I have been wanting one of these for so long. Finally got one. It came to my shop the other day on an 18 wheeler and it was all mine. Paid $947 shipped from Texas off of eBay. Wrapped up on a small pallet it weighed 296 lbs. The bumper itself weighs 262 lbs. Came with all hardware and instructions that were very good. I couldnt wait to get started so I figured I would go ahead and start taking my bumper off to see what I was getting into. That was pretty easy. I also did away with the blocker beam and cut off the brackets that held it on. I wanted the extra clearance and it looked like crap too. I was wondering if I was going to be able to get the thing on by myself considering the weight of it. I was prepared to drive around with no front bumper for a few days until I could recruit some help. But, I got it on and this is basically how I did it.

1. Turn RH bumper around.
2. Bend it over.
3. Give it a good reaming.
4. Repeat phrase "Who's your daddy?"

VOILA! Done!

Seriously, it was kind of tough but I had it on my truck within 4 hours of it being dropped off. I used 1 floor jack, 1 Hi-lift jack, 2 jack stands and all the strength I had. I was pretty proud of myself and VERY happy with the results!

I havent installed the factory fogs yet because both of mine were broken. I am ordering new ones and they will go in asap.

I love this thing. I cant wait for a deer to run out in front of me to test this thing out.

 

more pics........

 

another one

 

Next project is to put on those X code front springs that I have had laying in the corner for a while!

 

Very nice. I want me some Ranch Hand bumpers.

Your shop is tooooo clean.

 

What you talkin 'bout man? Aint you see all that there clutter on dem shelves?

I do love my battle tested Ranch Hands.

 

I could put my crawfish on dat floor.

 

Looks real good. I should have got the whole bumper myself. Maybe the next trip to Houston.

 

Looking good.....and I'm jealous of that garage!!!!

 

That's sweet! I love the Ranch Hands, and all that diamond plating. For some reason, it just looks SO MUCH BETTER on an Excursion than the pickups. Don't get me wrong, I like them on both, but the Excursions just look extra-good. But I'm biased...now I have a new "wish list" item...

 

You are hardcore! It looks great!
And you have an AWESOME garage!!!!!!

 

Thats some serious assurance your truck will never be damaged in the front end.. Congrats

 

much thanks to all

 

Nice! Looks like something I need to get for my truck...here in Baltimore it seems like stepping out into traffic is the official town pastime.

 

LOL...you need to get a cattle guard like on the old locomotives to simply push them away and off to the side!