RAM 3500 Front Bumper

[Daves3032E]

I ran into a deer a few days ago at about 50 mph. Damage doesn't seem too horrible. It got me thinking about an aftermarket bumper that would possibly hold up better with deer as I seem to do it every couple years (2nd time with this truck in about a year). I was looking at the Herd Aero LT (quoted at ~$2600), but it has very small eye bolts (they told me 1" diameter eye) and I'm afraid that they won't hold up. Shoot, can't even put a 3/8" chain / grab hook through that like I can with my factory tow hook (2010 RAM 3500).

I've tried searching the web a bit, but haven't had much luck finding any decent push/wrecker style bumpers. My old '79 F350 had huge homemade front and rear bumpers that were made out ~12" tall c-channel. They were great. Was just hoping to get something a little nicer than painted c-channel though.

Any suggestions?

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Look at RanchHand for hardcore bullet proof bumpers!
Ranch Hand | Be on the safe side

Matt

 

[Daves3032E]

Look at RanchHand for hardcore bullet proof bumpers!
Ranch Hand | Be on the safe side

Matt

I looked at those. Just can't get myself to look past the diamond plate.

 

[Tomtint]

I would imagine a fabrication shop could weld a 4" tube to some brackets that would bolt to existing mounts. It may not be pretty but would be functional. A custom built " good looking " one is going to be spendy.

 

[mrbacklash]

I put a Ranch Hand on my F150 and it looked like a 5 year old welded it and they do not bother cleaning the slag from their welds prior to powder coating. I complained to ranch hand enough that they gave me 200 to fix their issue so I got it rhino lined before it was ever mounted which hid their spectacular welds. Granted they did stand behind their product but their craftsmanship or lack of is ridiculous.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Man, I haven't thought of RanchHand in years. That's what all the rich kids had on their shiny trucks in high school.

 

[coobie]

Buckstop bumpers,google it..

 

[dodge man]

Ranch hands are nice but I always wondered about the weight. The Cummins is already pretty heavy without adding more weight out front.

 

[Daves3032E]

Buckstop bumpers,google it..

Those appear to be some decent units.

 

[aczlan]

So you are looking at something like this?

Might just add a shackle to the equipment you keep in the truck?

Aaron Z

 

[Daves3032E]

So you are looking at something like this?
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Might just add a shackle to the equipment you keep in the truck?

Aaron Z

Yes, that was the Herd bumper I was looking at. I'm not a fan of the eye bolts and have decided to cross them off my list.

 

[coobie]

Those appear to be some decent units.

Very Stout front bumpers IMHO..

 

[farm boy00]

Yes, that was the Herd bumper I was looking at. I'm not a fan of the eye bolts and have decided to cross them off my list.

Couldn't you just ask them about not putting them on?? I really like that and wouldn't bypass something that could be customized

 

[Egon]

Find a welder, some weldets, and schedule 40 pipe. Take it to a body shop for a good paint job.

 

[Daves3032E]

Couldn't you just ask them about not putting them on?? I really like that and wouldn't bypass something that could be customized

If there were no eyes on it, then there wouldn't be any tow point on it.

 

[Daves3032E]

Find a welder, some weldets, and schedule 40 pipe. Take it to a body shop for a good paint job.

I've thought about it.

 

[wolfpack2]

Check out ARB. They look quite nice if you don't mind 3 grand for a bumper.

DODGE RAM 2500-3500 FULL DELUXE MODULAR WINCH BAR KIT (2237010)

 

[Daves3032E]

Check out ARB. They look quite nice if you don't mind 3 grand for a bumper.

DODGE RAM 2500-3500 FULL DELUXE MODULAR WINCH BAR KIT (2237010)

Those seem decent. Type B or C.

 

[kevinwak]

Around here Iron Cross bumpers are the most popular. They have two large eyes In them that lets you attach a large Shackle for towing. Welcome to Iron Cross Automotive. We produce American Made Step Products and Bumpers. American Made = American Jobs!

 

[Raspy]

Around here Iron Cross bumpers are the most popular. They have two large eyes In them that lets you attach a large Shackle for towing. Welcome to Iron Cross Automotive. We produce American Made Step Products and Bumpers. American Made = American Jobs!

That is a nice design, but cutting out the words IRON CROSS on the front of it spoils it for me. Spoils the lines and I won't be a rolling billboard.