I know that I want one or the other. I previously ran the older style Rancho and liked it. Both the new Rancho and the ace open with the tailgate and are priced about the same. Chime in with pics if you have them! Let me know what you think.

 

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I have the Rancho, it is super cheap and serves it's purpose. It tends to sag with the weight of a 37" tire mounted to it, making it a little difficult to close and latch. It is pretty quiet, mine is two years old and no rattles, squeks like crazy when opening and closing if not greased. It also has a hi lift mount that works well. Hope this helps.

 

If I'm not mistaken that is the old style, correct? I had it the one that I'm talking about just came out and swings with the gate. Thanks for your input though!

 

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Yes i wood like to know about the new Rancho bumper as well that swings with the gate.

 

Not familiar with the Rancho bumper. I do love my ACE bumper. Super solid, great design on the swingout. Carries my 37 with no problems. Can't beat their lifetime warranty.

 

Which Ace bumper are you talking about? I believe they just released a new style that swings with the gate and looks great

 

I guess it would be the new style, the ones that I looked at opened that way.
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Can you post pictures to make sure everyone is on the same page of which two bumpers you are talking about? The rancho is like $500 and the old ACE is like 750 so thats a decent price difference. The new ACE is like 850 and from what I can tell they dont offer the old style from ACE since I dont see it on their website. I know ACE got their start on this site basically but I have always thought their old bumper was ugly as sin and it stuck way too far out. The new rear from ACE the Pro series is really nice but that is in my opinion quite a difference in price from the Rancho.