ARB or other front bumper for SuperDuty

[Mike S]

Considering this idea for protection od my 2001 F350 SD in wildlife collisions. Anyone have recommendations and or photos?

 

[locrwln]

Buckstop is one that I have looked at, but they are more expensive than the ARB. I too have struggled with that decision. Still haven't decided.

Jack

 

[brianjwilson]

In my opinion, you are better off talking to local fabricators and having someone build you a custom bumper. Often times cheaper, better built, and built to suit your taste. Not to mention that you're supporting a smaller and local company.
But that's me, I find most of the off-the-shelf bumper pretty hideous and over-priced.

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

I have always liked the ranchhand bumpers. I know it kills the aproach angle but with something as big as an f350 I doubt you are worried about that. Plus you could probably pick up one in Texas pretty cheap as you see them all over West Texas

 

[RU55ELL]

Here you go:

http://www.roadarmor.com/site/ford/99-04-sd-excursion.php

 

[flyingwil]

Here you go:

http://www.roadarmor.com/site/ford/99-04-sd-excursion.php

I was just going to add in Road Armor. We have been very pleased with the Road Armor bumpers since we started to carry them.

ARB is still a great option, and I love the fact that they are airbag friendly.:victory:

 

[Martyn]

Mike

How about Aluminess http://www.aluminess.com/trucks.htm

 

[mcgovski]

here is an ARB

I have got an ARB bumper...its on a Dodge though.
I like it.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24206&page=4
the pic is attached in this thread....the forum doesnt want to let me upload it again

 

[SunTzuNephew]

http://www.reunel.com/index.html

 

[RU55ELL]

I really like that reunel with the hi-lift and shovel mount on the front.

 

[jsnow]

I once saw a picture of a guy in Canada who ran the ARB on his SD. He hit a moose:Wow1: and the bumper survived!! When the moose flipped down the side of the truck it did some pretty good damage, however the front survived with out any mechanical damage.

 

[brut4s]

www.ironbull.com

 

[RU55ELL]

www.ironbull.com

I think you mean http://ironbullbumpers.com/

 

[Mike S]

Lots of options. I think I do need frontal protection for traveling in Montana and other wildlife rich areas. My truck is pretty 'stock looking' and I don't want to add the redneck look. The ARB appeals to me, and one like the aluminum job that Martyn suggested might not weight down the front too much.

Thanks for all your suggestions - I'll look at all of them carefully.

 

[Bella PSD]

I have always liked the ranchhand bumpers. I know it kills the aproach angle but with something as big as an f350 I doubt you are worried about that. Plus you could probably pick up one in Texas pretty cheap as you see them all over West Texas

I don't think it effects the approach angle at all or very little.
Here is my Ranchhand bumper with the new lights. I also have a front skid plate.
Louie