Truck Bumper

The truck I have now is a GMC 1 ton with single tires and a service box. It has a rear bumper made from 8 inch channel. The ends have been notched and bent in at a 45 degree angle and the top and bottom are welded together, it gives it a nice beveled look. It is attached to the frame with 3/8 inch thick angles, and has diagonal support. I have a wiring plug in the bumper with a coiled wire to my trailer. There is a receiver welded underneath it. There is a rack over the top made from 3 inch square tubing and closed in at the top. It extends over the cab, and has posts that extend up over the cross pieces to keep lumber from sliding off. This isn't the thinwall racks you buy, it is 1/4 inch thick steel tubing.

My stock box has about had it, and I could sure use more capacity for hauling hay, etc. I'd love to see a good, rugged rear bumper design that incorporates a hitch receiver, trailer wiring jack, and well protected tail lights and license plate brackets.