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EDIT* I FINALLY found the part in Texas! Being shipped to me now

Hello! I'm new to this forum, I have only used the Jeep forums before this. I own a 2009 Vibe GT. (it is our 2nd Vibe, this one replaced our '09 base model that was totaled this summer by a deer!) Happy to be here! I love my Vibe... she has 113k miles and has been pretty well maintained by the previous owners. I have a couple minor things to fix, but one thing is really giving me a hard time. I am in need of the left lower outer grille piece. The small skinny one by the fog light, which is also missing. I have searched high and low for this! I knew it was a discontinued part but geeeeeeez! I work at AutoZone, and have tried every avenue through our accounts there, I've searched every corner of the internet including many online junk and salvage yards and haven't had any luck! So my idea now, is to see if somewhere can 3D print me one by making a mirror image of the one from the right side... has anyone ever done this? Or maybe someone has another idea....??? I would appreciate and help here! THANKS!

Is it GM part # 88975668?

It doesn't seem like the kind of part you'd find using car-part.com, too small to get junkyards to inventory. Might have to just find a junkyard that has an 09-10 GT and go there to see what's left of the front end. I see where there have been past ebay listings for that part, none current, but maybe check there periodically for new listings

Rockauto usually has grille things like that available. I think the only way you might find it at AZ is using nexparts. Otherwise it's not going to be listed regularly in the system.

If you are able to find a model or get the part modeled, you will want to to have it printed in ABS (and paint it) or even better ASA (and paint it). The most common 3D printing filament, PLA, breaks down quickly under direct UV (sunlight).

On the other hand it might be cheaper and less work to go to the different junk yards in your area and ask if they have a '09 Vibe in stock, then go look for the part.

How does the bumper look without that part? Would it make sense to remove the plastic part on the other side to make it symmetrical?

I finally found a dealership in Texas that had one in stock. I've already tried junk yards and salvage and they are always gone. Driver's side is impossible to find, whereas the passenger side is available... makes no sense lol Thanks for the suggestions. Now I just need to replace the fog light.

SeattleJeremy wrote: ↑Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:08 pm If you are able to find a model or get the part modeled, you will want to to have it printed in ABS (and paint it) or even better ASA (and paint it). The most common 3D printing filament, PLA, breaks down quickly under direct UV (sunlight).

On the other hand it might be cheaper and less work to go to the different junk yards in your area and ask if they have a '09 Vibe in stock, then go look for the part.

How does the bumper look without that part? Would it make sense to remove the plastic part on the other side to make it symmetrical?

It would look weird. But I FINALLY found one!

VIBRATR wrote: ↑Sat Dec 26, 2020 9:53 am It would look weird. But I FINALLY found one!

Great news. Glad you where able to find one