Well, I hopped in the 04.5, pulled forward about 20 ft. and found the sharp corner on a heavy object. I want to replace it, but am hating the idea of handing over the big bucks to the dealer.....are there any options?

 

There are lots of options! It is just a matter of how much you want to spend!

I put on a Ranch Hand...Pics in gallery.

If you got a couple of grand to drop....go get a Warn, Buckstop, or Road Armor. Very nice but very pricey.

May also look at Tough Country or Frontier.

 

Ebay is a great place to find those. I found the stock rear bumper for less than half what the dealer whanted and that included shipping it to me. The guy owned a customizing shop and was selling factory takeoffs.

 

In addition to what's been mention, I would check out www.southtexasoutfitters.com which is what i have on my truck... in my opinion it's the best looking/best made "ranch" style bumper... there is also reunel and offroad tech. If i had the money, I would've done an offroad tech on my ford, i have yet to see one on a new dodge.

 

i'm saving to get one of these. Only 60 miles from my house too. NO SHIPPING and they will install it.http://www.eaglecarriage.com/bumpers.htm

 

i have the buckstop now

but still have the stock in the garage, many of us may be willing to get rid of the stock bumpers

see galary for photos

 

Thanks to all. I kinda favor the idea of staying with the stock look (at the moment) but do like the looks of the units in your galleries too. It only makes sense that there should be some around with the DTR members, so I have placed a wanted ad, and will also check out Ebay. Gotta love this forum!
Thanks again.

 

just sent you a PM, not that I am really thinking about getting rid of mine, or that I was fishing. but if you are close, it may work....

also check out craigslist.com in your area. Thats where my bumper came from.

 

I have a Road Armor and really like it.