There are a lot of websites that have this stuff, but none seem to list pre-94 Dodge applications.

I really need a set of those bars you step on to get in the cab. Are those called nerf bars? I want the little ones, foot size, not the ones 3' long. My not-so-young-anymore-mother really likes the old beast, gets a kick out of it, but can't climb aboard without a step ladder. Any tips on these are greatly appreciated.

I wish I could find more options for front end pieces, ideally, I'd like a front receiver with a hitch mount, and a tube steel brush guard with lights, and wouldn't a billet grill be nice?

Like the countless different versions offered for Dorf owners?

Does anyone carry this stuff for 1st gens? There must be applications beyond what I can find online?

If not, talk about an untapped market...

Um, I should mention I can't spend a fortune on this stuff, I'm sure Warn would set me up with a super-bumper, complete with big winch, and storage for the included high-lift jack and off-raod shovel-pick-ax set-up, and as much fun as that 500lb. monster would be, $4000 may be stretching the budget a bit. End rant.

 

I've been looking for the same thing, and have come up with nothing. I'd like a solid Ranchhand style front bumper/grille guard, with a front receiver or winch mount. There's a few companies out there that sell the bumpers, but are WAY out of my price range. I'll probably be building a custom front bumper in the future, just because I have the skills, tools, and a slim budget.

 

There dosent seem to be much, I was gonna buy a Warn classic style winch bumper for the 93 4x4, but last I looked it wasent avaliable either. I had some of the nerf type bars on my 350 that I removed ( 3 foot ones) they were just bolted to the frame below the cab. pretty much universal fit. I wasent to wild on the 8 holes in the frame on each side to mount then though. Might try 4 wheel parts wholesalers. they been around for a long time and might have a line on something. How bout some full length running boards? got a set from my 93 I want to be rid of.

 

Look at this website about the bumper and the brushguard.Buckstop there a little expensive but i'm definitely going to buy one when i get some extra money.

Chris

PM me for a picture of a ranchhand bumper on a 93.

 

id go with a buckstop too, IMO they look awsome!!

 

Chris,

Great link. Thanks for that. I've been looking for 1st Gen accessories myself and those industrial winch bumpers look good. I'm thinking powdercoated black for the black truck.

 

Thanks for the advice, guys.

Jeremy, if I didn't have to travel 700 miles to borrow a welder, I would make something as well.

Apache, it doesn't surprise me they want you to drill a bunch of holes to mount a step, I guess I was hoping to hear there are some that use existing holes or clamps or something. Thanks for the offer of the running boards, but I worry that I would leave them wrapped around a rock.

Chris, that is a great looking bumper, thanks for that link.

They are not giving them away, but still cheaper than Warn.

I wish the Buckstop site listed the weight of that puppy, it doesn't look light.

I really love the receiver hitch on the bumper, and the light mounts, and the winch box, and the tow hooks. Yep, fine looking bumper.

 

Bringing this back to the top, I ordered one of the 1st Gen winch bumpers from Buckmark. I went with the black powdercoat and no brushguard. It looks like a 6-8 week wait for them to have it done and ready to ship. I'll post some pics when I get it mounted.

 

I just got a set of hoop steps for my Ford on e-bay. They are made by C.A.R.R. mfg. They work great, I only had to drill two holes total to mount them but that is on a 2000 F350 so a Dodge will be different.