I need to replace my rear bumper . damage has occurred . my truck came with a OEM towing package. I'd like some input on a replacement that will NOT diminish my capacity. Will I need a different hitch for a healthier bumper? What brand of bumpers does anybody here have experience with? Hitches ? I've looked on the net at different parts re-salers,and hardly any of them list any bumpers at all for 2006 Ram 2500 trucks!Aren't they similar to 2004-5 trucks? I have posted this question before,but with limited response and not in this subject catagory...thanx in advance!

 

Wait, are you pulling from the bumper or from a receiver hitch?

 

from the reciever hitch... I ask this also partially due to fact I'm told some replacement bumpers will require re placement and/or removal of the stock hitch...?

 

Compmoto, about the only bumper I know of that can replace the stocker and still allow you to use the factory receiver is the Frontier Bumper. I wanted to buy a Ranch Hand pipe bumper for the rear, but they only have a 10,000lb rated capacity and that goes down to 5000lbs with their receiver tube. The Frontier allows you to keep the stock receiver, yet provides a durable diamond plate reinforced bumper that looks good, imo. I think I payed like $425 and I sold my stocker for I think $150 to a guy who had backed his truck into something and needed a replacement.

http://www.frontier-gear.com/html/RearBumpers.html

Good luck...hope that helps.

 

That is a great looking bumper!

 

Check out Trail Ready's bumper, they make one that replaces the 06 Dodge unit and leaves the hitch in place. I have one on order.

 

I have the same Frontier Gear rear bumper as Texas CTD - it sure is a nice unit. When I was looking for a replacement it was the only one that I could find where you did not have to remove the factory receiver hitch and decrease your towing capacity. I can say enough about the fit and finish of the Frontier Gear bumpers.

 

That's a NICE bumper and the price seems real right to me! Anybody know if Brush Buster is still in business? They made front and rear bumpers and were out of Laredo & San Antonio. REAL heavy duty; like a Ranch Hand or maybe a bit more.

 

thanx, again Tex...I like the bumper, SOLD!

 

Anytime! Good luck with the new bumper. Post pics if you can!

 

will do that ,it should be here by next week. thanx again, that's the best bumper I found for the money that would allow me to keep the factory hitch...

 

Check out Diamond B accessories... They are buitl here in my town, Winters, Texas.... Very strong anf reliable bumper/grills