Deer strike, need to replace a few parts

[Medic177]

Deer jumped in front of me, bent the bumper back a few inches and pushed the moulding front left marker lights down and broke a few tabs, the actual fender survived, no paint damage. I am looking on Mopars parts , the diagrams are less than helpful. Not sure if I have to replace the entire fender (I hope not) what parts I would need and also the bumper. The left side was pushed in, it is a 21 Gladiator Sport S. Any info would be helpful.

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[QuintusMaximus]

Wow, sucks. Could have been a lot worse, glad it just hit the corner and you were ok.

 

[kevman65]

Yeah, call your insurance company and submit a claim. The entire fender has to be replaced, just did this on my Rubi. If that's all LED then it's going to be expensive just for that fender. Local body shop will have to paint to match.

Hit Benny up @AllMoparParts.com and he can give you a parts breakdown with costs. But it will come unpainted.

 

[kevman65]

BTW, for the cost of OEM front bumper, you can upgrade to aftermarket steel.

 

[GOCAMPN]

Mixing some other comments here. If you go with an insurance claim, you very well may be able to get the value in cash and purchase an upgraded replacement. More research required but it's a good way to go if you aren't planning to stay stock anyway.

 

[The Crusader]

After you get insurance $$$, upgrade the bumper and do a fender chop.

 

[booneja]

I hate it when those pesky Deer don't use the crossing points on the highway.

 

[Medic177]

Thanks for the replies. It is a lease so I cannot do what I would love to do to it. I appreciate everyones input. Seems like it would be easier to just take it to a shop, just dont like others messing with my truck.

 

[GOCAMPN]

It's honestly ridiculous, not on a lease myself but I backed into a tree and crushed the left taillight and a little bit of the corner there. Was a $3k+ body repair bill, they replaced and painted the entire rear bedside panel where I thought it was going to be a PDR and new taillight housing.

 

[jay21mojave]

Thanks for the replies. It is a lease so I cannot do what I would love to do to it. I appreciate everyones input. Seems like it would be easier to just take it to a shop, just dont like others messing with my truck.

Check with your insurance carrier.. Comprehensive covers deer hits and according to my carrier will not increase rates. BTW for all reading, check on the cost of Comprehensive with $0 to $50 deductible - you might be surprised at how little it is and what is covered by Comp.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

BTW, for the cost of OEM front bumper, you can upgrade to aftermarket steel.

Or he can get one of the free front bumpers out there. Lots of them have been given away or sold dirt cheap just on the forum (not to mention FB marketplace)

Check with your insurance carrier.. Comprehensive covers deer hits and according to my carrier will not increase rates. BTW for all reading, check on the cost of Comprehensive with $0 to $50 deductible - you might be surprised at how little it is and what is covered by Comp.

Quite true - they consider it beyond the control of the driver, something that can't be anticipated or avoided in most cases.
Several companies agree with your comments.

 

[JTenn]

Deer jumped in front of me, bent the bumper back a few inches and pushed the moulding front left marker lights down and broke a few tabs, the actual fender survived, no paint damage. I am looking on Mopars parts , the diagrams are less than helpful. Not sure if I have to replace the entire fender (I hope not) what parts I would need and also the bumper. The left side was pushed in, it is a 21 Gladiator Sport S. Any info would be helpful.

My Wife hit a deer earlier this year. Nearly identical to your damage except the bumper. She has a short bumper. New fender, led headlight assembly and led drl was around $1500 at the Jeep dealer body shop. Had to be painted. Took them 3 weeks.

 

[Medic177]

Yeah, call your insurance company and submit a claim. The entire fender has to be replaced, just did this on my Rubi. If that's all LED then it's going to be expensive just for that fender. Local body shop will have to paint to match.

Hit Benny up @AllMoparParts.com and he can give you a parts breakdown with costs. But it will come unpainted.

OK, Thanks .

My Wife hit a deer earlier this year. Nearly identical to your damage except the bumper. She has a short bumper. New fender, led headlight assembly and led drl was around $1500 at the Jeep dealer body shop. Had to be paid painted. Took them 3 weeks.

That is depressing, My deer jumped a guardrail right in front of me , no avoiding it. Insurance co says they will give me $971. (Have a 1000 deductible)

 

[JTenn]

OK, Thanks .

That is depressing, My deer jumped a guardrail right in front of me , no avoiding it. Insurance co says they will give me $971. (Have a 1000 deductible)

Just an idea, I just had these shipped to me from Morris 4x4 for $582. Maybe your insurance will just cut you a check that you could buy these with. You would gain a ton of clearance. That's what I bought them for.

https://www.morris4x4center.com/off-road-fender-flares.html

 

[JTenn]

Also, I bet you could find a takeoff front bumper for next to nothing on marketplace. If we were closer I have one you could have.

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