Hi I was wondering if anyone has a factory push bar that they would consider selling. Lmk thanks Chris.

 

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There are # of people looking for them so you might be in a long line. Ebay has them every so often. The "Castus Smasher" as they call them on early Bronco's looks like the full size truck one, but it will NOT fit.

 

Oh ok thank you!

 

It's such a simple design, I'm really surprised that no one reproduces these things. I've been tempted to start producing some myself.

 

1978/79 Bronco uses the same push bar as 1978/79 F100/350 (D8TZ-17996-B).

There was a one year only push bar listed for 1977 F100/350 (D7TZ-17984-A), which uses a different front bumper than 1978/79.

 

When I say "Early Bronco" I mean 66-77 pre Bronco II. And that one will NOT fit.... like I said. People find it on the web for sale and think it will fit.

And yes the one off the 78/79 Bronco will fit a 78/79 F150 F250.

So FordC mike make them, the hard part is the 90 bend on the bottom without bunching the pipe.

Here is a fellow FTE members take on reproducing them. "I took some measurements today while I had my tape measure out. it's 2" O.D. tube. The main hoop is just under 6 feet long, believe it or not. The cross bar is 32" long. They don't look that big, do they? The cross bar is 24 inches plus about half the bend radius on each side or 7 inches. Therefore, 32 inches is about right.
Based on my calcs, these are the bends based on a 7-inch radius:
Desired project dimensions:
Length #1 = 18 inches (angled upright) Angle #1 = 82°
Length #2 = 24 inches (crossbar) Angle #2 = 82°
Length #3 = 18 inches (angled upright)
Calculated straight tube dimensions:
Bend Mark #1 = 12.90 inches Angle #1 = 82°
Bend Mark #2 = 34.75 inches Angle #2 = 82°
Cut Off Mark = 57.70 inches

I recommend bending the main hoop first and then the bends at the lower mounts last. They aren't as critical. Therefore, increase the lengths above by enough so the bender has something to hold on to. I figure it'll take at least an 8-foot length of tube.

Before releasing the tube, measure the outside spread along the tube where it will be bent back to meet the bumper. The tubing center lines should be about 3.5 to 4 inches more than the measurement between the lower bumper mounting bolts."

HIO Silver just posted a great measurement pic, I am looking for it.

 

Do you have a photo of what you are looking for. I have a GrillGuard with tall push bars, but I don't know if that's what you are looking for.

 

Here is what he is looking for, if it is an OEM push bar.

 

Here's a photo of the one I have.



Original accessories topper and push bars&guard

 

Yes that's exactly what I'm looking for!

 

That looks great! Is that grabber blue?

 

I haven't researched the color but I like it without the accessories on it.


1977 F250 460 A/C CRUISE PS PB XLT CAMPER SPECIAL, DUAL BATTERIES, DUAL BLOCK HEATERS CLEARANCE LIGHTS 34K ORIGINAL MILES

 

I'll send some photos of the guard tomorrow.

 

Posting for reference and archival purposes:



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Thanks for posting it HIO.