front frame horn measurement needed

[SDlivin]

looking for the measurement from the inside of the outside edge of the bottom front frame horn to the same on the opposite front frame horn.
Basically the measurement needed for a bumper mount to fit within, if that makes sense.
Mine is coming up 28", but my new bumper is 28-1/2" from Outside C mount to Outside C mount, off 1/2" from my inside frame horn measurements. 1/4" both sides in essence. Long way to massage in to place.
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Thanks.
-Robert

 

[half cab]

If I'm reading u right and I believe I am,I got 28-1/2" as well on mine.

 

[SDlivin]

Mine is 28", bumper is 28-1/2", so 1/2" too long to fit inside the frame horns.

Any other results out there?

Thanks for checking!
-Robert

 

[Wyflyer]

I measured the two frames out in my garage, one is 28 1/2", the other is 28 5/8"

 

[Galt72]

couldn't quite get inside but mine looked 28-1/2" maybe 5/8"

 

[SDlivin]

Okay, thanks guys.
That reinforces what I thought, mine is jacked.
Upon further inspection, the passenger side appears to have a slight curve in. Not sure if this is a manufacturing defect or something that occurred afterwards.
Other then this, frame horns are in excellent shape.

So now change in direction. Any thoughts on how to easily massage that passenger side over 1/2 in ?

Thanks,
Robert

 

[FordBronc]

Maybe this will help? Thanks to whoever posted this originally. Maybe even steve83?

 

[Steve83]

Maybe... %)

It's easy to bend & straighten these old frames - they're not very strong. This & the NEXT few show me straightening mine:

 

[bronccar]

May be the same as above.

 

[bronccar]

Sorry, not the one I meant to post and can't find the other one lol.

 

[Steve83]

Yeah, that one has an obvious error - it says the rear spring brackets are 3/4" narrower than the frame, even though they stick out past each side of the frame ~3".

If you don't like the one I drew, try this one: