C3500 Duramax Turbo Diesel
I would not even attempt it. First, you would have to drill the holes perfectly to get an alignment. Second, the only reason to do so would be to affix some "thin metal nuts" to the ends of the pins once they were through the bumper. I doubt if it's possible to reach those pins unless you removed the bumper.
Seriously, it took me about 10 minutes to clip off those pins, file a bit then sand smooth.
Seriously, it took me about 10 minutes to clip off those pins, file a bit then sand smooth.