i want a new bumper for my truck. i want a chrome unit with the treadplate(diamond plate) top and the 3 holes on the bottom where the ball goes in and the two safety chains on the left of ball. does anybody know where to get one thats not insanely priced ? would like to keep it under $300. LMC was a bust as was ebay

 

I'd be trolling the Sacto and Stockton Pick N Pulls. .. and don't limit your search to Dents cuz I've seen 90s Broncos, Econolines, C-1500s, etc. with decent bumpers. Broncos would be your best bet given the frame width.

 

Broncograveyard $259

Diamondstep Bumper, Chrome-Broncograveyard.com

 

I've got the LMC variety on my '78. The original treadplate was rusty so LMC at <$300 was a good option. I did have to cut a small "scallop" in the treadplate at the corners with a jig saw (with OE mounting hardware). A little aluminum paint to "dress" the cut edges and it is good.

I do take the tow rating on that bumper with a grain of salt... and use a frame mounted receiver hitch for towing.

 

March- thanks for the guide. they have the bumper i wanted!! amen !

b & w- i was gonna run a Curt brand trailer hitch cuz it comes with a ultra cool wire harness that plugs into the existing truck harness.

 

Oh Yeah! Pick N Pull for $56!!!

 

OP has a 1977 F250 4WD .. If it's a High Boy, this bumper will not fit, as High Boys have 33 1/2" width between the inner frame rails behind the cab.

1973/79 F100 2WD/4WD & F250 2WD - 1975/79 F150 2WD/4WD - 1977 F250 4WD from serial number Y20,001 (not a High Boy), 1978/79: Bronco & F250 4WD have 37 1/2" width between the inner frame rails behind the cab.

 

its not a highboy. my frame measures 37-1/4 at the rear.

 

HIO- ive checked the 3 p & p's in my area weekly for a bumper. they are all usually bent or drilled or all jacked up. i want it to be PERFECT or i dont want it. im sure i'll buy a new one and a week later there will be one there.

 

hi number dummy- i looked on OP at their rear bumpers, not too bad! the one i was interested in is the D3TZ-C unit. too bad there isnt a pic of the top of it or side view

 

D3TZ-17906-C is a Flareside painted rear bumper (scroll down to 17906 in left pic - body style 83 is a Flareside).

Right: D3TZ-17906-A is a chrome contoured rear bumper for 1973/79 F100/350 Stylesides (body style 99) and 1978/79 Bronco's with 37 1/2" rear frame rails.

Right: D3TZ-17906-K is a chrome step bumper for 1973/79 F100/350's with 37 1/2" rear frame rails.

 

i dont see a pic of a D3TZ-A on obsolete parts

 

LEFT (upper): D3TZ-17906-C Flareside / (lower): D3TZ-17906-A Styleside.

RIGHT (upper): D3TZ-17906-A on a 1978/79 Bronco.