This is when I first mounted it.

 

I saw those Ranch Hands... I want one for each end of the truck.
I live in the 'city', don't pull anything, no winching, don't really need them, but don't care.

Would be great for PITA tailgaters.
Slap on a nice big sticker on the tailgate, "Tailgating can be hazardous to you & your vehicle's health."
Something to that effect.

Brake check.
Oh, the front end of your vehicle caved in as you hit my rear bumper?
Too bad.
Didn't you see the sticker on my tailgate?
For them- a new car, or front end rebuild.
For me- a bit of touch up paint and I'm ready for the next PITA tailgater.

I suspect the added weight of all that steel would decrease my already pathetic 15/17 mpg.
Big thing is... those Ranch Hands cost so much.

 

When I got mine I used an expired 10% off coupon, and they took it! But I still payed $700 for it!

But I deff know what your talking about... If someone is going slow, I just get alittle close and they sure get out of my way quick! Lol

 

Agreed I really like that one. I don't like how the ranch hand grille guards mount on these trucks. They look really weak but yours looks awesome

 

I also found this place.
These look pretty rugged, as well as stylish (my opinion).
Not big / bulky like some I've seen.
Check them out.

http://www.bumperboss.com/index.htm

 

This is what I am talking about
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...a%3DN%26um%3D1

 

Now that one looks dang good!

 

bumperboss looks good, and easier on the pockets than RA.

 

Do you know what the part number is on that bumper. I was trying to find one online, but i cant find it anywhere not even on ranch hand's website. Myabe they dont make that model any more when did u put yours on?

 

Thanks man. I love your truck it is the wallpaper on my computer!

I almost got the RH grille guard, but then this popped up on craigslist and I could not pass it up. Craigslist is the best, my little brother just picked up a T3 grille guard for his 05 F150 for 50 dollars. New around here they go for 700+ dollars.

 

Im not sure about the part number. I was told when I got mine that they were discontinuing this model for the 97-03 f150's, not sure it that is true. I Got it about a year and a half ago.

 

I think they did i cant seem to find one online all i can find is the legands, i really like the bull nose style and wish i could find that one.

 

found it from some guy on craigslist. cant beat 50 bucks

its not done still need to mount the winch but ive been out of town

 

very nice