Door bumpers for '97 etc.

[James Morse]

US 4 EXTERIOR RUBBER BUMPERS FIT FOR FORD RANGER F150 16.5MM STOP CUSHION REPAIR | eBay

It says they don't fit, but, they are an exact match in dimensions to existing and fit / operate perfectly in the '97.

 

[dvdswan]

It's $6, buy it and if they don't work send them back... or you can tease the cat/dog with them. Your call.

 

[James Morse]

Well that's just what I did - since measurements were the same, took a chance, figured if they didn't fit, so what. Was missing one, so now have three spares, probably will never use.
Now if I can only find the tail gate seals, missing one side there and the panel retainers that hold it. Actually once I find the correct panel retainers, can make the seal from 1/8" rubber. It might not even have been an available replacement part - the shop manual has an outline, might not be exactly like mine, anyway, they are saying trace this exactly and cut it out; I could just copy the other one existing. There's another little seal on the gate itself those are ok.

 

[sgtsandman]

I think making your own is going to be the only option unless you want to go junkyard hunting. I doubt carpart.com will have them listed. I need to get around to making a set for my 2019. They don't come with any from the factory. So, it's going to be a complete DIY project.

 

[James Morse]

Do you have the holes to attach them?
I'm not really sure what they are supposed to do - I guess if you were carrying like mulch they would keep it from sifting through the cracks?
I have to believe there were both sides originally and one came off or was taken off for some reason. Should be an easy fix once I locate the panel retainers.
Also I want some of those retainers for spares for the rear inside panels (different color, maybe different size) in case I take that apart sometime to get the cargo cover out which doesn't retract easily, I think it just needs to be taken out and cleaned up, I don't think it was ever used so it just sat. You can retract it just it doesn't do it all by itself.
There's another piece that goes on the tailgate itself, smaller.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

You should try an auto paint supply for small parts. My local one carries lots of misc. body parts.