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Jan 9, 2006 | 04:55 PM

Gearheadjo

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Backed into tree, looking to replace bumper

Finally dented rear bumper 04 250 SD snowplowing. Anyone know where to get custom made HD rear bumpers. I built last one on 93 350 out of 4" x 8" 1/2 inch steel angle. Backed into several trees with that and never bent it. It was just a matter of time before I backed into something. Stock bumpers are flimsy at best, but at least it didn't hit body. Been searching but can't find much. Thanks!

Jan 9, 2006 | 06:52 PM

jetskiman6969

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Hey buddy, how about just avoid backing up TOO far?? I've plowed snow for over 25 yrs. and never backed into anything

Jan 9, 2006 | 10:40 PM

HarryD001

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I did a bit of surfing heres what I came up with

http://www.buckstop.biz/rear.html

http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...roductId=10342

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Ford-Super-Duty-F-350-F250-Rear-Chrome-Truck-Bumper_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33640QQitemZ8028 197284QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Jan 9, 2006 | 11:05 PM

jake00

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Jan 10, 2006 | 09:24 AM

Gearheadjo

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Well hey buddy, I've been plowing in the high mountains of colorado since 1974 and after a 12 hr. plow day sometimes you lose concentration and have a mishap, so I wish I hadn'et backed into a tree but this stuff happens. I'm glad you are so perfect.

Jan 10, 2006 | 12:36 PM

jim henderson

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Depending on how bad it is, maybe you can put a hook and chain on it and wrap the chain around the tree and pull it straight? I have done this with my factory bumper which is probably flimsier than yours, but it worked and it didn't take much power to do.

I am cheap and prone to make shifts so...

Jim Henderson

Jan 10, 2006 | 08:18 PM

3BLADZ

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Originally Posted by jim henderson

I don't think he is worried about the tree being crooked! lol But really, I have seen the buckstop bumper and it is cool. You can get it w/ cut outs for b/u lights. About the comment about plowing for 12 hours, after 24 it is easier to just hit something instead of moving your foot to the brake pedal.

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Jan 10, 2006 | 09:08 PM

99f350sd

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Been there done that. Tree didn't move. I made a bumper for my truck that has to be the beefiest one on the planet. I think you could total the truck and the bumper would survive, 6x8" box steel 1/4" wall,capped the ends and put 2 lights in there so I can see what I hit next time. Nice because I took off the trailer hitch and used 3 1/2 " 3/8"angle under the frame and bolted it up to the bottom of the frame in 4 spots on each side with grade 8 bolts. I welded a new hitch rec on the bottom that is miles stronger than the stock hitch plus alittle higher which is good for my trailer. On the bottom of the bumper I put 2 99 f350 front hooks on for a place to grab....Beefy.

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