I have seen a few threads on front bumpers, but I was wondering about rear bumpers. Where is a good place to get a replacement one that isnt made of tin foil? My stock one got it a fight with a pole and no junkyards around here have older dodges.

 

One or two companies make all the step-bumpers, the only difference being the location of the brackets.

One off a 1987, or earlier, Chevy/GMC should bolt right up.


It is a lot more fun, and WAY BETTER, to weld up one to your own likings.

You can add all kinds of goodies; and, made of tubing or pipe, with good air-tight welds, it can become an air-tank.

A swing-away spare-tire carrier is always a nice touch, as are Jerry-can holsters, HandyMan Jack, shovel axe pick hangers, etc.

 

Ford bumpers are pretty close. I had to bend the bracket a little to get one to work on mine. It looks good but is awfully light. Paid thirty bucks for it. Just saw an actual chrome Dodge one locally for thirty bucks. I should pick it up.

 

get a brute bumper if you want a heavy one

http://www.agsystemsonline.com/webst...fm?Category=39

 

Air tank in the bumper. That is a great idea!!!!! I have been toying with putting a junkyard bumper on or making my own. I think I am now sold on making my own. I guess its time to start putting it on paper.

 

Check these out. I am thinking about these very seriously:

http://www.buckstop.biz/rear.html

 

The son's truck has a really neat heavy-duty bumper that says P & H Manufacturing, Shelbyville, Illinois on it.

This bumper has big long shock-absorbing cylinders under each frame-rail.

The center hitch plate is made with a triangular portion where it slides into a matching triangular socket inside the bumper.

There is a cammed handle that lifts a BIG spring-loaded pin, turning loose this hitch-plate, so that it can be pulled rear-ward and pivoted into alignment with the trailer being hooked to.

Once the trailer-hitch is secured, the handle is un-cammed, releasing the BIG pin.

Then, you back the truck up against the trailer, forcing the hitch-plate to align itself back into its triangular recess.

When everything falls into place, the BIG spring-loaded pin snaps back through the hole in the plate, and into the matching hole in the lower portion of the bumper, locking everything back together.

That bumper is real handy and also makes for a great conversation piece.

 

Thanks for all the ideas guys. I want a stock looking rear bumper that is chrome. I dont really intend on hitting the bumper again so I might just get a stock replacement. Any cheap ones out there? I searched and they were all in the $150 range.

 

edit too bad i did not no you were looking for one i had 2 for sale never sold so they went for scrap metal