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10-09-18, 03:47 PM

Ram3n

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Bumper Options?

Hi guys, got my 08 ISF a couple of months ago and I ordered a CF diffuser, however I noticed my tabs on the rear bumper are completely missing and previous owner tried to super glue it into place. I am fine with ordering from OEM but that is almost triple the price (including paint). I was wondering if anyone on here has any experience with Chicago Auto Body Parts? I was looking at this: https://www.chicagoautobodyparts.com...2008-2010.html. I am still new to the forums so if something similar was posted I do apologize, but I did search around the forum and couldn't find anything.

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10-09-18, 09:44 PM

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factory bumper is not much more man. That aftermarket one is a pain to fit at the end tabs.

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10-10-18, 02:22 PM

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OEM is $328 from Lexus Parts Now (although some dealers provide Club Lexus discounts)
Lexus Part No.: 52159-53914

Both need the same amount of prep/paint, so it's $125 different for OEM. 30% more, not triple.

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a little off topic, but looking at the rear bumper parts page and holy-crap the exhaust tips are $335 PER SIDE

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10-11-18, 06:01 AM

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after shipping, the difference is $169, not $125. So not 30 percent more (not triple either lol). I plan on getting exhaust tips welded so thankfully I don’t have to worry about those. Just thought I’d take a shot at this, I’m just scared about the paint work as I believe the Matador Red Mica is 2 stage and may be hard to match for some shops.

Thanks for the replies guys. If I do end up getting this bumper I will let you know how it goes in terms of quality and fitment.

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10-11-18, 06:29 AM

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Always buy OEM, it is not worth getting the part and finding out that the shop will have to fiddle with it.

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10-11-18, 02:21 PM

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Why would there be shipping if you buy it from your Lexus dealer? If they wont price match another dealers online part, then you need a better dealer.

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