after market bumper
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after market bumper
I am looking for a tougher bumper for the 78 f150. I want to put a winch on it. I also live where wildlife frequently stops in the road and commit suicide.
I checked Ranch hand site. They don't make bumpers for our dentsides. Does any company make those type of bumpers?
I checked Ranch hand site. They don't make bumpers for our dentsides. Does any company make those type of bumpers?
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I am looking for a tougher bumper for the 78 f150. I want to put a winch on it. I also live where wildlife frequently stops in the road and commit suicide.
I checked Ranch hand site. They don't make bumpers for our dentsides. Does any company make those type of bumpers?
I checked Ranch hand site. They don't make bumpers for our dentsides. Does any company make those type of bumpers?
Alternatively, order a winch plate and fairlead and start fabricating one to suit your taste and style. Order the winch later or at the same time... the minimum rating is twice the weight of your truck. Therefore 10,000 lbs but 12,000 lbs is better.
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Ranch Hand never made one for our year....best deal would be to find a Craigslist used one and get to modifying it.
Or..... Proto Fab Products Page #708 is nice!
Maybe you can get a fab shop to make one of there hard to find gems?
Or..... Proto Fab Products Page #708 is nice!
Maybe you can get a fab shop to make one of there hard to find gems?
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The point of a receiver hitch in the front bumper is to be able to use the winch mounted plate as an option on the front or rear if needed.
QD (quick disconnect leading wire type) elec connectors for front or rear power, and you can use it on a trailer too....
I have a long set with QD's on one that fit the winch leads and the other ends are jumper cable clamps, I can use it with any truck....or any buddies truck.
I made it where you have to double pin the receiver in place. Sorry last pic is not so good. And that is NOT a Harbor Freight winch mount plate, that things is a beast!
QD (quick disconnect leading wire type) elec connectors for front or rear power, and you can use it on a trailer too....
I have a long set with QD's on one that fit the winch leads and the other ends are jumper cable clamps, I can use it with any truck....or any buddies truck.
I made it where you have to double pin the receiver in place. Sorry last pic is not so good. And that is NOT a Harbor Freight winch mount plate, that things is a beast!
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I have looked into front reciever hitches and can't find them for a 78. I was thinking of welding one into a bumper, when I get a new one.
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Remember what ever sticks above the bumper that is not attached correctly or built out of thin wall tube is going to destroy you nice outer grill shell/inserts and hood and maybe a radiator if you use the wrong material and or its a crap weld job.
I rate stuff at a 180 to 375lb bambi proof-ness. Use hardened bolts, lock nuts, grade 8 to 10. Double the mount plates, bolt it on each side of the frame and use spacers between the outer frame plates. Make sense?
I rate stuff at a 180 to 375lb bambi proof-ness. Use hardened bolts, lock nuts, grade 8 to 10. Double the mount plates, bolt it on each side of the frame and use spacers between the outer frame plates. Make sense?
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Here is the bumper design. 2 heavy wall tubes going in side the frame (yes hollow) and then bolted and welded to the frame ends.
And some other ideas for you.
And some other ideas for you.
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In between the frame rails, 2 receiver points is better, but more work, 2 handle a hard side pull better.
But limits the trucks that can use it, EVERY one atleast has a rear receiver.
Get a JY rear one for cheap and mod it to fit where the receiver part lines up with the front licence plate.
But limits the trucks that can use it, EVERY one atleast has a rear receiver.
Get a JY rear one for cheap and mod it to fit where the receiver part lines up with the front licence plate.
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