Seems there aren't many making Ranger bumpers......
#51
10-19-2007
Originally Posted by outdoorsman
If I hit another car I'd want what I have or the stock bumper. I wouldn't want to destroy the other car. If there were children or adults in the back I wouldn't want to kill or maim them. If I caused the accident I'd rather take most of the damage. If it was a high speed accident and a person was killed I wouldn't want to be on trial for manslaughter. I'm just being a smart *** though. I understand what you mean Andy.
#52
10-19-2007
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10-19-2007
#55
10-19-2007
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From: Springfield, MO
why not make a pipe bumper and cover it with thin plate, or even some fiberglass to pretty it up?
the idea is more to have a integrated skid plate and winch really isnt it? no one is running into trees/rocks/cars for fun...
i would love a bumper that worked well with my stock bumper but was better for off road, i just need a skid plate i guess
the one brian has is sweet tho, as is the first two posted by aaron
the idea is more to have a integrated skid plate and winch really isnt it? no one is running into trees/rocks/cars for fun...
i would love a bumper that worked well with my stock bumper but was better for off road, i just need a skid plate i guess
the one brian has is sweet tho, as is the first two posted by aaron
#57
10-19-2007
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From: Firey depths
Originally Posted by Noone
why not make a pipe bumper and cover it with thin plate, or even some fiberglass to pretty it up?
the idea is more to have a integrated skid plate and winch really isnt it? no one is running into trees/rocks/cars for fun...
i would love a bumper that worked well with my stock bumper but was better for off road, i just need a skid plate i guess
the one brian has is sweet tho, as is the first two posted by aaron
the idea is more to have a integrated skid plate and winch really isnt it? no one is running into trees/rocks/cars for fun...
i would love a bumper that worked well with my stock bumper but was better for off road, i just need a skid plate i guess
the one brian has is sweet tho, as is the first two posted by aaron
#58
10-19-2007
#60
10-19-2007
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From: Texas
#61
10-19-2007
Originally Posted by c10e15d84
haha, that ugly humongous bumper i built was out of schedule 40 pipe. but it did what it was meant to do, hit bump gates and not damage the truck...
i think tommy hit a wall and it didn't even scuff it.
anyway, here's an update RuffStuff Specialties is now an authorized R-F vendor...
i think tommy hit a wall and it didn't even scuff it.
anyway, here's an update RuffStuff Specialties is now an authorized R-F vendor...
And scare off the ladies!
Hey uhh, are bump gates the entrances to farms and gated properties?
#64
10-20-2007
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From: Texas
#67
10-20-2007
#68
10-20-2007
Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
I'd really like to see something that will fit '98+, and include flowing with the underside of the lights and grille.....basicially not flat with a gap under the headlites, and tight on the bottom of the grille. AHHH, hard to describe.....quick drawing.
i like that design as well.
#70
10-21-2007
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From: North GA
Ok didn't read the whole thread.. the biggest concern for me in a tube bumper....
The ability to put a hi-lift under one of the tubes and then be able to jack the truck up....
Some of the bumpers i've seen i would question if you could jack the truck up that way... Hoping to get one built in the next yr or so and have a good jack point on it!!
Just my 2 cents though
The ability to put a hi-lift under one of the tubes and then be able to jack the truck up....
Some of the bumpers i've seen i would question if you could jack the truck up that way... Hoping to get one built in the next yr or so and have a good jack point on it!!
Just my 2 cents though
#71
10-21-2007
Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
I'd really like to see something that will fit '98+, and include flowing with the underside of the lights and grille.....basicially not flat with a gap under the headlites, and tight on the bottom of the grille. AHHH, hard to describe.....quick drawing.
That is exactly what I would be looking to buy!
#72
10-21-2007
Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
I'd really like to see something that will fit '98+, and include flowing with the underside of the lights and grille.....basicially not flat with a gap under the headlites, and tight on the bottom of the grille. AHHH, hard to describe.....quick drawing.
#74
10-22-2007
Originally Posted by stRanger
Ok didn't read the whole thread.. the biggest concern for me in a tube bumper....
The ability to put a hi-lift under one of the tubes and then be able to jack the truck up....
Some of the bumpers i've seen i would question if you could jack the truck up that way... Hoping to get one built in the next yr or so and have a good jack point on it!!
Just my 2 cents though
The ability to put a hi-lift under one of the tubes and then be able to jack the truck up....
Some of the bumpers i've seen i would question if you could jack the truck up that way... Hoping to get one built in the next yr or so and have a good jack point on it!!
Just my 2 cents though
http://wabfab.org/products/recovery/recovery.htm
I should order one since it'll be safer to use than just putting the jack under my sliders. I guess it wouldn't be the best option for front bumpers because the tube would be to high and then the jack would be way more unstable than usual.
#75
10-22-2007
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From: North GA
Originally Posted by outdoorsman
This accessory could be handy for guys with tube.
http://wabfab.org/products/recovery/recovery.htm
I should order one since it'll be safer to use than just putting the jack under my sliders. I guess it wouldn't be the best option for front bumpers because the tube would be to high and then the jack would be way more unstable than usual.
http://wabfab.org/products/recovery/recovery.htm
I should order one since it'll be safer to use than just putting the jack under my sliders. I guess it wouldn't be the best option for front bumpers because the tube would be to high and then the jack would be way more unstable than usual.
Wouldn't be the BEST option, but sometimes its the only one!!! Loosen lug nuts, jack up truck from bumper, rip of the tire toss it under the pumpkin, let the back back down and work on truck....
