Bumper prices.
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Bumper prices.
Need your opinions!!!
I'm in the market for a chrome step bumper for a 73 f350. My current one looks like a homemade push bar.
My front bumper is emasculate. So I'd like to get a rear step bumper that matches. After looking around I'm realizing that a used one in the same condition as my front bumper is nearly impossible, so I'm looking at brand new.
My question is,
Dave Carpenter = $600 *ouch*
Bronco Graveyard = $259 *better*
Is there a difference in quality? If so, how much? Will the cheaper one rust quicker? Is there a better place to look for this item?
Thanks in advance.
I'm in the market for a chrome step bumper for a 73 f350. My current one looks like a homemade push bar.
My front bumper is emasculate. So I'd like to get a rear step bumper that matches. After looking around I'm realizing that a used one in the same condition as my front bumper is nearly impossible, so I'm looking at brand new.
My question is,
Dave Carpenter = $600 *ouch*
Bronco Graveyard = $259 *better*
Is there a difference in quality? If so, how much? Will the cheaper one rust quicker? Is there a better place to look for this item?
Thanks in advance.
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Ah... because "emasculate" in non-truck terms means:
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: to make (something) weaker or less effective
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: to make (something) weaker or less effective
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Ah... because "emasculate" in non-truck terms means:
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: to make (something) weaker or less effective
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: to make (something) weaker or less effective
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Ha ha. Stupid iPhones. Yes. I meant immaculate.
Thank you Ranger429 for ACTUALLY answering the question.
I'll do a little more shopping and and see what happens. But I'd like to get one sooner rather than later.
Thank you Ranger429 for ACTUALLY answering the question.
I'll do a little more shopping and and see what happens. But I'd like to get one sooner rather than later.
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The JBG bumper is fine.
Mike wouldn't that be your other truck! ?
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I have been trying to use original chrome bumpers but like you I am at the point I will have to buy a new one from someone like JBG or Dennis Carpenter. I have read somewhere (sorry for the weak details) that some of today's aftermarket chrome bumpers are not chromed as well as the ones that were installed on our trucks back in the day. I forget all of the details about the chroming process but there are cheap chrome jobs and good chrome jobs. I live in central Canada where road salt, mud, slush, etc. take their toll on vehicles. As an example, lots of people put chrome plated step bars on their trucks that begin to have rust spots show up within a year or two. The 40 year old chrome bumpers on my bumpsides & dentsides are still in good condition--better chrome. If you are in a dry climate, it won't matter who's bumper you buy. Does the $600 DC bumper have better chrome plating? Maybe JBG & DC get their bumpers from the same place? Just something to think about.
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I have been trying to use original chrome bumpers but like you I am at the point I will have to buy a new one from someone like JBG or Dennis Carpenter. I have read somewhere (sorry for the weak details) that some of today's aftermarket chrome bumpers are not chromed as well as the ones that were installed on our trucks back in the day. I forget all of the details about the chroming process but there are cheap chrome jobs and good chrome jobs. I live in central Canada where road salt, mud, slush, etc. take their toll on vehicles. As an example, lots of people put chrome plated step bars on their trucks that begin to have rust spots show up within a year or two. The 40 year old chrome bumpers on my bumpsides & dentsides are still in good condition--better chrome. If you are in a dry climate, it won't matter who's bumper you buy. Does the $600 DC bumper have better chrome plating? Maybe JBG & DC get their bumpers from the same place? Just something to think about.