Labor to replace my bumper (not the bumper skirt with the lights)?

Thanks to narrow apartment carport parking space roof support posts, it nicked up my 2003 Base Cab bumper pulling into it (a few times). Dented the bumper as well as got the post paint ingrained into the black bumper (won't buff out). If I can get one at a salvage yard, how much labor do you think a place would charge to change it out? I don't have a lift and both front wheels have to come off to remove it. Any guesses? Ballpark? I'm hoping I can get one at a salvage yard for under $75. If anyone here has replaced their own, at least you can give me an idea of the time it takes.

 

Replacing a bumper takes like 2 minutes

If I recall correctly its a total or 4 or 6 bolts; some on the side under the wheel well (facing towards the front of the truck) and 2 or 3 per side underneath or something?

Way easy with basic hand tools.

 

Doesn't the bottom bumper with the light cut outs have to be removed too? LoL...2 minutes.

 

The front bumper on an 01-04 really is that quick and easy to remove.

I've done so when I installed my Warn.

I didn't separate the two pieces though but the screws/clips were exposed once I pulled the whole thing off.

Not sure why 2 minutes is laughable; should I have done it in 1 minute?

 

Not a base cab truck like mine, is it? Someone said they had to remove their two front tires to get at the bumper.
That makes sense more than what you do. I have no lift. Did I freaking not say so?

 

I had my truck sitting on the ground when I pulled that cheap bumper off being a 4x4 it might be different .

It did take the better part of a weekend being mine so many paying jobs pulled me away.

No idea why you would need to take the front wheels off unless you wanted to .

Maybe front end damage pushed things against the wheels ?

 

Assuming you're not dealing with rusty parts, it really is going to be a relatively quick and straight forward process. Kwikvette wasn't busting your balls, it really is straight forward. I'd say if it's your first time removing it, to plan on 30 minutes. Hell, give yourself an hour to do it. Removing the two front tires wouldn't make sense to me either.
Maybe on the 5 lugs because they are lower to the ground people lift the front up to do the work but no sense in pulling the front wheels. Unless doing so helps you, do whatever you need to do to do it safely and correctly.
Hour to pull it off.
Another hour to put the new one on.
That sound good?

 

Ive had two slight front end collisions so my front bumper doesnt line up very well at all, and even with that and hand tools it takes me less than 20 minutes to remove/reinstall my front bumper

 

It will cost less even if you have to buy the basic set of tools and DIY than it will to pay a shop to do this task. A shop would probably charge you $100 to do it.

4 bolts to take the bumper/valance assembly off, and there are like 6 or 8 screws that hold the bumper/valance together.

It's an easy enough job that I took the bumper/valance off just so I could stand 3" closer when I did my timing belt.

That said, you can probably pretty easily sand and repaint while it's on the truck. Of course, you do that, (or replace it) and Murphy's Law says you're just going to hit that pole again.

 

I replaced both the front bumper and rear bumper on my base model.

I bought a rechromed OEM front bumper from a chrome shop for $100 and its way better quality then the cheap aftermarket ones you see on Amazon/Ebay. I didnt need to remove the wheels to install it. It took about 2 hours but I was going slow and taking my time. I removed all three pieces (top valance, bumper, bottom valance) then reinstalled. I cant remember if you need plastic clips on these parts... but I had a bunch already from when I replaced my grill.

 

Took probably an hr or 2hrs.

 

Caslon, here’s what you do...give it a try. Try taking your old one off and putting it back on. All you’re gonna be out is some time. Not only will you learn how your bumper is attached, but you’ll probably gain some good knowledge on what parts you really need.

 

Thanks to all repliers. One DIY site had me having to raise my front end up and take off the two front tires to get at the bolts.
I'm waiting for a reply from my local salvage yard to see if they have a front bumper. Not sure if I would have to take it off myself.
A bumper at an online site has a new one for just $59, but the shipping is $61. Yikes.

 

This is what you need as well if you break the clips removing the parts:

$6 uxcell 15 Pcs 9mm Hole Retainer Clips Plastic Drive Rivets Flaps Bumper Fender Push Clips 52161-02020 for Toyota

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJU6K30?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

The salvage yard one will be much nicer than the aftermarket replacement, as long as the used one is in good condition.
Aftermarket bumpers tend to be thinner metal and overall poor quality.

If you have to remove it yourself at the yard, consider it practice for when you do it on your truck.