Flog Industries Ford F-150 - Bumper Install

There once was a time when the term bumper signified a large metal beam designed to shrug off dings and dents. Now, however, most automotive bumpers are coated in fragile plastic or chrome finishes, and can be easily damaged by even the lightest impacts. So, when it came to our ultimate work truck project, we knew we needed a set of replacement bumpers that would both look tough and provide better crash protection. After doing some research, we came upon Flog Industries, a newcomer to the aftermarket bumper segment. This familyowned and operated company is located in St. George, Utah, and fabricates some of the most rugged and imposing truck bumpers weve ever seen. We promptly ordered a set, and as soon as they arrived got to work bolting them in place. Follow along to see how this simple upgrade transformed the look and feel of our F-150.

With a new grille and nice wheels and tires, our work truck was looking better but still needed an attitude adjustment. After today, our F-150 will look as mean as they come.
With a new grille and nice wheels and tires, our work truck was looking better but still n
The process began by tearing down the factory front end. The hood was popped, headlights removed, and the upper bumper cover was unbolted and pulled free.
The process began by tearing down the factory front end. The hood was popped, headlights r
In order to remove the factory front bumper, we crawled underneath the truck and used a ratchet to remove the six 18mm nuts holding it in place.
In order to remove the factory front bumper, we crawled underneath the truck and used a ra

With the nuts removed, the bumper could be lifted free and set aside. We were careful to disconnect the foglights and hood latch without damaging them, as we would reuse them with the new bumper.
With the nuts removed, the bumper could be lifted free and set aside. We were careful to d
Flog Industries provided us with this burly Outrider front bumper, complete with push bar, billet grille, towhook brackets, and foglight mounts.
Flog Industries provided us with this burly Outrider front bumper, complete with push bar,
First, this included heavy-duty adapter plate was bolted up to the F-150’s bumper mounts in preparation for the new front bumper.
First, this included heavy-duty adapter plate was bolted up to the F-150’s bumper mounts i

Using some extra muscle, the bumper was lifted into position while new bolts were slid in place to hold it there. You’ll definitely need a second or third pair of hands for this step, since the bumper is even heavier than it looks.
Using some extra muscle, the bumper was lifted into position while new bolts were slid in
Once the six bolts were in place, new 3/4-inch nuts were finger-tightened on. We didn’t torque these down yet, since we still needed to fit the upper fender panels.
Once the six bolts were in place, new 3/4-inch nuts were finger-tightened on. We didn’t to
Flog Industries’ new upper fender panels were slid in place atop the bumper, then bolted to each fender with three 10mm bolts.
Flog Industries’ new upper fender panels were slid in place atop the bumper, then bolted t

With the upper panels in place, the bumper bolts could be torqued down using an impact gun and �-inch box wrench.
With the upper panels in place, the bumper bolts could be torqued down using an impact gun
With the front bumper secured, we reattached the hood latch to the bracket using the factory hardware.
With the front bumper secured, we reattached the hood latch to the bracket using the facto
The original foglights were unbolted from the factory bumper by removing two 10mm bolts, then reattached to the new bumper in the same fashion. Then, the factory wiring was reconnected.
The original foglights were unbolted from the factory bumper by removing two 10mm bolts, t

Thanks to Flog Industries’ built-in brackets and cutouts, the original foglights fit perfectly in the new bumper.
Thanks to Flog Industries’ built-in brackets and cutouts, the original foglights fit perfe
Finally, two new Smittybilt D-ring towhooks were bolted to the bumper’s towhook brackets, further toughening our F-150’s appearance.
Finally, two new Smittybilt D-ring towhooks were bolted to the bumper’s towhook brackets,
A few body washers were required to shim the bumper and fender panel and get rid of the gap. With the front end reassembled, our ultimate work truck was looking ready for anything thanks to these heavy-duty bumpers.
A few body washers were required to shim the bumper and fender panel and get rid of the ga

Here’s how the rear of the truck looked when we got started. It’s easy to see how the factory chrome and plastic could get damaged at the job site.
Here’s how the rear of the truck looked when we got started. It’s easy to see how the fact
Getting underneath the truck, we used a ratchet and 18mm socket to remove the six bolts holding the factory bumper in place. The electrical connectors for the license plate lights and tow hitch were also pulled free.
Getting underneath the truck, we used a ratchet and 18mm socket to remove the six bolts ho
Now, the factory bumper could be pulled off and set aside. We were sure to save all the original hardware, since we would reuse it to attach the new bumper.
Now, the factory bumper could be pulled off and set aside. We were sure to save all the or

Much like the front, the new Flog Industries rear bumper looks beefy and comes precut for the factory license plate, plate lights, and tow hitch power adapter, and hitch.
Much like the front, the new Flog Industries rear bumper looks beefy and comes precut for
Looking at the back of the new bumper, we attached the supplied mounting bracket to the bumper using the included hardware, being sure to torque it down tightly.
Looking at the back of the new bumper, we attached the supplied mounting bracket to the bu
Using a floor jack, the bumper was positioned flush with the factory mounts, where the factory bolts were pushed through and finger-tightened. Also note that we popped the original plate lights and hitch power adapter in place after removing them from the old bumper.
Using a floor jack, the bumper was positioned flush with the factory mounts, where the fac

Lastly, the same 18mm ratchet was used with a 18mm box wrench to tighten the nuts and bolts, securing the new bumper. While under the truck, we also reconnected the license plate lights and hitch power.
Lastly, the same 18mm ratchet was used with a 18mm box wrench to tighten the nuts and bolt
After reinstalling our hitch, adding two more Smittybilt towhooks, and topping it off with a Truckin license plate frame, our F-150 is looking better than ever.
After reinstalling our hitch, adding two more Smittybilt towhooks, and topping it off with
With the new Flog Industries bumpers, our work truck will easily fend off bumps and scratches like the armored beast it has become.
With the new Flog Industries bumpers, our work truck will easily fend off bumps and scratc