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Old Nov 2, 2019 | 03:22 PM
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Let's talk about bumpers

So the past few days, I just so happened to get passed up by 2 separate Ford trucks that had been lifted and also had aftermarket bumpers on them.

My truck has the stock bumper on it right now, and with the eventual plan to lift it, my state likes to be ****'s about ride height, so to make the bumper the 'correct' height, i'll need what I call a "step down bumper" or "step bumper". Is that what these things are called?

Here are some pictures I took of the trucks:




Can anyone out there tell me where to find these bumpers? Is there a special name to this style of bumper? Are there different brands? Pros and cons? Where could I find some nice aftermarket front bumpers that may close to same style?

Any basic Google search for front aftermarket bumpers for an 80-86 always net ugly black bumpers that look something close to a zombie apocalypse sort of theme and that's just not what i'm going for. I'm wanting some nice heavy chrome bumpers that really make it flashy like in the old days when things like that mattered when you upgraded your truck.

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Old Nov 2, 2019 | 09:52 PM
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I have the same rear bumper on my truck and never did manage to find a manufacturer mark.

Mine is dimpled in places and the ends are bent in a bit. Would like to get a new one or strip it down and try to hammer it out.

Other plan is to get some steel cut out and weld one up. But that is all down the line when a restoration gets completed.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 07:20 AM
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Is this it? This is not just a bumper, it's a hitch system, the bumper is just for looks. Pretty nice really.

https://www.dultmeier.com/products/0.668.6131/13977
 
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
Is this it? This is not just a bumper, it's a hitch system, the bumper is just for looks. Pretty nice really.

https://www.dultmeier.com/products/0.668.6131/13977
Boy that does look close to the 2nd one for sure. Good eye!! Thanks for that.

Any idea on where to find a front bumper similar in style?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 03:50 PM
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The style is called a deep drop center or cowboy. I know that much.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2019 | 08:43 AM
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The one I have is a Westin
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If I remember correctly Laverne also makes a few or did ?

Reese makes a nice one
https://www.reesehitches.com/product...iABEgITOfD_BwE
 
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Old Nov 5, 2019 | 11:40 AM
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Mr. Pickup used to make em too. Had one on a 95. I'm sure JCWhitney has one that'll suit your needs.

Or hit the junkyards. Most front bumpers are still in good shape.
 
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