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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by AAK625
Have you looked into the Ranch Hand bumpers? I'm getting the one below:


I personally have, but I didn't like the look as much.

Originally Posted by freekyFX4
Thanks. I was not trying to hijack the thread. I just wanted to let people know that no matter how good (or bad) these big bumpers look in pictures, that pictures do not do them justice. They always look better in person. I sent a picture of mine to a guy that I work with, and he said he wasn't sure if he liked it. He went outside during his lunch break and couldn't get back to my desk fast enough to tell me how good he thought it looked. He said that he didn't like it in the pictures, but that in person, it was awesome. That seems to be the general feeling about these bumpers though. They just don't photograph well, but are very impressive in person.

Yeah, that's a fact. Ton of my friends have them(parents buy them everything) and they look ugly off of the truck, IMO. But when it's on and those meaty tires, especially when lifted!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by AAK625
Have you looked into the Ranch Hand bumpers? I'm getting the one below:


Ranch Hand makes quality stuff. A few of my buddies have had them in the past. Not a big fan of them on the 04-08 f150. I dont know what to do anymore. HaHaHa
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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I have NEVER seen a vechicle a Boondock bumper looked good on. Body lines do not match up ANYWHERE and they are stupidly big and gaudy.

But hey if thats your thing go right ahead.

My vote for these trucks is Reunel. http://reunel.com/FordExtremeDutyFro...37;20(13).html

Regardless of which one you choose, they will all weigh the front end down and kill approach angles.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GTRider245
I have NEVER seen a vechicle a Boondock bumper looked good on. Body lines do not match up ANYWHERE and they are stupidly big and gaudy.

But hey if thats your thing go right ahead.

My vote for these trucks is Reunel. http://reunel.com/FordExtremeDutyFro...nt%20(13).html

Regardless of which one you choose, they will all weigh the front end down and kill approach angles.


Good, that looks good!!

I'm waiting to get mine, until I get the 6" lift and 35s.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by GTRider245
I have NEVER seen a vechicle a Boondock bumper looked good on. Body lines do not match up ANYWHERE and they are stupidly big and gaudy.

But hey if thats your thing go right ahead.

My vote for these trucks is Reunel. http://reunel.com/FordExtremeDutyFro...nt%20(13).html

Regardless of which one you choose, they will all weigh the front end down and kill approach angles.
I saw an FX4 with one of those going down the freeway and fell in love. They look even better in person.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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How do these bumpers affect the vehicle's operation and lifespan of parts?
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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I am not sure how much the Reunel weighs, but the Buckstop weighs enough to make the front end sag and probably wear out suspension parts quicker too.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by freekyFX4
I am not sure how much the Reunel weighs, but the Buckstop weighs enough to make the front end sag and probably wear out suspension parts quicker too.
Yeah, I've got about 5 buddies with em. Only one doesn't have a lift, and he has a leveling kit, and he's had his around 20,000 or so miles and hasn't had any problem.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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i would just pay a little extra and get the road armor bumper replacement raw and then line-x it...Those look the best and go with the lines of our trucks the best..I would have got one if i could afford it.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ugacoop16
i would just pay a little extra and get the road armor bumper replacement raw and then line-x it...Those look the best and go with the lines of our trucks the best..I would have got one if i could afford it.
I haven't been able to find any pics of the Road armor one.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/.../photo_12.html
And you can customize it with the amount of light holes you want and such...They are badass and are built to last.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ugacoop16
http://www.off-roadweb.com/features/.../photo_12.html
And you can customize it with the amount of light holes you want and such...They are badass and are built to last.
That may be a winner.. Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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ya man no problem... and i think they can customize the front of the bumper too like this
http://grizzlyoffroad.com/images/ra_black_dually.jpg or this http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...5/IMG_0193.jpg
If you go on the road armor website you will see were they put these on a lot of military vehicles in Iraq and one vehicle blew up, but the road armor is still left haha
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ugacoop16
ya man no problem... and i think they can customize the front of the bumper too like this
http://grizzlyoffroad.com/images/ra_black_dually.jpg or this http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...5/IMG_0193.jpg
If you go on the road armor website you will see were they put these on a lot of military vehicles in Iraq and one vehicle blew up, but the road armor is still left haha
Gonna take me a while to get to the point that I order one, but It'll be sweeet.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ugacoop16
i would just pay a little extra and get the road armor bumper replacement raw and then line-x it...Those look the best and go with the lines of our trucks the best..I would have got one if i could afford it.
Thanks for the idea. Road Armor is currently running a special. $800 cash back or 40% off any bumper purchase. I sent a email requesting pics
 
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