[SpookyZalost]

Got the bumper off, found that the part where the bumper attaches is bent, it's bolted to the frame and the bolts are rusted, breaker bar did not work... going to keep at it though... othewise maybe a shop can remove that part for me, but first... I need to get the radiator off and see if the bracket/frame piece is interfering with the serpentine belt.

I'm hopeful though.

edit: that bracket/frame bit is the Front Crossmember... yeah, turns out the OEM crossmembers are notoriously weak/crumple zone-ish.

I'm going to try and straighten the cross member some to take tension off the bolts and try to replace it, otherwise I'm likely to need a shop... or an angle grinder.

the mighty Sleipnir will rise again! lol.