Rear Bumper Recommendations
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Tuned
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Rear Bumper Recommendations
Looking to replace the stock piece of tin on my 2021 F-250 with something heavy duty. Something that will offer some true resistance if a car runs into the back of the truck.
As I started shopping I'm learning there's a lot of disparity in quality of material. Just because something looks heavy duty, it may not be due to how thin the steel is. I'm seeing a lot name brands that are only 14 gauge steel. Some are a heavier 5/32", but they're scarce. I'd like to go with 3/16".
Thoughts? Any firsthand feedback and purchases made without regret?
As I started shopping I'm learning there's a lot of disparity in quality of material. Just because something looks heavy duty, it may not be due to how thin the steel is. I'm seeing a lot name brands that are only 14 gauge steel. Some are a heavier 5/32", but they're scarce. I'd like to go with 3/16".
Thoughts? Any firsthand feedback and purchases made without regret?
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Thank you for that recommendation of the Fab Four‘s Vengeance series rear bumper. Being constructed out of just 11 gauge steel, I’m wanting something heavier. 5/32” at a minimum and 3/16” would be even better. I’m strongly leaning towards getting the rear bumper made by Buckstop.
https://www.buckstopinc.com/buckstop-rear-1897.html
https://www.buckstopinc.com/buckstop-rear-1897.html
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Don’t need to go too heavy. They are still mounted to the same spot that is designed to crumple. While the bumper may look better, it’s still getting pushed into the body of the truck when hit.
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Thanks for the advice. I’m waiting for Ranch Hand to get back with me regarding a material question I have on one of their bumpers before settling on anything. Regardless, I’ll be waiting a bit to save up some more money. Going better quality translates to a higher price 🤑🤑🤑
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Check out AEV's Ram bumper. Pound for pound, press formed, rounded steel, is way tougher than welded plates.
And their pricing seems fair. There just arent too many good bumpers for ford right now, that dont look juvenile.
Warn's Summit bumper has been a nice choice too. But excess led cube light holes, is a bit mid. ARB has nothing for us.
And their pricing seems fair. There just arent too many good bumpers for ford right now, that dont look juvenile.
Warn's Summit bumper has been a nice choice too. But excess led cube light holes, is a bit mid. ARB has nothing for us.
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The stock ones get dinged easy. Might as well sell it good if this is something that is of concern.
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Bumper looks good.
https://aev-conversions.com/blogs/ne...anuary-11-2026
https://aev-conversions.com/blogs/ne...anuary-11-2026
One thing I like about the ICON is the smooth & clean lines on it. I had work trucks that had attachments & mounts welded to them and after banging knees & shins too many times I wanted a smooth & clean bumper.
6 week lead time on the Buckstop?
I ordered my ICON on a Wednesday and it was delivered the following Tuesday.
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Bumper looks good.
https://aev-conversions.com/blogs/ne...anuary-11-2026
https://aev-conversions.com/blogs/ne...anuary-11-2026
under superduty...they seem to only have a package for a complete setup...bumper..wheels..lift..etc....dont see any loose bumpers
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I think the mix of fabricated and tubing looks a bit doofy.
One thing I like about the ICON is the smooth & clean lines on it. I had work trucks that had attachments & mounts welded to them and after banging knees & shins too many times I wanted a smooth & clean bumper.
6 week lead time on the Buckstop?
I ordered my ICON on a Wednesday and it was delivered the following Tuesday.
One thing I like about the ICON is the smooth & clean lines on it. I had work trucks that had attachments & mounts welded to them and after banging knees & shins too many times I wanted a smooth & clean bumper.
6 week lead time on the Buckstop?
I ordered my ICON on a Wednesday and it was delivered the following Tuesday.