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Ranch Hand Bullnose front bumper

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Default Ranch Hand Bullnose front bumper

Does anyone have experience with a Ranch Hand Bullnose front bumper? I am curious about them. I am considering LoD and ARB, but came across this one with the receiver too. Any thoughts? Thanks
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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The diamond plate fender ext. is what I don't like, other than that, it seems nice. I don't really care for full widths, but if that's what floats your boat, go for it. I did hear they are heavy as all get out.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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looks cool, especially if you live in deer country...
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Default The full vs mid width

Do I understand the mid width bumper wil allow more travel of the tires or is it just the extra weight and looks?
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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ranchhand bumpers are great quality, its very popular in texas, its pretty much what every truck has, even imitations are made here in my area across the border.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 04:52 AM
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Just put one on in early January. I really like it, but some don't like the diamond plate design. It is a very stout bumper. On Thursday I installed my Warn M8000 and everyone that has seen it in person really likes it.

It if you are looking for something that gives better approach angles for rock-crawling it probably isn't the bumper you want. But most of what I do is through trees and some minor rock ledges, so the approach angle doesn't matter so much.

As soon as I can, i will be installing the ranch hand rear bumper also.

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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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it doesn't look bad, it looks a lot like the old arb tj bumper.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:36 AM
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I like it, For me it would be usefull to have something like that. I would like to see what the rear looks like. Are they heavy bumpers?
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Looks pretty heavy duty, and if your looking for a full size, I say go for it. The only thing I don't really like is the diamond plate. If the price is right I'd say buy it as it looks like it would run a moose over.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Oh, I like that one. I've been looking for one with a bar, winch, lights etc., that doesn't break the bank. I have deer, coyotes, opossums, mountain lions and everything else out here. Thanks for the pics.
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