I just installed this 400# beast . I have not seen anyone else with this bumper . I thought I would show it and see what you think .


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It looks nice how was the install. It the 400lbs before the winch?

 

-- thats some serious bumper--- how costly was it?

 

Considering theres no winch on it I am going to asume it with no winch.

 

The cheapest I found was $XXXXXX plus shipping. I paid $XXXXX installed . I did not put a winch on it , but it will hold a 16 ton winch . The bumper came with the two 100w. spots . I chose to mount them on top and put running lights in the bumper. The install was not to bad , but you need a hoist or engine lift after you get the brackets on . You also have to drill the frame , but a metal drill template is supplied that bolts on to existing holls ,so its hard to mess up . Crush tubes go inside the frame rails , so you can Crank it Down . I bolted a peace of stainless steel on the inside of the bumper so the W cut-out would stand out .


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Nice looking bumper, just cannot afford that on my retirement money!!!

I will post the pic for you.

 

You just covered up one of the best looking things on your truck. That big chrome grill.

www.Roadarmor.com has the best looking bumper and they have one without all the pipe.



My Truck at www.GoRowan.com/2004ram

 

why is this necessary? apparently i am not used to the rules here. prices are public information.

nice looking bumper.

 

I purchased the bumper I wanted , not what everyone else is buying . Everyones taste is different . I customize to my taste , not yours . Thanks for your .02 worth though .

 

You did ask for opinions.

 

Looks like your approuch angle decreased quite a bit , are you planning a lift or is this not a problem for what the truck is used for ?

 

Leveling kit and wheel/tires are in the future . The front end really did not drop that much .

 

I have a Jeep Cherokee with a similar looking bumper on the front. It has an 8500 lb Ramsey winch in it and it is a working Jeep. It has been worth every penny I paid for it and it was only low $xxx. I would buy another one to replace it in a minute. I'll never be without a winch again.

I have a 3 inch Old Man Emu lift kit under it and I had to add a set of 2 inch spacers in front to get it back level after the bumper and winch went on. So if you do order a kit make them aware of your added weight.

To those who don't off road, this may not seem like a good way to spend so much money. But with a truck this heavy it sinks fast, and you for sure need a winch. I would recommend a 10K with a ****** block for vehicle retrieval.

To those who have never owned a winch you don't know what you are missing. I use mine at least once a week to do chores or move something, and they are great for loading a trailer. I even have a second 6K winch for my trailer and truck that is mobile mounted to go on a 2 inch receiver. I can put it on back of my Jeep and go either way.

OK, I'll get off my box, lol Jim

 

hovismo i would like a answer on that ? about prices

 

What's the point, without grill gaurds you're hardly better off than stock. A deer will still likley get the best of ya.