TexasCTD, thanks for the bumper info. I was not sure if it was a stock or aftermarket bumper. If I go that route, I will prob just get a buckstop like the front.

there will be some new pics of my truck up soon. after I spent most of the day cleaning it, and some painting.

 

Glad I could help. If it wasn't for the capacity issue, I would just get a Ranch Hand pipe bumper and be done with it. I'd rather have a pipe bumper. But I need a receiver hitch and im not going down to 5000lb capacity.

Frontier Diamond Back is the only rear bumper I have seen that allows the use of the factory receiver, looks good, is BLACK, and offers some strength.

 

http://buckstop.biz/rear.html

buckstop does also. they are close to me as well

 

 

these look like they might be pretty cool, but pricey in typical Weld fassion.

press release copied

Mar 6, 2006
By: Press Release
Dodge at Off-Road.com





Kansas City, Missouri - Weld Wheel Industries is pleased to announce the introduction of it’s new Method truck wheels for on and off road Pickups, and Jeeps. They fit most 6 and 8 lug trucks along with a limited 5 lug offering. They are the new standard for the lifted, 50” tire equipped truck. These new wheels features forged, one-piece construction, handsome cutting-edge styling and unmatched durability. The addition of an optional Pro-Loc™ “simulated bead-lock” with a brushed finish to the outer rim gives the Method wheel the ultimate off-road appearance without the legal and maintenance hassles of true bead-locs™.

When off road you can remove the ring. If you scrape the rim lip on a rock, no problem. You cover the rim lip with the ring when you get back on the highway and the wheel still looks great.

Available in 17, 18, 20 and 22 inch versions up to 12 inches wide, the new PRO-CRUSHER series™, are purpose-built in the correct widths and offsets to fit many popular import and domestic pickup trucks, and 4x4’S, even those with hard-to-find 8-lug bolt patterns. They are ideal for heavy loads or rugged off-road use in addition to boulevard styling on show trucks.

The strength and durability of the Method makes it a perfect complement to today’s formidable light trucks. When installed on a Silverado, Ram, or Super-Duty Pickup, the PRO-CRUSHER Series™ load capacity of 3200 pounds per wheel (in 8 lug applications) exceeds the vehicle’s rated GVW by a substantial margin, even when towing at the factory-recommended maximum.

The finish on the Method is a new addition for Weld Racing. The wheel is powder coated black for the rugged off-road look that is so popular and as a bonus is easy to clean. With the brushed finish cap and brushed finished simulated bead-loc™ this wheel attracted a lot of attention when it was introduced at the Off Road Impact show in Las Vegas in January. Now you can attract attention to whatever truck you bolt it on!

They are available in the correct applications for most popular trucks and 4x4’s. For more information, please contact Customer Service at 800/488-9353.




http://dodge.off-road.com/dodge/arti....jsp?id=311172

 

Hey TexasCTD, that's the kind of blacked out wheel I like. As a matter of fact, I like it so much that I'm going to do that to mine this summer hopefully after the tranny gets built.

 

BB,

I like those too. They all look good. But personally I still prefer an all black wheel with some studs in it. Kinda like this.





This is Bobcat698's truck. Awesome in my opinion. I think these wheels are Cragar 342's, but they don't make them in 17''. You could put them on your truck though.

If I can find a wheel that looks similar that will fit a 3rd gen....im there. Oh, well im there if I had an extra grand laying around....and I don't.

 

I called and ordered it. Thanks "Names_TJ". Im going to have to prime and paint it but im sure it will look good. Puts me that much closer to Devoiding my truck of Chrome. With another rear bumper and some powdercoated wheels, im pretty much there.