Front guard frame *pics*

[DOUG ASHBY]

Yes, it's costly

I wasn't sure what this is called.
Under the front bumper there are two frame pieces with small wheels that protect the front structure in case of bottoming out the front.

I inherited this car which was actually purchased by someone else not long before I got it.

At some point in its history the car looks like it hit a yellow painted curb pretty hard.
It broke a weld inside behind the bumper. I'm not sure if the welds are even factory!

So my main question is how concerned about this should I be?
I'm normally careful about the front.

Is this a difficult/costly repair?

What are these called?
Also what the rubber wind break piece is along the bottom of the bumper is called?
It's torn. Not super concerned about it but looks easy to replace.

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I hadn't had my 2006 but a few months when I learn to be VERY cautious rolling up to any sort of curb. Busted both sides of the support. Local Caddy dealer changed me $2500 to fix it. Ouch!
Also have to be very careful when entering or leaving drive ways or parking lots. Some times they have a serious dip where you can bottom out.

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

I hadn't had my 2006 but a few months when I learn to be VERY cautious rolling up to any sort of curb. Busted both sides of the support. Local Caddy dealer changed me $2500 to fix it. Ouch!
Also have to be very careful when entering or leaving drive ways or parking lots. Some times they have a serious dip where you can bottom out.

Before changing my 4 shocks it was worst even speed bumps also was slow go! As mentioned the Curb Alert was money well spent little beeper speaker alerts when about 15" but has some adjustment by adjusting it up and down!

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[catcottf]

radiator Support/Skid Plate

HI All,
Good morning. Just another sunny and 65 day in Paradise. Have to love global warming!!! I just had my front bumper removed for painting and the guys at the body shop removed and welded the broken welds on mine. I guess some folks can't see parking curbs they just go until they hit something..... Anyway, the part number is 20939829 if you want a new one. $369.59 from gmpartsonline.net. While I had the bumper off I also had the lower grill replaced with a new one. Around $150.00 on ebay. The whole front looks like new again. Amazing what the first owners of these fine cars put them through. Have a great day.
Fred