stevenelle Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 It seems that most B series did not come with a rear bumper and most were add-ons. Is there a more correct type of rear bumper for these trucks? Specifially, should the bumper go all the way out to the full width of the truck including the rear fenders, or should they be shorter and only go the width of the box. I know it is mostly personal preference, but I'm not sure what would look nicer and be more functional. A full width bumper does interfere with the visibility of the license plate. Any thoughts on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Here's what the factory bumper looks like. The hitch is aftermarket. Dennis Sullivan aka Dennis MN has a transplanted rear bumper on his beautiful red truck. Not sure what vehicle it came from but it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Loya B1B Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 The original bumper does interfere with the license plate bracket that attaches to the rear light, which is why Reg and I have ours mounted differently. Side note: Reg, please send me a personal email before you list that trailer hitch on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 "Side note: Reg, please send me a personal email before you list that trailer hitch on eBay.;)" Side note to Mario: Mario, I aint agonna sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_MN Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Dennis Sullivan has a transplanted rear bumper on his beautiful red truck. Not sure what vehicle it came from but it looks good. QUOTE] Thanks for the compliment... the bumper is from a 87 or so Ford Ranger. I removed the front bumper and replaced it with an original but the back bumper was pretty functional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintrader Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 This is the bumper that came on my 51. I would guess a after market option added at the dealer. I have removed it so that the tailgate can swing all the down for loading. Also some samples of other bumpers. Dutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest P15-D24 Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I have one of the stock bumpers and brackets and it is identical to what Reg posted. My complaint about the is they interfere with dropping the tailgate all the way down. Make loading a bit awkward unless you chain up the gate so it is parallel to the bed. Second issue is the license plate. If you have the correct bracket (stamped metal not cast post) you can mount the license plate in the normal position and have fully visible, and not interfere with the bumper. I'm currently using a heavy duty step bumper which makes getting in and out of the bed really easy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey beard Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hey Reg, Truck looks very nice. What did you do with your bed sides that eliminated the factory press markings? Does that make it more aerodynamic? Great paint job. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Dave, It's the low sided box and doesn't have any pressed areas in it. Yes...I can get ~.0001% better gas mileage compared to a high sided box with those pesky ribs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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