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1980-1996 Bronco RockSolid™ Centered Single Rack Rear Bumper (PF841C)
1980-1996 Bronco RockSolid™ Centered Single Rack Rear Bumper (PF841C)
A new design for a classic feature.
We have heard your requests and have come up with this solution. For some, our traditional single rack rear bumper provides some visibility concerns. Enter our 3rd Gen Bronco bumper with centered spare tire carrier. This new design puts the tire in the center of the tailgate and then we lowered it for added visibility while still being able to accept up to a 37" tire. This bumper comes without a receiver hitch however you can add one if you choose.
Like our standard tire rack design, this rack is made of 2"x3" x 0.188 wall rectangular tube and a beefed up 3/4" pivot bolt and heims* which are rated at 15,850 lbs of static radial load and we took it an extra step by adding our branded pivot brace which just adds an aggressive look to the overall structure. And included in all our rear bumpers with swing out racks is our Rack Lockout System. This system prevents swingout rack from swinging around too far and hitting the side of your truck or swinging back on you when you’re trying to get into the back. The heims are permanently lubricated which ensures a smooth and easy hinge to maintain. Included with this beefy rack is our fully adjustable cam latch system that will offer many years of rattle free use. 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 deny that there is not a better option for your full size Bronco.
*On 07/30/2023, we began using 3/4" Heims on the Centered Swing-out bumpers. The 5/8 heims are not interchangeable with the 3/4" heims. The 5/8" heims with the grease zerk are rated at 6,850 lbs of static radial load. The 5/8" heims without grease zerk are rated at 11,350 lbs of static radial load.
Unrated Receiver
You can add an unrated receiver to your bumper for mild towing but please use your best judgement. Our hitches are unrated but can support the stock towing capacity of a Bronco (we do not claim this on f-series trucks). Our bumper mounting system bolts on the vehicle frame. Small and lightweight single axle trailers aretypically safe to tow behind your Bronco. If you tow something that you shouldn't be towing with your Bronco, you could seriously injure yourself or others should something fail. We are not liable for any damage, loss or injury.
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.
XLT Eddie Bauer Models
If you run into an issue with the tailgate trim hitting the cam bail when the tailgate is open, you can run a new cable stop (approx 17") on your tailgate. Otherwise, you will have to notch the trim.
Mounting to F-Series Trucks
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 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 DO NOT provide installation assistance in this case.
Bumper Dimensions
Interior dimension between two side wings is 76".
Rack Lockout System
Our new system stops the carrier automatically with our new t-handle pin* system. The t-handles are Anodized Black 1/2″ billet aluminum. The handle slides along a plate 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-handles, they purchased from another company and incorporated into our new lockout system.
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