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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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Front bumper swap
How much difference is there in the frame where the front bumper attaches on 81 to 96 4x4s?
I want to put a winch bumper on my 190 f150 4x4/ do I need a bumper specific to that model and year, or all the bumper attachments the same?
I found one for sale that came off a 94 f 250.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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The front frame rails are totally different. You would be making custom brackets.
 
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I've had to chop 4" off the frame of my '94 4x4 F150 to install the 87-91 bumper on it, and make/weld custom brackets on it.
 
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Thanks I guess I'll have to buy a truck to fit the bumper.
 
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