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Nov 22, 2010 | 05:09 PM

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1990 Bumper Removal

So I slammed my '90 F-150 into a tree a couple weeks ago, and I've been working on tearing the front end apart and replacing parts and panels with ones from a '90 F-250 that I bought for $100. I've sorta run into a wall though, with the front bumper.

I can't get the damn bolts loosened at all. What I'm asking for is any techniques that ya'll members might have found helpful. I'd like to try everything before going to the blow torch for answers. I would also like to know if the F-250 bumper will bolt right on or if I'll have to do some custom fitting with the gas welder to make it work.

Input appreciated!

Nov 22, 2010 | 06:40 PM

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WD40 - liquid wrench or anything else like it and a deep well socket and breaker bar , impact wrench , piece of pipe on breaker bar !!

Nov 22, 2010 | 06:49 PM

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^^^ just what that poster suggested, plus try heat, but take care of your knuckles.

Nov 22, 2010 | 06:53 PM

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do the 2 bumpers look the same if so then they will bolt up

Nov 22, 2010 | 08:39 PM

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If you augment leverage you'll be applying a lot more torque to the nut, so go with what has been posted, find a pipe that fits in wichever manual tool you're using's handle and apply the torque, the nut should become loose. If the problem is that the nut is turning but it doesn't come out you have to stop the bolt... of course... good luck.

Nov 24, 2010 | 12:30 PM

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Thanks for the input. Its kinda hard to get a cheater bar into the small space between the bumper and the rest of the truck, but I've got a couple of ideas. I'm gonna heat that mother up and douse it in Aero-Kroil, than give it another try with the breaker bar.

Nov 24, 2010 | 01:44 PM

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yes the bumper will bolt up the f150 and 250 frame widths are the same

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Nov 24, 2010 | 05:57 PM

Eddiec1564

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They are the same bumpers, I'm going to swap a 90 F150 on to my 89 F250. Just been soaking those nuts for a few weeks now before I try busting some nuckles....

Nov 25, 2010 | 09:54 AM

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i was sad, i opened this thread hoping to read about a severely lowered truck.... but yeah, liquid lubricant... my personal favorite is some stuff called "free" .... but free it aint!