new bumper on my 1009

[ASTFU]

Installed a aftermarket winch bumper on my 1009 . Hope to add a 4 inch lift 33s and a safari rack and a visor, Any input would be great Thanks Thom

 

[JohnFire]

Nice, I really like the look of that one. What is the brand? I am hoping to be able to make my own channel bumper when I get home since U have been learning how to weld I figured a bumper would be a good project. Did you have to do much modifications to the bumper for the front eyes?

 

[ASTFU]

I took the bumper off an 83 civi 3/4 ton it originally came from vip. It was pretty simple to locate the rings I just came off the front bumper mounts and marked and cut from the inside.The blackouts just fit and looked right where I put them.I have the matching rear to the front but its a 10 inch drop I dont think I am going to use but you never know.Thom

 

[Mike_Pop]

Thom,

That looks really good! Great for when you have to change the injector pump out. If you can't figure out how to mount your rear bumper, try fitting an M1008 bumper to the M1009. I've done two of them and they look great. If you decide to do so, let me know and I will email you instructions and photos. It's kind of tricky since I had to figure it out on my own. It's also a little beefier than the stock bumper. I don't worry when I tow a trailer.

 

[Crash_AF]

Looks good... the bumper is a Warn Enforcer.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Yeah, I was going to say, looks like a Warn bumper.


Don't forget to regear if you go with bigger tires. The 3.08's are marginal with the stock 31's.

 

[mangus580]

Buddy of mine has that bumper on his mid 70's Ford.... always hated it.

LOVE It on the 1009! It looks like it belongs there. Can you remove the winch access panel with the brush guard there?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

It looks great, I've read a lot of guys saying that the sides are on the weak side. just 14ga. sheetmetal on a frame. I'd love to get one and beef up the side of it some.

 

[ASTFU]

4 bolts is all it takes to remove the brush guard to get to the winch i have an 8000lb ramsey to put in,I plan on reinforcing the bumper on the ends with angle iron back to the original mount holes in the frame,that should take care of the weakness issue.

 

[mangus580]

4 bolts is all it takes to remove the brush guard to get to the winch i have an 8000lb ramsey to put in,I plan on reinforcing the bumper on the ends with angle iron back to the original mount holes in the frame,that should take care of the weakness issue.

On my buddy's you need to remove that cover in order to access the winch for the engage lever.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

ah, mike maybe modify the plate and the engage lever somewhat.

 

[ASTFU]

Added the lift last weekend.

added a 4 inch lift i pulled from a 3/4 ton,new hd tie rod ends and a pair of steering dampers. 2 driving lights and a interior light which is great.always busy NO SNOW

 

[Bozor1000]

RE: Added the lift last weekend.

You added the sliding rear window top?

 

[m4A1]

RE: Added the lift last weekend.

I like!

 

[1984CUCV]

great job on the bumper and great looking truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ASTFU]

OH YEA ! I forgot about the top ,it came off an 87 blazer, I like the tint.

 

[ASTFU]

I added 33s to the mix. Yes I have to get rid of the lettering ,I dont feel like playing in the rain today

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Have the tires remounted so the lettering is inside. I always do that with mine.

Love the mud kings, mine were great.

 

[1stgear]

Man that bumper looks TOUGH! Very nice addition. I agree about hating that bumper on Fords. Looks great on your M1009!

 

[tklm539]

What feet are thoses for the roof bars? Are they bolted into the roof and cap?

Thanks

Tom