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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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removal of front bumper cover/ grill assy

anyone has experience with the removal of the front bumper cover / grill assembly on an '08 GL? trying to install a "bull bar" which required this step. thanks
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by frabouden
anyone has experience with the removal of the front bumper cover / grill assembly on an '08 GL? trying to install a "bull bar" which required this step. thanks
I can't necessarily help with the removal but I am interested in which bar you're thinking of going with? ARB? I would love to see pictures when it's done!
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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will post pics when completed. thanks.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by frabouden
will post pics when completed. thanks.
i am also intersted, i am planning to swap the 550 bumper & grill ...
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