78/79 Front Bumper Brackets?
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78/79 Front Bumper Brackets?
I have searched around and have not seen replacement parts for this item. 
Also, I have seen replacement bumpers-LMC, D.C. that do not have the holes in the bumper to attach these. Where these only on the 78 and 79's?
Also, I have seen replacement bumpers-LMC, D.C. that do not have the holes in the bumper to attach these. Where these only on the 78 and 79's?
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Oops. I skimmed, as this question has been posted sooo many times already.
Doesn't appear to be factory.
The only closet thing I could find was a brace [straight, not at 45] and used only on 4WDs.
Doesn't appear to be factory.
The only closet thing I could find was a brace [straight, not at 45] and used only on 4WDs.
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My 78 f-150 4wd had the same angle bracket. I would just drill a hole in the new bumper, in the frame if needed, and bolt em' on.
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I just searched again.
No way in any form is that puny brace is factory.
Look at this illustration for reference.
No way in any form is that puny brace is factory.
Look at this illustration for reference.
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Well I beg to differ. Nothing has been done to this truck since bought. The bumper is original and at the edge where this bracket attaches has been extended down a bit to accommodate the hole for the nut. Bumpers made from the factor mold for these years also have the 'tab and hole' if if you will for the bolt also.
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Thanks. Maybe they added these late in 78 as others have the bracket too.
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Well I beg to differ. Nothing has been done to this truck since bought. The bumper is original and at the edge where this bracket attaches has been extended down a bit to accommodate the hole for the nut. Bumpers made from the factor mold for these years also have the 'tab and hole' if if you will for the bolt also.
D8TZ17980C .. Left Bumper Brace-to Frame / Obsolete
Fits: 1978/79 F150 Super Cab 4WD / 1978/79 Bronco.
Fits: 1978/79 F250 4WD / 1979 F350 4WD.
BOTH of these brackets were obsoleted in October 1980.
To be obsoleted this soon means only one thing: Ford found them un-necessary.
No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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D3TZ17752A .. Right Bumper Bracket / Obsolete
D3TZ17753A .. Left Bumper Bracket / Obsolete
Fits: 1973/79 F250 / 1973/77 F350.
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D8TZ17980B .. Right Bumper Brace-to Frame / Obsolete
D8TZ17980C .. Left Bumper Brace-to Frame / Obsolete
Fits: 1978/79 F150 Super Cab 4WD / 1978/79 Bronco.
Fits: 1978/79 F250 4WD / 1979 F350 4WD.
D3TZ17753A .. Left Bumper Bracket / Obsolete
Fits: 1973/79 F250 / 1973/77 F350.
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D8TZ17980B .. Right Bumper Brace-to Frame / Obsolete
D8TZ17980C .. Left Bumper Brace-to Frame / Obsolete
Fits: 1978/79 F150 Super Cab 4WD / 1978/79 Bronco.
Fits: 1978/79 F250 4WD / 1979 F350 4WD.
