Dodge Dakota & Durango Front Bumper Replacement

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2 жыл бұрын

This will cover the 2nd generation Dakota 97-04 and 1st gen Durango 98-03. I'm upgrading to a color match bumper. I have replaced the grille as well. It really changes the look and I love the way it turned out.
At 4:07 I explain the difference between the 2 bumpers. One has 4 bolts to remove the bumper and the other with 8 bolts. I was mistaken, the bumpers with 4 bolts are the one-piece bumpers and the 8 bolt bumpers are 2 pieces. It has nothing to do with the fog lights as I thought.
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@brianpaquette6055 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 Dakota and it’s a heap but slowly I’m getting it fixed up these vids have been a huge help

@dragracer4407 11 ай бұрын

My 1999 Dakota with the 2 piece bumper with fog lights, had the two bolts on the frame sides so 8 bolts total. Now I have a nice 1 piece color matched front bumper! Thank You for your video's

@StevenHanover Жыл бұрын

Mine came off in the ditch now thanks to you I got an idea of where to reattach the bugger.

@Poppadee78 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, it’s appreciated. I’m planning on replacing my accumulator, compressor, condenser and needed this information. Thanks again !

@drakeringholz794 2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much you’ve been helping me out lately Martin. A couple weeks ago I was about to replace my rear axle shaft and you uploaded a video the day before I was about to do it on how to take the axle shaft out. I live in Indiana and last week we had a pretty bad snow storm and I slid off the road and it ruined my bumper. I’m gonna be replacing it next weekend and you just uploaded this video today. Thank you for all that you do and I love your videos.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Drake. I really appreciate that. I'm glad my videos have been helping you out. It sounds like my timing is impeccable. 😆 I don't miss those winters; that's why I moved out here to the southwest. Thank you for watching, and keep it between the ditches.

@shakinbottles 2 ай бұрын

I cracked mine driving into one of the snow plow piles going like 20😂 it was worth it but now I can't get the bumper back on straight at all

@danielarrington6387 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much that second set of bolts I didn't realize we're still in there I got all the other ones out and didnt realize why it wasn't coming off

@davestewart9146 2 жыл бұрын

My sons 01 Durango came with color matched grill and bumper and looks really nice, awesome upgrade Martin 👍😁

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dave. Yeah, it really changes the look of the truck. Now I need to change out that Chrome bumper on the back.

@wannabejimc1820 Жыл бұрын

So, Martin, I bought the wrench in your description and since I'm brand new to the whole restoring game i didn't know what i was getting into and the wrench you have listed is far bigger, I mean this thing is MASSIVE!!!! I just got it in the mail today and its like 20 inches long! If you want compensation from amazon purchases from newbie buyers, please get the stuff right.

@danielarney9729 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to give us quick rundown.

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome i'm glad you like it and found it helpful.

@SmokeyRam 2 жыл бұрын

Much needed upgrade, totally transformed the truck!

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly does, thank you. Now now I need to do a headlight upgrade as well.

@kodyjames3003 Жыл бұрын

man you helped me out alot, i’ve been struggling trying to take mine off and the way u explained how to do it, makes it seem so simple so thanks

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

@izzwalld Жыл бұрын

what a clear cut to the point video!. great job. thx for all the help.

@Moose0perator 2 жыл бұрын

I’m loving the Dakota build keep it going I own two of them

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Wyatt. I appreciate it. There is definitely more to come for the Dakota.

@amongotherthings5696 10 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for Thank you!

@Rod-oh4sy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Martin I've been learning a lot with your videos and Dakota looks sexier by the minute ! Awesome job 👌

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ruben. I appreciate that. I think I need to get rid of the Chrome bumper on the back and put a Roll Pan in next.

@zr0114 Жыл бұрын

Bumper just came off my Dakota. Awesome video. Now I need to get started and I hope it as simple as how you made it seem :)

@gregmann3536 5 ай бұрын

Martin, your stuff is great! Thanks so much for the help!!

@martinbuilt 5 ай бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that I'm glad you like it and find it helpful.

@xAnAngelOfDeathx Жыл бұрын

Great job man. Liked and subbed. I've got an '03 Dakota that I need to fix the front bumper alignment, this was very helpful. Oh, love the choice to go body color, mine is the same but black, love it.

@HD-wb9mz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have 2004 Dodge Dakota and had a car accident and I only have liability since my truck is so old but thanks to you I replaced it by myself.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear you got it back on the road and that you found this video helpful.

@dominiccvargas5858 Жыл бұрын

New to the channel but love the video very informational keep up the good work

@silver_trek_AWD 4 ай бұрын

I just picked up a 2001 Dakota 4x4 4.7 thanks for the bumper information!

