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Originally Posted by Steve@OldSub.com
Both the mounting and the bumper itself are different.
The 1-ton frame extends further out and has a casting on the front that the bumper bracket attaches too. The brackets are much flatter than the 1/2-ton type.
The bumper is two pieces. One is a very stiff bar, almost like a piece of heavy strap, that fits behind the bumper and stretches across the mounts. The second piece is the one that shows and it is a much thicker piece of steel than the stock 1/2- or 3/4-ton.
If you ever pick one up you'll immediately feel the difference. They look thicker and are much heavier.
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My project was a 3800, I'll have to head into the garage and check it out again. I thought the visible bumper looked the same as 1/2 ton units...