TV550

Hi guys I was wondering how come on some GLs I see on the internet there is a piece of extra chrome protecting the rear bumper from damage from loading and unloading the rear cargo area. The GLs I see at the dealerships they dont have this metal piece but instead its a black plastic piece? Is there a package you can order that will get you that extra chrome? I know the 550 comes with it. Here is a video with one GL 320 that has it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4B_3is2xx4

Kaumajet

The 2008s all come with it, in Canada anyway.

TV550

I was at the dealership last Friday and all the 2008 GL vehicles on the lot did not have that piece only the GL 550 had it. I live in the US

Newbie_2_MB

My '07 (January build) came with nothing on the rear bumper & I added the chrome piece. You can order it from your dealer. Later '07 models & '08 models come with the black plastic piece.

TV550

Is it just a sticky type piece or do you bolt it onto the bumper?

fmr

I have an 08 320 with the 19 wheel pkg that adds the front and rear stainless steel skid plates and still comes with the black rubber piece on top of rear bumper. I recall seeing a thread a fe wweeks ago with detailedd instructions on how to install the chrome/steel protector.

oknish

Bingo.

While there are holes in bumper for the plate, the holes in the steel.chrome plate don't line up with those holes. So you have to stick the plate on bumper using a heavy duty double sided tape. Search for a post from Boxboss where he described in detail how this install can be done.

Newbie_2_MB

What Nish said!

Here is the link to Box Boss's instructions, which my husband followed & had great success with the install.

TV550

How much is the chrome piece and thanks for the link on the instructions.

oknish

Less than $200. I don't remember the exact price, sorry.

Newbie_2_MB

I ordered it through MB of Eugene, OR (although I live in So. Cal.) becuse their pricing was so good. It was $169.50 + shipping & handling. The P/N is 164-880-02-11.

StevethePilot

How is it I never searched for GL videos before? GREAT off-road stuff on the GL! Woo-hoo!

I wonder if that first one of the GL with a wheel in the air, if that has the ORP. It sounds like a 320 - do they come with ORP overseas, I wonder?

STP