@martinbuilt 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations, I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching 😁

@nomadryder4377 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video and showing how to do it all. My sons needs a new bumper, and we just got one in. Cant be having a 5.9 RT dakota just sitting around not making noise lol. Will have him back on the road this weekend because of your video.

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

@solarflare4259 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome transformation! Thank you!

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@solarflare4259 Жыл бұрын

@@martinbuilt In the meantime I've got a '99 Dodge Dakota SLT that came without fog lights and want to upgrade. I've already ordered the same headlights you replaced in another video... I also need to replace the front bumper since it has a big dent in it that pushed the front grille up and cracked it...This video really helps me out! Thank you!

@danhambrick6331 2 жыл бұрын

That looks a lot better Martin.👊👍👍

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dan. It does change the look of the truck.😎👍

@Jbe_theName420 2 ай бұрын

Need another video of 01 dakota this time just how to swap antennas because I want to on my truck. Please and thank you Martin, and I do enjoy your videos.

@ldynasty.5024 17 күн бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@jeremyallison2246 Жыл бұрын

Great video - thank you for the simple step-by-step and explanations as you go. Curious if you hooked up the fog lights? I want to do this on my 2002, but would love to see one of your videos on the process. Keep up the great work!

@LifeofQualia 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man, thank you good sir 👌

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it 👍 😊

@jrdego1 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained thank you

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful.

@tonydiaz4850 8 ай бұрын

awesome vid! im considering installing a black bumper and grill to a currently chome quad cab 4.7 dak. looks slick!!

@martinbuilt 8 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

@daviddecoteau9670 7 күн бұрын

I like this video and you’re detailed explaining but me I would adjust it to keep that little gap so I can service my headlights without needing to adjust or take off the bumper just to replace or service my headlights but that’s just my preference,other people might not think the same

@whatthe363 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thank you so much

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

@solofalcon Жыл бұрын

Nice vid, helped a ton, now do a video on adjusting kick down cable

@foxhounds6326 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a 04’ Dakota 3.7L v6, I’ve been looking for mods to do to it but there’s like no videos online about these things. THANK YOU!!!

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah unfortunately there's not too many mods for this 3.7 If I had a 3.7 I'd come up with some mods for you.

@brojynks 9 ай бұрын

Love that Blue. Im stuck with a gray/Silver poop😆

@joecameron7241 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Like you, I got a new one from a pick a part.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you got to love Pic-a-Part

@jimharrington9963 2 жыл бұрын

Great video helpful thanks

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@zinphocamejo76 2 ай бұрын

Deserve a follow 👍🏾

@rhetthate2539 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you good Sir

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.👍

@johnhowe5366 Ай бұрын

You’re awesome. I love the video.

@martinbuilt 28 күн бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful, thank you for watching.

@jkid323 2 жыл бұрын

i have the exact same bumper cover for my 2001 dodge Dakota but struggling to find the front bumper reinforcement hardware. The bumper i took out is the exact one you replaced but you have all the hardware for the bumper cover lucky :) i might as well sell my bumper cover .. nice video easy to install

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I am glad you liked it and found it helpful 👍

@teresacooper1108 2 жыл бұрын

I like chrome but the all one color looks good too!!

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@buddypace4346 8 ай бұрын

Hi Martin, In this video (when you replaced the Dodge truck bumper) you said that you had a video explaining how to convert from "no fog (driving) lights" to lights installed. Could you tell me where to find this video? Thanks for all you do, Bud

@user-hk5hw8jg9m 27 күн бұрын

Cool video

@martinbuilt 27 күн бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful thank you for watching.

@mauricedelarosa6083 10 ай бұрын

I have an ‘04 with the chrome bumper and textured grey lower valance, so I assume this is a 2-piece bumper. I would like to keep the chrome bumper but replace the lower textured valance with a smooth valance that can be painted. Have you seen 2-piece front ends where the lower valance is painted, or is the smooth valance only available in the 1-piece bumpers?

@dustincasey9490 2 жыл бұрын

So I have a 98 Dakote 2 piece front bumber and I watched your video cause Lower bumper was pulled down about and inch or 2 on the outside by the wheel well. I am wondering if I take the main bumper off to fix the lower 1. And then I am missing both fog light brackets, i think, do i need to remove bumper to add brackets? Sorry about the long comment but you seen to know your stuff

@scottlusita19 10 ай бұрын

My 1997 dakota currently has a one piece bumper on it. All I’m finding online are 2 piece bumpers. Will the 2 piece work?

@solarflare4259 Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin...have not seen the video with adding driving lights ... My '97 Dakota SLT has the combined dashboard switch for driving lights but no driving lights and no bulb wires and connectors ... It seems like someone deleted them before or came like that from the factory...

@whojackson 4 ай бұрын

for 1998 dakota, is the turn signal bulb closest to the radiator or is it the middle bulb that is the turn signal?

