Black steel Ford front bumper with brush guard, blue Ford oval,…

This is the plan: a C8x11.5 (just like the previous one) with some 1/4" plate attached by square tubes to the frame, and a fold-down tube grille guard (again). The black trim will be taken from a stock '94-96 bumper. The outboard sectons will be storage boxes (as before). But instead of recessing the shackles this time (which takes up some storage space), I'm putting them out front to help protect the fairlead, and for the styling. They may also be useful as cable guides for side pulls, or as steps. And their receivers will allow me to easily add temporary features, like a snow plow, or a tow bar. I may even add lights inside the shackles or trim.

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Owner caption October 2012 · Photo 4623 of 6546