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I love the look of the 08 thru 2015 and will get it powder coated and use it for now but boy was I suprized when I took it apart. I posted it for those that dont know and may want to know how these are built!!
The front and rear end on newer trucks are designed to crumple in an accident in order to better preserve the cab and keep passengers safe. A bit of weight savings also helps with fuel economy and payload.
The front and rear end on newer trucks are designed to crumple in an accident in order to better preserve the cab and keep passengers safe. A bit of weight savings also helps with fuel economy and payload.
I recently purchased my 2012. and both rear "Bumper" panels are dented... they look very THIN.... I have not looked into disassembly..."YET".
You will need a T45 Torx to disassemble it and your good to go. I was suprized to see no upper support and for sure if you were to back into anything you will crunch your bed.
The picture below came from the link below. Mecdac mentioned the top is aftermarket and bottom is OEM, however I believe it has to do with the years they were produced.
The picture below came from the link below. Mecdac mentioned the top is aftermarket and bottom is OEM, however I believe it has to do with the years they were produced.
Yeah for sure it must be the years as mine is OEM. I'm all for gas mileage and payload but I like a little Armor too and would one piece of strut to the upper part for support make that much difference!! I may weld in some added suport to the inner frame if its do able.
I'm pretty pleased with the bumper on my 2000. About a year ago I hit a deer at 45 mph and didn't leave a scratch on it. I expected half the front end to be torn off from how it sounded. My sister hit a deer with her Mariner and had to do close to $3,000 in body work to fix it.
When it comes to saving weight, I would rather it come from stuff I don't need(power windows, locks, navigation systems, TV screens, etc).
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