how to bend bumper
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Could this be done by hooking the come along to a tree and the other end to the bumper? or will I need to try to back the bumper up to a tree and use the tree next to it as an anchor point? I'm just thinking the truck will roll when you use the come along.
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The 15k straps used by flatbed truckers have a 3-4" wide hook on one end. It would just help if you can find someway to distribute the load over a larger area while your pulling on it.
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ok again with the 15k straps maybe hook both ends to the bumper as it would distribute the load over a larger area. Should of mentioned this don't need to be a perfect job, Id like it to be a little farther away from the bed once I get it back on.
Ill keep thinking about getting something better to use to distribute the load.
Ill keep thinking about getting something better to use to distribute the load.
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Judging by the photo, you are really needing to rotate the end of the bumper, not bend it. A straight pull probably is not going to give you the right effect.
Can you put a piece of box-section steel, or something rigid, across the top of the bumper horn (lying front to rear), with a piece of wood jammed tightly inside the bumper, to stop it crushing. Then two clamps (front & rear) right around the bumper & box-section.
Jack upward on the rear end of the box-section, while you put weight down on the front end, to twist it back into line.
Can you put a piece of box-section steel, or something rigid, across the top of the bumper horn (lying front to rear), with a piece of wood jammed tightly inside the bumper, to stop it crushing. Then two clamps (front & rear) right around the bumper & box-section.
Jack upward on the rear end of the box-section, while you put weight down on the front end, to twist it back into line.
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What you need is a small flat hook, about 2" wide with a small loop of chain welded to the end. Hook the hook on the bottom of the bumper, place a long metal rod or pole into the loop and rotate the end of the bumper.
I hope you can picture this. I used this years ago on bumpers similar to that when I was in the auto body repair business and it works well.
I hope you can picture this. I used this years ago on bumpers similar to that when I was in the auto body repair business and it works well.
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I'm with stosh on this one....that upward tilt on the end isn't gonna get pulled out. Just buy a used one. Tip: Get one that isn't just a thick sheet metal one like you have. Get one made of steel plate (1/4" i believe). I've had mine 25 years...nothing fazes it!
