87-91 v. 92-97 front frame differences

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Aug 22, 2009 | 04:49 PM

F250FarmBoy

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87-91 v. 92-97 front frame differences

Are there any major differences between the 87-91 and 92-97 front frames? I'm asking cause I was wondering if a plow set-up from a 92-97 would fit on my '89?

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Aug 23, 2009 | 01:22 AM

Sycostang67

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The frame horns where the bumpers attach are very different. I'm not familiar with how a plow attaches to a truck so I can't say whether or not it will work.

Aug 23, 2009 | 11:46 AM

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Are there any major differences between the 87-91 and 92-97 front frames? I'm asking cause I was wondering if a plow set-up from a 92-97 would fit on my '89?

Thanks

Totaly different and i would be the farm the two plow frame DO NOT interchange without lots of fab work
here is a 92-96 frame horn
<a href="http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/diesel_brad/?action=view&current=000_0735.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/diesel_brad/000_0735.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
I dont have any pics of a 80-91 frame to show you the differences, but you can look at your truck frame to see what is different

Aug 23, 2009 | 11:54 AM

F250FarmBoy

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Wow, I never saw how curvy those are. Is that supposed to be some sort of "crumple" zone in case of a front end collision?

Guess I know now. I don't really need a plow right now, just looking at options cause I would like to get one eventually.

Aug 23, 2009 | 12:31 PM

Diesel_Brad

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Yup. that fords crumple zone

Aug 23, 2009 | 03:33 PM

Big_Al59

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What vehicle is that pic from? A 150, 250? 2 or 4wd? I don't remember seeing those on my 250.

Aug 23, 2009 | 04:13 PM

Diesel_Brad

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It is from an 94 F150 like the OP asked for. The F150 is the only one w the crumple zone

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Aug 23, 2009 | 05:24 PM

Big_Al59

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The OP never mentioned a vehicle size.

Aug 23, 2009 | 05:27 PM

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Big_Al59

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I don't think 250's or 350's have crumple zones, if they do I can't find them on mine.

Aug 23, 2009 | 08:13 PM

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here is a 92-97 F250-350 frame. Again, different than a 80-91 frame. And i know for a fact that the plow frames are not interchangeable
Outside
<a href="http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/diesel_brad/?action=view&current=000_0729.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/diesel_brad/000_0729.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Inside
<a href="http://s108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/diesel_brad/?action=view&current=000_0736.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n29/diesel_brad/000_0736.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

I would of swore you asked for an f150 frame. I even thought it odd being you did not have one.

Aug 24, 2009 | 01:00 PM

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Sycostang67

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This is an 85, but the frame horns are the same up to 91. The only real difference between the 80-86 and 87-91 frame horns is a few holes.

Aug 24, 2009 | 02:46 PM

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Snowplow maker make mount for 1980 though 1991 on Bronco F150 though to F350 but F450 should be same.

92 though 97 For F250 to F350 but not sure F150.

I have snowplow Mount for that Boss Rt3 but no plow. They will fit 1980 though 1991. Anyone want buy?

Oct 25, 2019 | 04:51 PM

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texcon91f150

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Specs between bumper horns 91 f 150

Would you happen to know what the space between the bumper horns should be on 91 f150? trying to realign and before I workout with the bumper again, I wish to know the distance therefore I know that is as good as It will get. Thank you,

Oh, My measurement is close to 40".

Last edited by texcon91f150; Oct 25, 2019 at 04:54 PM. Reason: add a measurement