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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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front bumper bolts

What size are they? Trying to find longer bolts to shim my bumper out with.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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go with (4) 1/2" X 2.5"
and get some 5/8" nuts as spacers. They are approx 3/4" thick
 
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Just regular bolts?
 
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Are we taking the hex head grade 8 bolts at lowes and will I need to buy the nuts to make those work? I'm thinking 3 nuts on each bolt to bring it out quite a bit. That should eliminate any future issues.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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Yeah, just regular bolts. I would not go more than 1" out or it will look like complete S H I T.

Trim the inner comers if you need to
 
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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I was wondering about that. It's really hard to find pictures of bumpers spaced out.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jarryd
I was wondering about that. It's really hard to find pictures of bumpers spaced out.
I'm on my phone and can't post a pic, but mine is spaced out about 5/8" from stock of you've seen pics of it. You can see it here in some of the last several pictures: Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - View Single Post - 1988 F-350 Build Thread
 
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I already finished doing it. I was able to move it up and out so I got a ton of clearance. Better than ever before.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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I already finished doing it. I was able to move it up and out so I got a ton of clearance. Better than ever before.
That is an 88 truck, yours is a 92-96. COMPLETELY different bumper set up
 
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
That is an 88 truck, yours is a 92-96. COMPLETELY different bumper set up
Yea. Mine was super easy. Better than most of my projects.
 
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That is an 88 truck, yours is a 92-96. COMPLETELY different bumper set up
Yes, different setup. I just figured it could help give the general look in relation to the body.
 
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It's really hard to tell that I even changed anything unless you're looking for it.
 
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It's really hard to tell that I even changed anything unless you're looking for it.
And that is what you want
 
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