Front end frame strength
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Front end frame strength
I'm thinking about putting a home made grille guard on my '94 F-150 that would withstand impact from a large deer or livestock. I've already made some brackets to weld to the front of the frame tubes so I have something solid to bolt it and the stock bumper to. I was just wondering If the accordion portion of the frame would be strong enough for such an impact or do I have to reinforce it somehow? Im trying to make it as strong and as light as possible(is that possible?) since is just a half ton w/ a 4.9.
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Thanks in advance
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If you have the telescoping bumper mounts, you might want to craft some mounts that go back to the frame a ways for a solid connection. I know those colapsable mounts are only good for 5-10 MPH so a solid mount would be wise.
On a side note, I have always wanted to mount a train cow catcher on the front of mine but I do not think the local constable would be impressed
If you have the telescoping bumper mounts, you might want to craft some mounts that go back to the frame a ways for a solid connection. I know those colapsable mounts are only good for 5-10 MPH so a solid mount would be wise.
On a side note, I have always wanted to mount a train cow catcher on the front of mine but I do not think the local constable would be impressed
