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Aug 5, 2023 | 12:08 PM

d.mccarroll

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Step Bumper Brackets

I am looking for a set of mount brackets for a step bumper for my 68 F100. I am finding plenty of them for the standard bumper and for a step side truck. Mine is the style side. What is the difference in the mounting position between a step side and an style side? I have seen comments where they say the OEM parts are the same for both, but when I look on the websites for the brackets, they specify for step side only.

Aug 5, 2023 | 01:22 PM

RichS2659

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You most likely have a dealer-supplied bumper, not a Ford manufactured bumper. Those came in 69:
https://www.fordification.com/tech/i...r-rearstep.jpg
So who knows if Ford brackets will fit a dealer bumper? Flare side bumpers are totally different so the mounts are different.

Aug 5, 2023 | 06:32 PM

RichS2659

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DC has a set of bumper brackets for $150 for a wide bed bumper. They might fit for a dealer bumper. If not have a welder copy yours for a set.

Aug 5, 2023 | 07:16 PM

d.mccarroll

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Originally Posted by RichS2659

DC has a set of bumper brackets for $150 for a wide bed bumper. They might fit for a dealer bumper. If not have a welder copy yours for a set.

Im a bit dense today, DC? Oh yeah, Dennis Carpenter. I thought of it when I got up and walked to the other room.

Aug 5, 2023 | 07:58 PM

d.mccarroll

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I just found a set that will work with my bumper through Westin. They have the main brackets that go from the frame rails to the tabs inside the bumper. I will fabricate the angle brackets out of some flat stock.