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Old Apr 22, 2024 | 11:13 AM
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Bumper step treads?

My '78 F100 has these rubber step treads, but they're deteriorating. Any idea where I can find replacements? I've searched all over and can't seem to stumble upon the right keywords. Thanks!





 
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You need to know/find out the manufacture of that very specific rear bumper, those steps are sort of similar to newer nerf bars step plates.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2024 | 06:15 PM
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Interesting, don't recall ever seeing those.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2024 | 07:58 AM
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You need to know/find out the manufacture of that very specific rear bumper, those steps are sort of similar to newer nerf bars step plates.
I see. So those likely came with the bumper? I assumed they were an add-on. Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2024 | 09:29 AM
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I have never seen thosevold style "tube" bumpers have any kind of step, rubber or steel. So they could of came on the bumper or been added by the pervious owner when he slipped and fell off the bumper getting out the truck one to many times.

If you can not find any, you might cross you fingers and take one off (pry carefully?) if you can not see any attachment hdwr. And maybe you can find alternate that will work? Check E-trailer web site. Maybe get some made on a 3D printer out of some sort of material??
 
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Old Apr 23, 2024 | 10:20 AM
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That step is on a OEM "fancy" chrome non step bumper, matches a front bumper. ???

Might could get a base to fit the contour, and have it chromed, then get a rubber step pad on it. Looks like it mounted using the top bumper bolt, might be rust under it, or new looking chrome?

My guess, was maybe sold through J C Whittney, etc ....
 
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Looks like it came out of a JC Whitney catalog circa 1984.
 
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Looks like it came out of a JC Whitney catalog circa 1984.
I have a few catalogs saved, if I can find them. I'll look in a bit.

 
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You guys are amazing with your knowledge! I can't recall what I ate for breakfast.

I'm not sure what would make my bumper "fancy," but it generally matches the front. The front has those vertical bumpers, not step pads. Yes, the step is attached via the bolt hole. I might just pull them off and see how things look under. Summit appears to have a couple replacement bumpers (no pads), although the pictures aren't great:

Auto Metal Direct Bumpers 990-4573-1
Goodmark Bumpers GMK3143800642A



 
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Ok so an OEM contour/sport bumper. I just seen what looked like a aftermarket tube bumper in your 1st pic. And those rubber steps were added by a PO, for sure. I have never seen that set up (rubber steps) from the factory. But great idea to make the bumper less slipable.

Those front bumper guards/bumperettes are an OEM piece of add on.
https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Fro...xoCdz0QAvD_BwE

Keep in mind I am pretty sure there is a bumper mount (bolt head) under that rubber piece. For when you taking things apart.





 
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