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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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1995 XL - Bumper ?

New addition has the I-6 & 5speed. 82 k miles. Suits me but for that ugly bumper. Has been in a mild front ender so not sure if its original, or the previous owner had to add the bumper to get this shade of ugly.

My question is whether we can fit a chrome and rubber style that i think the xlt trim had? Will be doing a full suspension rebuild very soon so will look around up there and see how it is connected. Interested to know whether there may be unexpected differences in connecting up a different bumper? Have seen some with exposed bolt heads so really have no idea what to expect. Any insight appreciated.

Looks like he sat under some pine duff for a spell with the paint faded as it is.

Here's the most flattering shot i could get. At any rate he is hooked up and working!

Thanks for any insights!


 
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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 05:44 PM
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The chrome bumper with moulding is 100% bolt on
 
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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 06:13 PM
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Sweeeet! Will get the search on for a good used one then.
Guessing this is a cheap aftergrill too, but no worries with it.

82 k miles and a CE light after it is warmed up, thinking perhaps the oxy sensor. Have a code reader coming to confirm.

Then a tune up.

Has an odd green build up in the bottom of coolant reservoir. Almost looks like condensad algea. Weird. Probably change the bottom radiator hose and flush the block.

Truck hasn't had a lot of attention, any suggestions based on the miles alone?
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Old Jan 28, 2018 | 06:41 PM
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Pretty sure a paper clip is all the code reader you need
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 05:02 AM
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Anyone know which years will swap directly with the 95' bumper?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 05:38 AM
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Appear to be the base model grill and argent bumper.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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Just getting the reader for the convenience Humphrey, surely will pull it out more than once.
Not sure this one was chromed, My4. It is a 1995 too. It must use the mounting kit as there are no visable bolts on the face. Ill check that LMC catalog for the schematics, thanks!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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Painted steel was the standard XL bumper
 
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Originally Posted by My4Fordtrucks
Painted steel was the standard XL bumper
My 95 and 94 are XL units and they are chrome and neither was a replacement.
Back then I guess anything was possible though.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 05:35 AM
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Anyone know which years will swap directly with the 95' bumper?
92-97(old body style f250 and f350)
 
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Old Jan 30, 2018 | 12:00 PM
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My 95 and 94 are XL units and they are chrome and neither was a replacement.
Back then I guess anything was possible though.
Chrome package? Mine has chrome bumpers, headlight surrounds, grille, mirrors and wheel well trim as part of the chrome appearance package.
 
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