Dodge Dakota & Durango Front Bumper Replacement

[@brianpaquette6055]

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]

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

[@drakeringholz794]

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]

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]

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

[@SmokeyRam]

Much needed upgrade, totally transformed the truck!

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@RTRALLDAY]

I have a 97 Dakota with the fog lights and it has those bottom 4 bolts that bolt to the frame just like the bumper you pulled off

[@tonysantamaria19]

My 97 Dakota also had 8 bolts and fog lights. My fog lights were attached directly to the chrome bumper. This is a huge undertaking. I had to order the lower part as well. Then I had to order all new bolts and u-clips. Some of the bolts had to be cut off. I had to remove two nut plates from the inner bracket that the mounting brackets are attached to. With all the work involved, I should've paid the extra money to get the two parts already attached.

[@StevenHanover]

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

[@HD-wb9mz]

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]

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

[@wannabejimc1820]

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.

[@RoyMorris-hk4lv]

Thanks for showing the dodger bumper replacement. Very informative

[@kodyjames3003]

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]

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

[@danielarrington6387]

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]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@danielarney9729]

Thanks for taking the time to give us quick rundown.

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@Poppadee78]

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

[@Moose0perator]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@GR-mw1tk]

This video was such a help!! Trying to install a Westin light bull bar on an 01 Dorango .

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@Rod-oh4sy]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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.

[@izzwalld]

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

[@nomadryder4377]

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]

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

[@zr0114]

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 :)

[@silver_trek_AWD]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@solarflare4259]

Awesome transformation! Thank you!

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you 😊

[@solarflare4259]

@@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!

[@daviddecoteau9670]

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

[@gregmann3536]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@xAnAngelOfDeathx]

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.

[@amongotherthings5696]

Exactly what I was looking for Thank you!

[@dominiccvargas5858]

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

[@jeremyallison2246]

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!

[@jkid323]

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]

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

[@foxhounds6326]

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]

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.

[@teresacooper1108]

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

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you 😊

[@christophermckay961]

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

[@martinbuilt]

You can adjust the brackets. That should help.

[@LifeofQualia]

Awesome man, thank you good sir 👌

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it 👍 😊

[@DixiRango98]

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.

[@joecameron7241]

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

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah you got to love Pic-a-Part

[@jrdego1]

Very well explained thank you

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@danhambrick6331]

That looks a lot better Martin.👊👍👍

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@tonydiaz4850]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@solofalcon]

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

[@Jbe_theName420]

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.

[@solarflare4259]

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...

[@neonafterglow4451]

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

[@rhetthate2539]

Thank you good Sir

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it.👍

[@skrewdreyever]

How is the foglight mod video coming along, have you been able to utilize them yet? Thank you!

[@mauricedelarosa6083]

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?

[@scottlusita19]

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?

[@larryrecar7574]

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

[@buddypace4346]

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

[@dustincasey9490]

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

[@whojackson]

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

[@ldynasty.5024]

Great video. Thank you.

[@azbear1831]

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]

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

[@brojynks]

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

[@gilliland426]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@dc-wp8oc]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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]

@@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.

[@zinphocamejo76]

Deserve a follow 👍🏾

[@dalettabryant2545]

do you have a video for wiring the fog lights?

[@whatthe363]

Amazing. Thank you so much

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@ikev60]

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]

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.

[@tonyanguiano9818]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@stephenprice9635]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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]

Duplicolor makes color match for everything except the dodge pewter color

[@stevenmartinez8556]

How you remove the grill when the bumper was pushed in

[@tylerdubois9020]

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]

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.

[@Kolonol1]

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)

[@axelavitia3192]

Looks good

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I'm glad you like it.

[@400boys]

How did you wire the fog lights from the bumper ?

[@javierprado6545]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@robsmith3628]

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]

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.

[@bulldogboxingclub]

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]

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.

[@timcollins2255]

Is there a way of adjusting foglights?

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@naimdennard7015]

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

[@johnhowe5366]

You’re awesome. I love the video.

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@431383]

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

[@martinbuilt]

The Chrome 2 piece came off a 01

[@shakinbottles]

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

[@magee8481]

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]

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

[@magee8481]

@@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!

[@Robert-bz6ox]

Great Video!!!!

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@Robert-bz6ox]

@@martinbuilt Your Welcome!

[@kevenkullberg9955]

What tires and rims are you using?

[@jimharrington9963]

Great video helpful thanks

[@martinbuilt]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@r.deanmcknight136]

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]

That makes sense. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@r.deanmcknight136]

@@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]

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

[@user-hk5hw8jg9m]

Cool video

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@Kolonol1]

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]

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

[@Kolonol1]

@@martinbuilt tons of it

[@mobius-1503]

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]

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.😎

[@brynnond.6952]

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

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@vidaljuarez6791]

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?

[@DracosDiabolis]

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]

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

[@DracosDiabolis]

@@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]

@@DracosDiabolis 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.

[@rainmaker3700]

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

[@jayjacksonjr4393]

Look up lmc truck

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

😉👍👍

[@martinbuilt]

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

[@michaelc.8518]

Missing a third if my bumper need a new one bruh

[@meechysocool1373]

I will like to buy your old bumper

[@martinbuilt]

I'm pretty sure I sold that bumper a while back. Thank you for watching.

[@ItsJustChase]

"If youre from the rust belt" ..yeah I think I lost 20 pounds off my car just from rust

[@shibmasterkman3176]

I appreciate the video.

[@martinbuilt]

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