megafast

Its the FabFours Bumper and mounts any more welding would be overkill really. I guess I could have welded it more myself. The pieces interlock with tabs and the slotted holes alow for movement in 3 directions. Up/down, side to side, in and out from the truck for a perfect fit. It does require the inner fender wells to be trimmed off, otherwise they hang down and are visible. They cut really easy with tin shears and look great afterwards. The fogs come with the bumper, as do the orange markers. Also included is a very easy to follow instruction manual and absolutly every piece of wire and and connection for install. The bumper cost $200 to have powdercoated white. FabFours only knocks $50 off the price to send it out raw.

My only gripe about this bumper is that there is not enough room to mount a 6 inch offroad light between the center channel iron and top bar. It would be easy enough to fab a simple bracket though. Dodge complicates the clearance by leaving the grill attached to the hood when opening....but I like that.

CTDinMT

Anybody have a picture with a Buckstop bumper on? to my eye, they have the best looking bumper out there!

RJOS

Ranch Hand front replacement.

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TexasCTD

I am sure NRiver won't mind me posting this older pic of his truck. He has a Buckstop. I agree with you that it looks awesome. I like it better than my Ranch Hand, but for the cost difference I was willing to settle. And, I got a great deal on a "scratch and dent" RH Legend winch ready series. Pics in my gallery.

here is the Buckstop on NRiver's.

TexasCTD

and here is my "wimpy" Ranch Hand...

own1bigtruck

Here is mine from Buckstop. It has 6 mount bolts on each side. Uses the 4 holes that the tow hooks mount with, plus a second bracket that mounts on each side that has two bolts from the bottom. Rated for a Warn 16.5K winch. Trust me, it aint going anywhere either!

nriver

another pic of mine, the buckstop. I do think the baja front option looks great as well.

wreedCTD

I am wondering how much the Ranch Hand weight and what they do to MPG. Anyone know?

Pooter

250~ Lbs, I didnt see any drop really...

My downfall has been my heavy right foot, not the truck...

nriver

no change in MPG for me either.

megafast

Most of these heavy duty bumpers weigh around 250 pounds, then approx 80 pounds of factory weight is removed (bumper, cover, etc). So you are adding about 175 pounds to the front end when done. This is of course not including the winch.

jmccart

Does having a front hitch really help getting a trailer in really tight spaces? It seems most of these bumpers have a front hitch sleeve. I have my trailer at a storage facility because it is so hard to snake it inot the spot at my house ($100 a month). It would fit in the spot, but with the roof overhang, narrow street and wall, I just can't get it it there.

Thanx.

nriver

I still find it easier to back the trailer. Have tried the front receiver a few times. The thing you lack when pushing the trailer, is the side view mirrors. You need two people on each side to watch and make sure you dont hit any thing.

others may have other opinions.

megafast

When it comes to either backing in a trailer or having an ugly hitch box on the front....I'll put 'er in reverse.

northernwheeler

This is an Excelaguard aluminum bumper. Very well made, and half the weight of a steel one.