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I am willing to compromise on the push rating. 1/4 inch thick aluminum is pretty tough but its not the ultimate push rated bumper option.
I like it because its pretty light and fairly strong.
If I do need to push something I think I will keep a square of 3/4 inch thick plywood handy that I can hook on to the bumber as needed for occasional use.
I would like to polish it up and clear coat it. I'm trying to stick with the 80's styling some what with the big shinny bumpers. I also have a chrome step bumper to put on the back, should be direct fit bolt in place and drive kind of mod, but I haven't gotten to it yet.
A while ago I ran some calculations and for a 6000lb truck, every 100lb you add or subtract will effect the fuel economy by about 0.1MPG at 65mph.
Thats why I went light on the bumper, but didn't go as far as making it out of fiberglass or carbon fiber, just to save weight.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
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