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Matt
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4/13/2003
10:24:27

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Alright, i was wondering how the Stillen bumper cover actually fits on. Does it fit over your factory bumper cover or do u have to take it off? I have seen 2 different pictures of Dakotas with Stillen bumper covers.

one type


another type


The grill on the first one looks different than the one on the second one.



NJQCDak
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4/13/2003
17:01:32

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The Stillen bumper cover can be installed either way. With the OEM cover removed or over the OEM cover. I think it is prefered to install the Stillen over the old one. This provides more stiffness or strength.

The pictures you show, the 1st one probably has the Street Scene grill on it and the Stillen cover was installed over the stock one. The Stillen cover has slots that can be cut out for the OEM 3 vertical bars.

The 2nd picture has the Stillen installed with the OEM lower cover 3 vertical bars cut off.

I have to wait to install mine. I still have to paint it. Good luck.

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4/13/2003
18:37:06

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just installed my stillen cover..99 over the factory bumper and valance..i cut out the lower bars with a saber saw..and the goglight holes lined up perfect...sorry no pics yet
Jeff
http://mikesneon.com/pics/bwshow%20dakotablk.jpg



adam
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4/13/2003
21:33:47

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im selling my black wings west front cover.... and hopefully buying the stillen. how much did u guys pay for yours? i heard jon mercedes has them for about 275 shipped. also, did u just use the screws to install them .. or add anything else like urethane caulk for extra strength. thanks



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4/13/2003
21:50:41

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I installed mine on my 99 Dakota last week. I put it over the stock bumper and valance and like mentioned above I cut the slots for the bars. I kind of cheated on mounting it, I just ran the 2 sided tape along the stock bumper and thats all that holds it on. It fits like a glove and isnt going anywhere. I for some reason just cant get myself to ruin my stock stuff by drilling into it.



Matt
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4/14/2003
20:33:43

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adam,
how much u r selling your West Wings bumper cover for? and what color is it painted? Thanks,
-Matt

Oh yeah, thanks alot guys for the responses. they've really helped me out!



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4/14/2003
22:40:21

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matt, im selling it for 225.00, it is painted black, comes with foglights, and the diamond mesh grill from wings west. i am in southeast michigan. email me at adam69in2000@yahoo.com with any questions or offers thanks



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4/17/2003
13:18:33

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Got mine direct from Stillen, cost $250 plus shipping which was $30. I too am cutting out the bars on the lower valance. I am going to try and make a diamond type grille out of stainless mesh. I will post a pic when complete.



white97dak
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7/01/2003
16:23:33

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If you take the three vertical bars out will the street scene grill still work with that or will you have to get a different grill?



Matt
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7/01/2003
16:38:47

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Won't work. u need the 3 vertical bars to hold it steady.



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7/01/2003
17:45:46

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Matt, where did you get that hood w/the scoops? SHARP!



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7/02/2003
14:12:33

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So does the stillen valance come without the three vertical bars. It sounds like it's only the stock one that has them?



Matt
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7/02/2003
14:45:10

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LilRedQuad: Thats not my Dakota. I just found a picture of it a few months ago on Dakota-durango.com

jaydak: No, it does not come with the three vertical bars. Those are on the factory bumper cover





RED97KOTA
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7/04/2003
10:53:02

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No, it does not come with the 3 vert. bars, they are on the original valance. The stillen has marks on it showing you where to trim if you want to keep the bars. You don't need them, the valance is plenty strong after the install without them. Trim them with a sawsall or hack saw. Gives a much cleaner look especially if you use a lower grille.



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