LARIAT 85 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 My front bumper is off just enough to bug me. Most people don't notice, but I do, and I want to get it perfect. One side is pushed in (or pulled out) just a little more than the other side. I can see that the front bumper is bolted to the frame horns with four threaded bolts. What is the best way to go about *slightly* adjusting the fore and aft position of the bumper? Is this something I can do by myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Washers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Washers? Really? Is that how you adjust the bumper? I was thinking there was a bit more to it than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Washers? Yes, that was going to be my suggestion as well. And I think you can easily do it yourself by: Loosening all the nuts on the side that needs to be shimmed, but not on the other side as that may cause your bumper to tilt. Removing one nut & bolt entirely Pulling the bumper forward enough to slip one or more washers between it and the frame. I think I'd do the bolt that is horizontal first as the amount of washers needed will be more obvious with it. Put that bolt through and put the nut on Repeat for the other bolt(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Washers? Yes, that was going to be my suggestion as well. And I think you can easily do it yourself by: Loosening all the nuts on the side that needs to be shimmed, but not on the other side as that may cause your bumper to tilt. Removing one nut & bolt entirely Pulling the bumper forward enough to slip one or more washers between it and the frame. I think I'd do the bolt that is horizontal first as the amount of washers needed will be more obvious with it. Put that bolt through and put the nut on Repeat for the other bolt(s) I will try that. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 What is the best way to go about *slightly* adjusting the fore and aft position of the bumper?A landscape timber, or other long beam... This shows how I straightened the bumpers on my dually: https://supermotors.net/getfile/886389/thumbnail/rear1.jpg You might be able to simply use it as a long prybar (between the bumper & tire) to bend the bumper forward.Is this something I can do by myself?IDK - is that something you can do by yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARIAT 85 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 What is the best way to go about *slightly* adjusting the fore and aft position of the bumper?A landscape timber, or other long beam... This shows how I straightened the bumpers on my dually: https://supermotors.net/getfile/886389/thumbnail/rear1.jpg You might be able to simply use it as a long prybar (between the bumper & tire) to bend the bumper forward.Is this something I can do by myself?IDK - is that something you can do by yourself? Thanks, Steve. But the bumper itself is not bent. When I asked if it is something I can do "myself," I meant can ONE MAN with ONE SET OF HANDS do this. The bumper is pretty heavy and awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve83 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thanks, Steve. But the bumper itself is not bent. When I asked if it is something I can do "myself," I meant can ONE MAN with ONE SET OF HANDS do this. The bumper is pretty heavy and awkward. I know. But only you can answer what YOU can do. I do virtually all my own work, including cutting vehicles apart & loading them by hand onto trailers. So yes; it CAN be done by one person. So can playing a piano, but I can't do that. The stock front bumper is probably >40 lbs, and only 74" wide. Is that something you can handle? If not: do you have a ratchet strap, floor jack, engine hoist, or some cardboard boxes to put under it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thanks, Steve. But the bumper itself is not bent. When I asked if it is something I can do "myself," I meant can ONE MAN with ONE SET OF HANDS do this. The bumper is pretty heavy and awkward. It can be done by yourself as I have put it on and off many times when customizing both the front & rear. Now if you loosen 1 side, I think you will need to loosen both sides, and pull it out to stick the washer(s) between bumper & frame the other side will move in and could hit the body and scratch & dent it so be careful. Dave ---- ps: the bumper was just placed on the truck along with the grille & head light doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Thanks, Steve. But the bumper itself is not bent. When I asked if it is something I can do "myself," I meant can ONE MAN with ONE SET OF HANDS do this. The bumper is pretty heavy and awkward. If you have a floor jack, balance the bumper on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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