Hi All,
Thanks for the feedback!
Albeit this mod would not be the "Dragon Slayer" of weight reductions.
@AnEv942 -It would be a step in the directions of making the truck more user friendly and efficient by off setting (not completely, never will) additional weights that have been added (Tie-downs,hitch,running boards, etc...) for almost no cost other than a little time.
@languiduck -The Aluminum replacement will fill the gap the bumper will leave for an aesthetics appeal.
My father in law (Fabricator) puts the weight of the Aluminum sheet (roll pan type flat sheet) at 10-15 lbs. (Pending bends and structural support, ribs, etc.) he also puts the stock bumper at 70+ lbs. One way to find out. But if weight savings is equivalent to a full size truck battery in or out, I think thats significant enough. If bumper savings is barely anything, it'll just stay then.
@bobndot - The weight reduction mod is also not a "concerned with being to heavy" and affecting the suspension, although I will be upgrading/replacing the leafs soon (as well as other things), as it is time. Its a more of what else can be done and cumulatively combined with other mods together to improve the rig.
@FireGuard @jimh425 @jefe 4x4 - This truck is a 1988 F350 DRW 2WD
"1988 - A new line of Super Duty Ford F-350 trucks was introduced for the 1988 model year. These trucks filled a gap between the regular F-350s and the medium-duty F-600s. Standard was a 7.5-liter V-8 engine, while a 7.3-liter diesel was optional." "F-350s were offered with GVW ratings of up to 14,500 lbs. for 1988, made possible with the addition of available four-wheel disc brakes, heavy-duty axles, and 16-inch wheels. The optional diesel V-8 grew from 6.9 liters to 7.3." ~ http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/resources/f-series_history.htm
Everything is thick and heavy, including the bumper. Since the rear one is practically hidden, aesthetics are not an issue here, as I would never remove the front cause it would look funny.
Jefe, It does have 4.11's with a gear vendors over/under drive attached to the C6.
@Reddog1 Thank you, and gonna share thoughts and not selling truck or camper.
