[viper40]

im just seeing what aftermarket bumpers out their people would recomend for the best protection against animals on the road. im asking so this doesnt happen again. i hit a small elk going about 60mph.

 

[projunk]

Ranchhands are the stoutest in my opinion I had their legend winch mount front bumper on my old truck...dodge 3500 the only thing that disapointed me was their welding it is definitely not top notch (on my particular bumper) Im in the same boat your in..im wanting a bumper for my 250 but i think that their all over priced (just my .02) im very seriously thinking about just building one. Best of luck on what ever you decide on

 

[viper40]

ya i like the ranch hands but dont think the brush guard tubing it big enough and would be destroyed if i hit another elk. i now live in Rifle Colorado and you always see deer and elk in the road.

 

[projunk]

Yea I cant imagine hitn one of them lol. All we got down here is whitetail and they do enough damage let alone a elk I really cant think of any brand that makes anything stronger. Your best bet may be to custom build one it would be exactly like you want and alot cheaper

 

[PGreenSVT]

Here's my recommendation.

Road Armor® :: 2005-2007 Ford Superduty Front Stealth Winch Bumper with Titan II Guard

 

[viper40]

ya i like that bumper. ive also looked at the iron bull bumpers

 

[PGreenSVT]

I think this would do the job and I think it is built better than the Iron Bull.

 

[Tuscany]

Jesus Mitch lol if I had that bumper I would pray for a zombie apocalypse lol. Could you imagine the damage you could do with that thing?? Lol

 

[viper40]

Ya that would be the perfect bumper only if I could afford it. But if it save the truck its probably worth it. That small elk I hit did 12k worth of damage thank god for insurance lol

 

[JSchuricht]

+1 for the Road Armor but price is a bit high. After shipping, removing the logo, linex and adding lights it was about $3500.

 

[mudrunninpig]

I do like my Iron Bull

 

[scrapecc]

Holy crap that thing isn't totalled?

 

[PGreenSVT]

+1 for the Road Armor but price is a bit high. After shipping, removing the logo, linex and adding lights it was about $3500.

Well worth the investment when you meet that moose at 60mph.

 

[JIM_C]

Also:
BUCKSTOP Truckware - Heavy-Duty Winch Bumpers for Ford Trucks, Vans and SUVs
Truck Accessories - South Texas Outfitters - San Antonio's Premier Truck Accessory & Top Drive Manufacturer
Tough Country::: American Made Truck Accessories

 

[viper40]

No my insurance considered it 45% destroyed and anything under 50% they fix. So they are paying for $12000 in repairs

 

[g2shuck]

iron bull ftw

 

[GregsSD]

Ruenel makes some nice bumpers with alot of options to choose from:

Reunel Extreme Heavy Duty Bumpers

 

[JSchuricht]

Well worth the investment when you meet that moose at 60mph.

I was thinking more along the lines of meeting a cow or deer but it should work for a moose too.