@tylerdubois9020 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't get rid of the WJ did you? Haven't seen any mods done on it in a while. Never mind, I just watched the end of the video haha. Great content as always Martin.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tyler. Yes, there is more to come for the WJ. This Dakota needs a lot of help right now. I also have a big change for the channel in a few months.

@dalettabryant2545 Жыл бұрын

do you have a video for wiring the fog lights?

@DixiRango98 Жыл бұрын

I have a 98 Durango and there’s still 4 bolts on each side for the front bumper, just like your Dakota. Hoping the back bumper isn’t a pain to get off.

@azbear1831 2 жыл бұрын

Great "how to". Thanks! How hard is it to replace the front bumper facia? I broke my facia. is why I ask. The facia bolts are hard to get to.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

It may be easier to just remove the whole bumper and then you can get to those bolts.

@christophermckay961 2 жыл бұрын

did same thing pulled Durango bump n put on Dakota can't get all 4 bolts to sit flush but it works

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

You can adjust the brackets. That should help.

@Kolonol1 2 жыл бұрын

Now that I've watched the video, that looks better...I still like the chrome part on it better though (I'm sure we've discussed what a chrome nut I am before HAHAHA)

@javierprado6545 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video do you have the one where you replace the side fenders?

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. I don't have one yet, but I'll be replacing both front fenders.

@400boys Жыл бұрын

How did you wire the fog lights from the bumper ?

@bulldogboxingclub 2 жыл бұрын

So I bought a 2000 Dodge dakota sport 4x4 and it is missing the lower part of the bumper. Does the Durango lower plastic bumper fit the 2000 dodge Dakota Sport?

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that should fit with no problem. The bumper that I pulled off is considered a 2 piece with an upper and lower and the one that I installed was a 1 piece. Both Dakota and Durango came with 1 or 2 piece bumpers.

@ikev60 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same bumper that you took off without the holes cut out and i want to add fog lights so im probably going to have to cut the holes out instead of buying a new bumper. But my question is how did you hook up power to them light? I looked for the video you said you were going to post about wireing it up but i couldnt find it....did you tap into the headlight wires, is is there already an existing harness that is hidden??

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I have not got around to doing that video yet. The wires are already there and then all you need to do is change out the light switch. Pretty much plug in play.

@naimdennard7015 Жыл бұрын

Can a 1999 Durango quarter panels fit a 1999 Dakota extended cab

@stevenmartinez8556 Жыл бұрын

How you remove the grill when the bumper was pushed in

@neonafterglow4451 Жыл бұрын

I been looking at brush guards for the dakota I just got and kinda panicked when I saw my bumper was missing 4 bolts (the four on the frame) I didn't know they 2 different style bumpers that use less bolts than the other

@robsmith3628 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great!! I've got two Dakotas one 2003 and one 2004 and I'm going to combine the two and drop an LS 5.3 Chevy engine in it so I'll definitely be watching your videos more and more!!

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wish mine was a couple of years newer that way it would have come with some of the upgrades already. Like the rear disc brakes and the bigger front rotors and calipers. Good luck with the LS swap.

@dc-wp8oc Жыл бұрын

What a help. Is there a link to the video on wiring in the fog lights?

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm glad you liked it helpful. I'm sorry I haven't got around to doing the light hookup video yet.

@dc-wp8oc Жыл бұрын

@@martinbuilt Will there need to be a dedicated switch for the fog lights or how do you plan to wire them in? Would you mention again where you were able to obtain the bumper? Trying to keep a 2000 Dakota on the road but it is a challenge to find parts.

@kevenkullberg9955 3 ай бұрын

What tires and rims are you using?

@larryrecar7574 Жыл бұрын

For some reason, I had factory bumper with my 99 Durango, and still had to undo all eight bolts, even with the fog lights

@tonyanguiano9818 5 ай бұрын

Did you ever connect the fog lights? And if you did, how ? Please and thank you

@martinbuilt 5 ай бұрын

Sorry No😔 I haven't yet but I will some day

@mobius-1503 2 жыл бұрын

Sucks how they dropped our daks and rangos like a redheaded stepchild and run endless aftermarket kits for foreign pickups. Been wanting a sleek lookin steel bumper. Iv since welded my own tow loops and ran thro the front plastic bumper but i do want a sleek steel kit to mount a winch possibly or just some lights. I have a bunch of cardboard cut outs i been temping out but require a skill on making rounded edges not so much straight edge corners for it to flow nicely..im goin nowhere with this rant..thanks for this post i need to start vids on what ive done to mines to join your amazing work. Cheers.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I love the look of the second-gen dak and the first-gen is as well. Would like to see what you have done with your dak.😎

@gilliland426 2 жыл бұрын

i got to find some good chrome bumpers for my dakota pickups and rear bumpers that are not all rusted out.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I will be installing a roll pan in place of the rear bumper.

