Im looking to buy a replacement bumper and grill guard for my 99 F-350 pick-up and im unsure of which to buy? Im looking for nice ift and finish as well as strength incase of a deer strike or small fender bender. Im not a fan of the ranch hand bumpers. There are alot of bumpers out there so i thought i would see what you guys recommend. Also pictures are always good! Also my pick-up is stock height! Thanks

 

I'm curious to see what is available as well.
I've been looking for something like what you're wanting, I like the look of the factory chrome bumper, but I want something that can withstand a hit with a deer or another vehicle.

I just "tweaked" my bumper, some genius thought it a great idea to pass me, then cut in front of me and stop to turn, while I'm pulling 15K lbs of trailer with a baler one it behind me.

So far this is one I like, with the pre-runner bar.

Ford Super Duty Winch Bumper, Military Grade Armor - eBay (item 130437936444 end time Jan-29-11 06:57:58 PST)

Price isn't too bad, and I could probably go pick it up for cheaper than it'd be for them to ship it. Read down far enough, if you are good enough with a welder, they sell it for $425 unassembled. That's the way I'd go.

 

Guys Id steer clear of those its a scam that was revealed a while ago over on pavementsucks.com

Road Rhino Bumpers

 

There are so many to list I couldn't scratch the surface. Road Armor, ARB, Frontier (I believe this is a former co-owner of Ranch Hand), Ranch Hand, Buckstop, Cleatus the smelly redneck down the road who actually turns out to be a dang good fabricator and in need of some side work, just to name a few. I personally went with a Ranch Hand full bumper replacement because they're a dime a dozen around here and got mine used for $400, not a scratch on it. There's some companies out there making some really stout good looking bumpers, but they're stout on the wallet too. Whatever you end up going with, you'll really like it. I've been in quite a few trucks that have shed a whitetail or hog going at a good clip with just a quality bolt over bumper grill guard that literally saved the day. They pay for themselves the first time you have the unfortunate event to need one.

 

VERY interesting Walt, thanks for sharing.

 

I also just have been shoping bumpers..the three i looked the hardist at is 1>road armor 2 .fusion and three is iron bull...I chose the Iron Bull because of the finish....I dont like the powder coating. it seems that after a couple of years they look very worn.....

 

Here is my aluminum front bumper. That was when I first had it. The bumper has since been coated.

 

Very nice.

 

Who else has had some experience with these bumpers? Just trying to get all the info i can so i get the best product possible for my needs! thanks

 

I've been wondering about this too. I have a westin sportsman grill guard(I think it's the sportsman) and love the look of that, but I have yet to find a company with that type of guard and a heavy duty bumper. Anyone seen that?

Sorry if this is a hijack.

 

Got mine at a ma and pop place, same look as the ranch hand my dad has, but a damned site sturdier and a load cheaper.
Its not the style your looking for, but you may find someone local who can fab up what you want on a budget.

 

Sorry to hijack the thread, but i like what you did with your truck! Do you have anymore pics??

 

Hey thanks! I have a few more but have since put on a black powder coated bumper (same one). I'll see what I can do to get some newer pictures here in a bit.

 

The ones I have are browns manufacturing I believe but they are alot like ranch hand.

 

I looked it up and it's browns welding not manufacturing. Sorry!