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Jsbs1991

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Hello, nice to meet you guys. I purchased a 96 Mazda B4000 5spd 4x4 in decent shape a little over 6 months ago. Now I'm starting to want to do stuff to it. Finding it kind of hard to find aftermarket bumpers for it.
 


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bobbywalter

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ericbphoto

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6"
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Usually have to build you own stuff for these old trucks

Or modify stuff that's close. My front bumper was intended for Jeeps. But it was easy to weld new brackets on and make it work on my Ranger. Creativity and Ingenuity are our best friends, along with Snap-on, Milwaukee, Miller, Hobart, Klien, Summit, Rock Auto, Junk Yards and others.
 

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Or modify stuff that's close. My front bumper was intended for Jeeps. But it was easy to weld new brackets on and make it work on my Ranger. Creativity and Ingenuity are our best friends, along with Snap-on, Milwaukee, Miller, Hobart, Klien, Summit, Rock Auto, Junk Yards and others.
Thanks for the info. What model jeep bumper did you use? Like one for a tj? Because I do have access to a welder.
 

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6"
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I have no idea. It was a Craigslist purchase, very common design. You can see it in my build thread (click on the green text in my signature) or in the trail ride photos.
 
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They don't give the bumpers at Affordable Off Road away...But I will say that they are really nice pieces... and I would recommend them.
 

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