Front bumper toast...what to do???
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From: Turlock Ca
Originally Posted by Downeaster
Well, I hit a bear this evening on the way to work and f***** my front bumper. What should I do? Replace with original or go aftermarket.
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From: mid-west mid-south wa
sounds like you are ok
I actually wonder what else is messed up. when I took off my original bumper I found out there is not much to it. if all the bear did was mess up the bumper you are lucky.
my vote is for a buckstop, but they are all good. all depends on the look you want.
there may be other companies closer to you and you could save on some shipping.
my bumper,
I actually wonder what else is messed up. when I took off my original bumper I found out there is not much to it. if all the bear did was mess up the bumper you are lucky.
my vote is for a buckstop, but they are all good. all depends on the look you want.
there may be other companies closer to you and you could save on some shipping.
my bumper,
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From: San Luis Obispo, CA
Since no one mentioned-- RoadArmor!! 
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My bumper may be fugly but it and the underside skidplates keep everything else safe. Downeaster, does this mean we will be having bear steaks when I get to Machias. There are lots of folks on here with stock bumpers probably in their garage. Mine has repelled two deer so far....Don't know if it would survive a moose but it would do better than stock!! At you time of misery all everyone wants is pictures. The least you need is a good solid brush bar. I had a buddy with a very nice bumper off a d max that he isn't using ....It is a close fit to mine surprisingly but wayyyyy prettier. Kerry
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Nriver, it is build around a solid 6xxx series H beam 10"x8" with 5/8" x 1/2" webs. It is not quite done because I haven't decided on the top style finish or the upright reinforcements. I have a rubber D bumper that goes on the front but I haven't put it on because with the crappy drivers around here I'd probably get in trouble for intentionally using it 
. Last time it was weighed it was less than 200 pounds and the skids are about 40pounds and the bolts, steel brackets and tow hooks (stock) were about 30 pounds. I hit a fawn on the passenger side and a big doe on the driver side at 65mph. It bent the top corner back 3/8 of an inch.....it was a big hit in my books.....no other damage except some little hoof scratches on the paint. ks
. Last time it was weighed it was less than 200 pounds and the skids are about 40pounds and the bolts, steel brackets and tow hooks (stock) were about 30 pounds. I hit a fawn on the passenger side and a big doe on the driver side at 65mph. It bent the top corner back 3/8 of an inch.....it was a big hit in my books.....no other damage except some little hoof scratches on the paint. ks
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From: Stillwater, OK
Originally Posted by socal 610
....I think that 06 road armor is the most ugly thing I've seen look at that buckstop for 06