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1978-1979 Bronco RockSolid Single Rack Rear Bumper (PF503)
1978-1979 Bronco RockSolid Single Rack Rear Bumper (PF503)
This sleek bumper is made from CNC cut ¼” plate steel and offers the best body protection and style for your full-size Bronco. With its easy bolt-on installation that requires no welding or drilling, it’s hard to beat. Our design wraps around the rear corners to provide our quality protection. This very durable and modern design is also tow hook ready and easy to install. This bumper comes without a receiver hitch however you can add a 2" UNRATED receiver into the bumper if you choose.
This very durable and modern and angular design makes it easy to use a tow hook or you can add a set of D-ring tabs for the ultimate tow points. This bumper also includes a unique tire rack designed which holds a maximum of 37” spare tire. This rack is made of 2"x3" x 0.188 wall rectangular tube. Our unique design ensure many years of rattle free use with our wedge plate system. The hinge uses two 3/4" permanently lubricated heim joints to open the racks which ensures a smooth and easy hinge to maintain. To strengthen the pivot, we have added our PF branded pivot brace. Included with this rugged tire rack is our fully adjustable cam latch system. You won't find these cams just anywhere, as they are built right here in-house just like all of our products. See what makes our bumper system the best one you can have for your Bronco!
Edition
Tack Kit: A tack welded kit that arrives in its true form and will require several hours of welding and grinding to complete. It is not a flat kit and will not be more economical when shipping.
Welded: Arrives as unfinished raw-steel ready to install. We ALWAYS recommend test fitting the bumper to your truck BEFORE applying paint or powder coat. Once you have successfully mounted the bumper to your truck, it is safe to remove it and apply a finish.
Add-Ons
NEW!! Rack Lockout System: Tired of your tire carrier swinging around and hitting the side of your truck or swinging back on you when you're trying to get into the back? This is the answer you have been waiting for! Our new system stops the carrier automatically with our new t-handle pin system. The t-handle pins are polished 1/2" billet aluminum and they function by sliding along a plate attached to the bottom of the pivot system until it is in the optimal position and then the pin is released into a slot cut out of the plate. The system is also over-rideable if you want the rack to swing wider than the plate allows, simply pull up on the t-handle and continue pushing it past the plate. We do not manufacture the t-handle pins, they are purchased from another company and integrated into our product.
NOTES:
- Interior dimension between two side wings is 76"
- If you have an XLT, you may run into an issue with the tailgate trim hitting the cam bail when the tailgate is open. To remedy this, you can run a new cable stop (approx 17") on your tailgate. Otherwise you will have to notch the trim.
- There have been several people who have successfully put these bumpers on pickup trucks. Please keep in mind that these bumpers are made for the Ford Bronco and the stock axles they come with. These bumpers will fit on F-Series pickups however the frame span is not the same, and sometimes the bolt pattern for the spare tire will be different. Mounting the rear bumper to a pickup truck is possible, however it may require moderate to heavy modification to install the bumper properly. You will have to order the correct wheel plate to make the spare tire fit. 8 lug wheel plates are an additional $45. The frame mounts will also need to be ordered unwelded and you will need to modify/create a custom bracket for mounting. We DO NOT recommend putting these bumpers on pickup trucks unless you have an experienced fabricator contracted for the job. We also DO NOT provide installation assistance in this case.
- Orders placed before 06/16/2025 will come WITH a 2" UNRATED receiver. This receiver will be capable of towing whatever your BRONCO is capable of towing. Please use your best judgement when using this receiver and do not load more than your truck is capable of handling safely. the product will also come equipped with a 5/8" pivot system unless ordered otherwise.
- Orders placed after 06/16/2025 will automatically come with a 3/4" pivot system and the branded pivot brace. If you desire a receiver, you will need to add the receiver to the bumper. Again, this will be a 2" UNRATED receiver. This receiver will be capable of towing whatever your BRONCO is capable of towing. Please use your best judgement when using this receiver and do not load more than your truck is capable of handling safely.
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