Another bumper question, what are you using?
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I don't like the look of a modern bumper on these old trucks...but if you do you might also look at some Ford Ranger bumpers. A friend of mine had a late 80s Ranger step bumper on the rear of his 48. It looked okay and was about the right width... 
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Originally Posted by 4tl8ford
A few years ago some Dufus bumped me from the rear in stop and go traffic, I got out and his front bumper had gone over the hitch. This jerk was screaming at me for hurting his car, then he asked what the He** I was going to do.
I got in my Truck flipped it to 4WD, thru it in low and punched it, the front bumper stayed with me for about 40 feet before spinning to the side of the road.
I got in my Truck flipped it to 4WD, thru it in low and punched it, the front bumper stayed with me for about 40 feet before spinning to the side of the road.
Thanks guys! Great suggestions.
It always amazes me how much talent is on this board. You guys are awesome.
Ross, I will be going with a class 3 hitch that mounts to the frame. I "scrounged" a reciever hitch from a late model truck. I will have to narrow it a bit to fit my frame but it shouldn't be a big deal.
As you all have surmised, I will be applying my "tightwadability" (fancy new word) to the bumper as well so I'm tryin to keep my eyes open on my wrecking yard runs for something that might fit.
El Cabron, Nice work! that looks really good!
Screwloose2, Great looking truck! I saved a pic of your truck for future reference.
Thanks for all the ideas
Bobby
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I always wondered what those Jeep round bumpers (not the round tubes but the hoops) would look like with a hitch. Then the hitch could be mounted higher in the middle and you could cover the hitch with your license plate. I have never seen one like this, but when I get to that point, I'm going to give it a try.
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Jumping on the hitch issue again, you might consider the Reese Hitch option. Yes they are too expensive new, but they can be found used and in just as good shape. If you really like playing around you can probably fabricate a better Reese hitch too. (I don't know if everyone calls it a reese hitch, but I mean the setup that bolts on under the bumper and you can slide the receiver out by pulling a pin.)
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Mo52Merc,
Thats what I will be using, its called a reciever hitch, Reese is just a brand name. I have the hitch already, I'll have to narrow it a bit to fit my frame but that won't be a problem.
1Digger,
I haven't seen the Jeep bumpers, I'll try and pay attention while I'm out driving around and see what they look like
Bobby
Thats what I will be using, its called a reciever hitch, Reese is just a brand name. I have the hitch already, I'll have to narrow it a bit to fit my frame but that won't be a problem.
1Digger,
I haven't seen the Jeep bumpers, I'll try and pay attention while I'm out driving around and see what they look like
Bobby
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This is a gallery link showing my rear bumper: https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...=91568&width=0
I'm satisfied with the overall look, but it is made from excessively heavy material. It was on a pickup bed made into trailor, and is 5/6 inch channel, with 3/8 inch straps going into frame. Someday I'll duplicate it out of lighter material. Ends terminate at the bedsides.
I'm satisfied with the overall look, but it is made from excessively heavy material. It was on a pickup bed made into trailor, and is 5/6 inch channel, with 3/8 inch straps going into frame. Someday I'll duplicate it out of lighter material. Ends terminate at the bedsides.
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46yblock,
WOW! that is a great truck!!
That bumper ought to be plenty stout enough!
thanks
Bobby
WOW! that is a great truck!!
That bumper ought to be plenty stout enough!
thanks
Bobby
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Bobby:
I use stock rear bumpers on my own and all the trucks I build. Since all the trucks I do are 4WD, they all have good ground clearance and the bumpers are up where they protect. For the record, I do not think that low trucks look very good, and where I live they would be impractical.
As for the receiver hitch, I am not aware of any kits, but I use the ones designed for the Chevrolet Silverado and modify it to fit inside the frame rails, and just like the Silverado, the receiver is not attached to the bumper and is positioned just short of flush with the bumper and is under the bumper. This height is perfect for most applications without any drop.
Alanco
I use stock rear bumpers on my own and all the trucks I build. Since all the trucks I do are 4WD, they all have good ground clearance and the bumpers are up where they protect. For the record, I do not think that low trucks look very good, and where I live they would be impractical.
As for the receiver hitch, I am not aware of any kits, but I use the ones designed for the Chevrolet Silverado and modify it to fit inside the frame rails, and just like the Silverado, the receiver is not attached to the bumper and is positioned just short of flush with the bumper and is under the bumper. This height is perfect for most applications without any drop.
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Colonel,
Yep, those old original bumpers are plenty tough. Years back I had a 1960 F100 short wide bed with a big window. Ther rear bumper was the type that wrapped around the sides and actually bolted to the fenders behind the rear tires. It just had the small steps on either side and was indented in the middle to allow the tailgate to be lowered completely.
Alanco,
Cool, I have the hitch already and I plan to mount it as you describe, just below and not attached to the bumper, as soon as I decide on and find a bumper.
I have to agree on the lowered trucks. There are some out there that look pretty cool but that style is just not for me, especially when the huge wheels with the thin tires are used.....ugh. But, to each his own.
Thanks for the suggestions
Bobby
Yep, those old original bumpers are plenty tough. Years back I had a 1960 F100 short wide bed with a big window. Ther rear bumper was the type that wrapped around the sides and actually bolted to the fenders behind the rear tires. It just had the small steps on either side and was indented in the middle to allow the tailgate to be lowered completely.
Alanco,
Cool, I have the hitch already and I plan to mount it as you describe, just below and not attached to the bumper, as soon as I decide on and find a bumper.
I have to agree on the lowered trucks. There are some out there that look pretty cool but that style is just not for me, especially when the huge wheels with the thin tires are used.....ugh. But, to each his own.
Thanks for the suggestions
Bobby
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