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Jul 15, 2007 | 06:04 PM

VQ2Fast4U

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From: CT

Deformed Front Bumper

Today I got a forktruck stuck in some grass and had to push it out with my truck. Long story short I need a new bumper. I do use my truck alot to push, pull, move, and otherwise hit things. Im looking at replacment bumpers from ranch hand, sout texas outfitters, ext. But they all look to flashy, I just want a plain black bumper thats going to take a hit, and it needs to have some tow hooks on it. I also dont want any grill guards, just the bumper. Thanks

Aug 3, 2007 | 03:20 PM

amish77

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You could weld up one yourself. Some tube, a welder, and some cutting tools and you're set. It'll take a day, but that's what a lot of guys do with these.

Aug 3, 2007 | 03:25 PM

mustang_gt_350

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agree with the above.. mine is in very rough shape. Rust, big dents the size of basketballs. I will probably custom fab a bumper along with a winch mount before this fall. I have a few friends who are good welders/fabricators. so it will be a group project. probably just cost me materials and some beer.

Aug 3, 2007 | 04:31 PM

rebelchevy02

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I got this bumper for my truck, i love it, it looks great, i havent hit anything yet with it. Has provisions for a winch.....

Its made by TJM I can get more pics if you want.

Aug 3, 2007 | 04:41 PM

Mr. Bob

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TJM makes some REALLY nice stuff!!!

Aug 3, 2007 | 05:47 PM

mustang_gt_350

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Nice i like it.. not over the top with protection but beefy looking.
did you buy it locally?

Aug 3, 2007 | 06:19 PM

piotrsko

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Nice I want one.

How thick is the steel it is made from??

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Aug 3, 2007 | 06:57 PM

rebelchevy02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mustang_gt_350

Nice i like it.. not over the top with protection but beefy looking.
did you buy it locally?

I got if from a place in new jersey, as there isnt too many places that sell TJM IIRC. www.4x4connection.com Is the site. The model is a T17 bar. I just wanted a bumper, im not a big fan of the big brush guards, although they are effective, i just dont like the looks.

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Originally Posted by piotrsko

Nice I want one.

How thick is the steel it is made from??

From frame rail to frame rail, and were the winch mounts, its 3/16. From there out i think its 1/8. I think it will take a good beating, the way its constructed, and the angles built into it, its a pretty tough bumper.