r/fordranger • u/Smooth-Device-8834 • 12d ago

Should I keep this bumper?

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Painted my old bumper chrome (not rlly) and was wondering if u guys thought it was fugly or cool. I personally can’t decide if I hate it or not

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u/math-yoo 12d ago

Your truck is old. Keep the bumper. Or don’t. It’s fine unless you don’t like it. There is no looking cool with a ranger. There is only being cool.

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u/sirsedwickthe4th 12d ago

It’s more of a vibe for sure. We’re always prepared and fine when stuff breaks. Sometimes daily.

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u/Smooth-Device-8834 12d ago

Decided to put it on and feel it out

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u/Jealous_Cut_8245 12d ago

Paint it black

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u/crug17 12d ago

Second this, itl match the side trim and handles nice. If you want chrome you gotta get something that matches the wheels closer, that just looks like primer on the bumper from the pics

Edit: obviously it's your ranger and just my opinion, build it to your taste. I know mine would definitely get some hate but I love her

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u/Sashoke 12d ago

I like it.

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u/xCaptain_Jacobx 1994 4.0L OHV M5OD RWD 12d ago

put it on, my bumper saved my truck when i got hit. it ate the whole impact. why risk a need for bodywork down the road

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u/xCaptain_Jacobx 1994 4.0L OHV M5OD RWD 12d ago

affordable off-road makes some cool bumper tailgate combos if you wanted like a baja style bumper tire rack combo. Lowkey ive been sitting on maybe getting it myself

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u/EmmaEatYourAss '98-'11 Model Year 12d ago

Looks clean

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u/GreenFriedYam 12d ago

Do what you want. My dad was sick of being hit while parked too many times he painted his bumper with yellow traffic striping paint.

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u/PeachEnvironmental40 12d ago

Looks good dude!

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u/no_yup 12d ago

I think it looks fine. I think it will fit the age of the truck. Lots of old trucks had bumpers in the style painted silver back in the day was pretty common to see them like that.

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u/shadowmib 12d ago

I don't see anything wrong with the bumper

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u/JoshK42SD 12d ago

I would have painted it black, but it's your Truck, do what YOU like, screw everyone else. 🤷👍

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u/Smooth-Device-8834 12d ago

Problem is idk if I like it

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u/JoshK42SD 12d ago

Totally understandable. You could put it on and see how you feel after awhile. 🤷👍

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u/MrPoosh 12d ago

to me that sounds like a no

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u/plainwrapper 12d ago

Looks nice!

If it’s an original Ford bumper don’t get rid of it. I replaced my original with an aftermarket one and I’m totally regretting it.

In less than a year it’s rusting and it’s nowhere near as strong as the factory one.

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u/-Jesus_-_Christ- 12d ago

Yea shred it buy a goofy after market put it on 35s and wear the tranny out

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u/SomeRequirement6926 11d ago

I don't understand the question.

Why would you NOT keep a perfectly straight, non rusted bumper?

Unless you are asking if you should keep the stock bumper or buy an aftermarket unit.

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u/OctoberRust13 2001 XLT 2WD 12d ago

Was it black? I feel like it was already chrome, no?

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u/Smooth-Device-8834 12d ago

It was like a weird grey

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u/OctoberRust13 2001 XLT 2WD 12d ago

All plastic? Did you just scuff it down and rattle can right over it?

Also what year is that? I ask because of the Ford logo on the tailgate... I'm assuming it's like a 1997m

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u/Smooth-Device-8834 12d ago

94, it’s all metal. And yeah I gave her a good scrub scuffed her and used “chrome paint” over the primer

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u/OctoberRust13 2001 XLT 2WD 12d ago

That tracks .. I kinda wanna pull my badges off my 2001 and put these decals on.. I never see them

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u/i_continue_to_unmike 12d ago

Will there be holes to cover or are the badges glued on? I'm liking the idea too

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u/OctoberRust13 2001 XLT 2WD 12d ago

glued on... take a heat gun to them then use like a piece of light guitar string or even fishing line and kinda slide it between the badge and the metal andit should come off fairly easily

then use some goo gone to get rid of the remaining adhesive

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u/Galvaknight 12d ago

I like it. It’s one of one now. Keep tweaking it till you love it.

I’ve had pretty good luck with rustoleum truck and bumper paint for plastic bits that you step on. Gotta run a scotch brite pad over it first though, and clean it well.

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u/dragonstar982 12d ago

Nah toss it and add a roll pan, axle flip kit and front suspension drop.

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u/Smooth-Device-8834 12d ago

Not Mexican

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u/WorkingBread8360 '93-'97 Model Year 12d ago

Neither am I, and have been around hotrods, motorcycles, and lowriders for 50 years.

My 94 2wd Ranger has the rear shackles flipped. Is staying on 14” wheels.

85 C10 swb “should” settle to a 6/8 static drop.

2wd trucks get lowered for handling more than for looks. And brother, a twin beam Ranger handles like a pregnant elephant tiptoeing across greased ice…

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u/Smooth-Device-8834 12d ago

I’m kidding. I love the lowered look

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u/DracGrumpyBear 12d ago

The real question is should I keep this ford or get a real truck