@Kolonol1 2 жыл бұрын

Do you keep the chrome bumper? I'm looking for the chrome bumper pad for our Durango. I put chrome grills and bumper but color match lower shrouds on. I like chrome too much HAHAHA

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I had someone else asking about the chrome top from Indiana. Lots of rust out there.

@Kolonol1 2 жыл бұрын

@@martinbuilt tons of it

@timcollins2255 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way of adjusting foglights?

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

There is a adjustment screw towards the top of the light.

@magee8481 3 ай бұрын

Hi Martin,, do you still have that chrome bumper? I live in Las Vegas and loaned a friend my 97 Dakota and she had an accident. I think I need a replacement bumper!

@martinbuilt 3 ай бұрын

No I sold it a long time ago I would recommend checking the pic a part.

@magee8481 3 ай бұрын

@@martinbuilt Thank you for your videos and your time. I've having a difficult time finding a body shop who will work on such an old vehicle, so I'm learning from you and very much appreciate that. I bought some tools today and will be scouring the finds at Pic A Part. See you there!

@MoeLarrycurly1 2 жыл бұрын

😉👍👍

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.👍 Thank you for watching.😊

@vidaljuarez6791 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man nice job ,I've been watching it chanel for a while now and Im curious,I have a 2001 Durango and I was wanting to swap a plastic bumper to a chrome bumper ,is it possible?

@brynnond.6952 2 жыл бұрын

I wanna take some patriot blue bumpers off a gc limited and put them on my patriot blue Laredo someday

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I like the bumper covers they put on the Limited models.

@stephenprice9635 2 жыл бұрын

I ended up raptor lining my second gen plastic bumpers instead. Couldn’t find painted ones yet sadly.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

You have to be patient. I did find this bumper in six months of looking. It took years to find a color match front left fender for my 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

@Kolonol1 2 жыл бұрын

Duplicolor makes color match for everything except the dodge pewter color

@dracosdiabolis1769 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. Brah. Been watching for a long time. Like rebuild of the I6 and have found your videos very informative. But I kinda tuned out when you worked on the Dakota cause it didnt pertain to me. I'm a jeep guy. But now. I have that itch for a truck. And now looking at your past videos.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you have come back and that I have inspired you. Don't worry there is more Jeep stuff still coming.

@dracosdiabolis1769 2 жыл бұрын

@@martinbuilt well due to life events I had to sell my jeep, but always looking for the next one. Lol but I need to scratch that itch for a truck. And I'm liking what you have done with the Dakota. So I may start there. Lol need a 4 door version tho. Lol but always up some jeep content. Lol

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

@@dracosdiabolis1769 The 4 door Dakotas are plentiful. You should have no problem finding exactly the one you are looking for. Finding one with a standard cab and a 4.7 engine not too many of them. Thank you for watching.

@All_American_A_Hole Жыл бұрын

Great help thanks!

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

@rainmaker3700 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your bumper from? I need one.

@jayjacksonjr4393 3 ай бұрын

Look up lmc truck

@r.deanmcknight136 2 жыл бұрын

Those side brackets you said don't need if you have the driving lights.... I have to correct you on that, my 03 Dakota has the 2 piece bumper with the driving lights and has those side brackets as well. Those brackets are for the 2 piece bumper vs the 1 piece bumper no brackets 😉👍

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

That makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up.

@r.deanmcknight136 2 жыл бұрын

@@martinbuilt the driving/fog lights for the 97-00 are a different design that has a mounting housing already built in and bolts to bottom of bumper. The 01-04 bolts into the airdam/ fascia and has an extra bracket like what you have on new bumper. What you got from pick a part is from an 01 on up Durango. I found out the hard way when I ordered a new aftermarket bottom piece for bumper but did not have the mounting option for the factory lights I had, so I had to switch to the 97-00 style. I'm in process of modding it for the style mine takes since the aftermarket piece I have is discontinued. As for the gear ratio on your 9:25 rear end, 410 gears really wake the 4.7 up... it's like the perfect match/mating and balances out everything from low to high as well as mpg. Thought I'd share that bit of info.

@martinbuilt 2 жыл бұрын

@@r.deanmcknight136 Thank you for the info😎👍.

@431383 Жыл бұрын

The chrome bumper is a two piece 97-00 and the blue is a one piece 01-04

@martinbuilt Жыл бұрын

The Chrome 2 piece came off a 01

@shakinbottles 2 ай бұрын

I think all 1st gen originally came with a 2 piece bumper mines black it's on a 2000 but I think my 03 had a 2 piece bumper too but not really sure I never messed with that one but I did order a bumper from car parts . Com and it came as a 1 piece with all the wrong holes and it was completly plastic still trying to get a refund I just fixed the original because I don't wanna mess with new trash anymore