Rear bumper ideas?
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Rear bumper ideas?
Hi,
I have a 1993 f-150 extended cab. It's too long to fit in my garage by the length of the bumper. I live in New York and it's getting cold so I would really like to get it in the garage. I thought about just removing the bumper completely, but don't think that is the best idea. I also considered replacing the bumper with wood cut to fit flush under the tailgate. Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
Seth
I have a 1993 f-150 extended cab. It's too long to fit in my garage by the length of the bumper. I live in New York and it's getting cold so I would really like to get it in the garage. I thought about just removing the bumper completely, but don't think that is the best idea. I also considered replacing the bumper with wood cut to fit flush under the tailgate. Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
Seth
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Have you looked at roll pans?
Roll pans eliminate the step bumper with a pretty piece of fiberglass, steel or plastic. I don't know if they add a brace to them, but I've seen several offered with a hidden tow hitch. With the hidden kits, you drop the lic plate down to expose the receiver.
Roll pans eliminate the step bumper with a pretty piece of fiberglass, steel or plastic. I don't know if they add a brace to them, but I've seen several offered with a hidden tow hitch. With the hidden kits, you drop the lic plate down to expose the receiver.
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I'd also look onto the roll pan. If not, you can use the pythagorean theorem to calculate how high you need your bumper to be and get a ramp and drive up that...may be more trouble than it's worth though. Exactly how much room would you need to make?
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Thanks guys, I looked into roll pans, but to be honest, I don't love how they all seem to look "street trucky".... Maybe there is some other option. I suppose I could just have a welder create a bumper for me out of steel, but that will likely be expensive. I am still exploring the wood idea, but need to confirm that will pass inspection.
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What about the factory flush fit bumpers they ran on the ford trucks from 1965 t0 1988? They were on fullsize broncos. It was the option instead of a step bumper. I think they are about 6 inches more shallow than the step bumper. Just a thought.
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May try looking at the conversion vans on the the 87-96 f150/250 frame? They will most likely have a smaller, fancy looking bumper.
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