tow truck push bumper

[ADV]

Tow truck bumper originally off of a 78 f350 but I changed the mount and had in on my 1988 f450.

$100 or make offer

 

[lindstromjd]

Sigh...

I want it. And have absolutely no way to do anything about getting it.

 

[Mulochico]

Been looking for one of those since I got my truck. Just wished you were closer. Shipping would kill me.

 

[warhog]

not for nothing but the people worrying about shipping, you can look into places like Greyhound and the prices are actually pretty reasonable for over sized items. Just a thought if you want something bad enough.

 

[Mulochico]

Can you give me weight, height, length, thickness and the zip from where it would be shipped? (If you are interested) I am interested if the shipping is somewhat reasonable. I will look into it from my end.

Need to know shipping $ to make offer on the part.

 

[ADV]

I will get the weight and measurements, its over by my parents place so it will be a day or so until I get over there.

 

[towcat]

the avg weight of those bumpers is about 400-500lbs. not only are they used to "push" cars, they are also a counterweight to the loads hanging off the ass end of the truck.

 

[icanfixall]

If anyone here would know the weight of this it would be towcat... He has a tow fleet...

 

[Mulochico]

the avg weight of those bumpers is about 400-500lbs. not only are they used to "push" cars, they are also a counterweight to the loads hanging off the ass end of the truck.

Thanks. What's then General consensus, to much for ttb F250?

 

[towcat]

Thanks. What's then General consensus, to much for ttb F250?

how solid is your front end? if it's got miles, it's a bad idea.
yours should be a supercab, therefore a d50 front.
i have two takeoffs on the ground. not sure if I am going to put them back on but am 100% sure that I won't let them go for as cheap as ADV is letting his go for.

 

[Mulochico]

how solid is your front end? if it's got miles, it's a bad idea.
yours should be a supercab, therefore a d50 front.

Yep, supercab/d50. Just did lift kit (springs, shocks, brackets), replaced all steering linkages, & pivot bushings last summer . Was going to remove 1 spring to slightly lower the front end and smooth out the ride a little, but if I do this it should lower it and smooth it out.

Would like a front push bumper, & I think it would work. I am just looking for input if it is worth it . Thanks Towcat and all who might pipe in for your input. Sure would be an easy decision if it was a 350 and/or I had the d60.

 

[towcat]

Yep, supercab/d50. Just did lift kit (springs, shocks, brackets), replaced all steering linkages, & pivot bushings last summer . Was going to remove 1 spring to slightly lower the front end and smooth out the ride a little, but if I do this it should lower it and smooth it out.

Would like a front push bumper, & I think it would work. I am just looking for input if it is worth it . Thanks Towcat and all who might pipe in for your input. Sure would be an easy decision if it was a 350 and/or I had the d60.

if you got all that work done already, then yes, it's not a bad idea to put one on. it's a no brainer as far as intimidation factor is concerned, the problem is the aggressive level goes through the roof with my drivers when they have a pushbumper truck in their possession. i've seen the results when a foreign jobber gets steamrolled by a pushbumpered towtruck. it's very expensive.

 

[Mulochico]

it's a no brainer as far as intimidation factor is concerned, the problem is the aggressive level goes through the roof with my drivers when they have a pushbumper truck in their possession. i've seen the results when a foreign jobber gets steamrolled by a pushbumpered towtruck. it's very expensive.

I had a local Deputy Sheriff turn left on me when I had a green light and he had no Christmas tree lights or anything tonight. Almost took me out. Kinda wish I had the bumper then, I just might not have slowed down.

We have some very "interesting" local officers. I usually stay sane, but when he almost runs me off the road, the flies down the street almost taking out several other vehicles in the process (all with no lights/warning of any kind), I get a bit ticked off. (I guess this could be a whole new thread. )

Edit: thought that I was one of the only night owls out here on the left coast

 

[towcat]

I had a local Deputy Sheriff turn left on me when I had a green light and he had no Christmas tree lights or anything tonight. Almost took me out. Kinda wish I had the bumper then, I just might not have slowed down.

We have some very "interesting" local officers. I usually stay sane, but when he almost runs me off the road, the flies down the street almost taking out several other vehicles in the process (all with no lights/warning of any kind), I get a bit ticked off. (I guess this could be a whole new thread. )

Edit: thought that I was one of the only night owls out here on the left coast

nope.
i am setting up the work for my employees in the morning, doing computer uploads/downloads and occasionally dispatching a towing call. all that and trawling OB, FB and CL.