Bumper for my '88

mtnmotoadv · Nov 20, 2018

Hi all,

New here.
Just picked up an '88 XLT extra cab.

Would like to build a mild prerunner to accompany my '93 Bronco.

I'm looking for bumper options.

So far I've found these:

Duff Tuff
https://www.dufftuff.com/Ft_Prerunner_Bumper_1983_88_Bronco_II_Ranger_p/7800.htm

Affordable Offroad
https://affordableoffroad.com/shop/elite-prerunner-front-bumper-ford-ranger-83-92-ford-bronco-ii-84-90/

https://affordableoffroad.com/shop/elite-prerunner-winch-front-bumper-ford-ranger-83-92-ford-bronco-ii-84-90/

Anything else out there?

I'd prefer something with a skidplate but so far haven't found anything out there. Probably all custom builds.

sgtsandman · Nov 20, 2018

There are a few out there for the Ranger in general but I’m not home to share the links. Check out James Oaks’ web site for a couple of leads.

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adsm08 · Nov 20, 2018

I'm not sure where you are, but Affordable Off-Road might be able to help you out if you give them a call and see what they can do.

They are based near where I used to live, and one of the guys I worked with knew one of their guys. When they wanted to proto-type a front bumper for the ZJs they used his, gave him the original, and paid to get his Jeep into Motorama for a few years as their display unit, he just had to keep their stickers on it.

sgtsandman · Nov 20, 2018

Home now. Try these links and see if they have anything for your year of truck

http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/front_ford_ranger.htm

http://www.fearceoffroad.com/

http://www.ironbullbumpers.com/

http://www.jamesoaksenterprises.com/index.php?main_page=index

bobbywalter · Nov 20, 2018

best thing that happened to the universe.

1988 rangers.

are you building our own stuff and looking at style or do you want bolt ons?

where are you located??....that bronco is right up our alley in these parts...i am staring at its ranger counterpart as i type this...

bobbywalter · Nov 20, 2018

damn...that bronco is perfect.....downloading picture just so i can remember what 1st rate understated is supposed to be.

adsm08 · Nov 20, 2018

bobbywalter said:
where are you located??....that bronco is right up our alley in these parts...i am staring at its ranger counterpart as i type this...

My first thought on seeing that was "Holy crap, TRS-2's big brother!"

mtnmotoadv · Nov 20, 2018

Thanks for all the replies!

I'm located in western Montana, south of Missoula.

I am looking for a bolt-on application.
I don't have the skills or tools to build my own.

And thanks for the compliments on my Bronco. She's my baby.
I put a lot of work into her.

I hope to make the Ranger just as cool.

bobbywalter · Nov 21, 2018

well it moves. definitely a family resemblance to your bronco

i did not build the bumpers on the trs.

nice bumpers though. missing some rubber off the rears too....

mtnmotoadv · Nov 22, 2018

Also, where can I get some bumper relocation brackets for a 3” BL?

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sgtsandman · Nov 22, 2018

mtnmotoadv said:
Also, where can I get some bumper relocation brackets for a 3” BL?

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James Oaks has body lifts on his web page, so I figure that might be a good place to check. Depending on the kit, it might have those brackets with it.

Another place to check would be LMC truck. Beyond that, you will probably need to internet search.

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mtnmotoadv · Nov 22, 2018

sgtsandman said:
James Oaks has body lifts on his web page, so I figure that might be a good place to check. Depending on the kit, it might have those brackets with it.

Another place to check would be LMC truck. Beyond that, you will probably need to internet search.

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Thanks.
Yeah I’ve ben searching but to no avail yet.

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