Modifying Bedsides

I have seen numerous tube rear bumpers in particular an Outlaw bumper where people are modifying the rear bedsides for approach angle. What is the best/cleanest way to cut the bedsides? Is there a DIY or thread I'm missing somewhere that shows the best way to go? Thanks in advance!

Doing a dovetail on the besides is definitely one of those things you don't want to mess up.

A Sawzall with a very very fine metal blade works well. I would not go less than a 18t. More teeth, the cleaner the cut.

Before cutting away, use some masking tape, layering it a few times (to keep from scratching), where your cutting, and then you can draw your preferred cut line onto the tape using a ruler or straight edge.

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kirk from raptor addict just did his. i think its the cleanest look so far

It's called a dovetail. The threads below might be useful.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f98/new-rear-bumper-dovetail-28875/

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/baker-motorsports-dovetail-rear-end-bumper-11568/

if you have any clear vynal to protect the paint take it off and put masking tape over everything your going to cut and take your time, you cant just try again.

we like a cut off wheel as opposed to a sawzall, I think it is easier to stay on your line. the area where it dips for the bumper to recess in the fender is the toughest part, it looks wavy in this pic, but it is the angle it is straight on the truck, notice there are a few different styles for the dovetail as well. [/URL][/IMG]

here ya go man! this is all the info you need to know and of course these are the bumpers you should get! best of the best!!


http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/rpg-raceline-how-25993/

pat'sRAPTOR said:

here ya go man! this is all the info you need to know and of course these are the bumpers you should get! best of the best!!


http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f11/rpg-raceline-how-25993/

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That's the one I was looking for earlier. My ForumSearchFu es no bueno.

Here's a couple pics of mine. This was done with a cut off wheel and alot of tape, then the bare metal was painted with touch up paint. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, it's well worth it paying someone else to do it IMO.