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"I'm wondering if the rear bumper was a dealer-add on of a factory part, not a true after market accessory..."

That is my understanding, John (for a 1 ton pickup, but not a factory part)

A Barden Bumper was a substantial and common add-on rear bumper (that often tore up rear fenders).
A deal might install them, but, truck owners or truck repair shops might also have installed them.

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