Rear bumper difference between 4th and 5th gen

[silverWS6]

I am not familiar at all with 4th gens, this is for those of you that are familiar with both of these platforms.

Or maybe someone has done it already?

How much/if any modification would be needed to maybe fit this bumper?

Plate Rear Bumper

The Dirt King Fabrication plate rear bumper increases ground clearance and has a great appearance. The bumper works with factory bedsides or fiberglass bedsides. Once installed the bedsides will need to be cut at an angle to match the bumper's profile.

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I love the look!

From a couple youtube videos it looks like the boltd behind the plate are similar and so are the bolts that mount to the frame, but idk if they are the same width?

I'd be dumping my hitch, I've used it about 3 times in 5 years lol and I can always tow with my mom's truck if needed

 

[PurpleRT]

Nothing a guy with a grinder and welder can’t make fit lol


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[silverWS6]

Nothing a guy with a grinder and welder can’t make fit lol


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I've really been thinking about picking up a welder so I could be that guy lol

 

[mikeru82]

I am not familiar at all with 4th gens, this is for those of you that are familiar with both of these platforms.

Or maybe someone has done it already?

How much/if any modification would be needed to maybe fit this bumper?

Plate Rear Bumper

The Dirt King Fabrication plate rear bumper increases ground clearance and has a great appearance. The bumper works with factory bedsides or fiberglass bedsides. Once installed the bedsides will need to be cut at an angle to match the bumper's profile.

dirtking.com

I love the look!

From a couple youtube videos it looks like the boltd behind the plate are similar and so are the bolts that mount to the frame, but idk if they are the same width?

I'd be dumping my hitch, I've used it about 3 times in 5 years lol and I can always tow with my mom's truck if needed

I haven't read about anyone swapping 4th and 5th gen bumpers. I have no idea how much work it would take to do it but I'm sure it's not going to just bolt on. Everything on the body was redesigned for 5th gens, including the frames. If I was wanting to take on a project like this I'd probably source a 4th gen bumper from a local junkyard and see for myself how much work it would be to fit it.

 

[silverWS6]

I haven't read about anyone swapping 4th and 5th gen bumpers. I have no idea how much work it would take to do it but I'm sure it's not going to just bolt on. Everything on the body was redesigned for 5th gens, including the frames. If I was wanting to take on a project like this I'd probably source a 4th gen bumper from a local junkyard and see for myself how much work it would be to fit it.

Ooo that's a good idea!