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pstroke · 07-29-2004, 03:28 PM

My 2005 should be here next week.

Anyone looking for a 2003? Let me know!!!!

RioFrio · 07-29-2004, 04:40 PM

Hey Pstroke. Do you know if ranch hand has come out with a brush guard for the 2005 yet? I figure it will have to be different than the 2004s?

pstroke · 07-29-2004, 05:09 PM

I do not think even Ranch Hand knows yet. I am not sure if they were able to get a preproduction model to start working on the accessories. I will wait until it arrives and compare to the 04 to see if they will fit. I am hoping that the frame did not change enough that they have to modify the brush guard and bumper because that may take a while.

I will post again when I find out.

RioFrio · 07-29-2004, 05:17 PM

Then again with all that chrome! we may not want to change out the bumper? I still like the functionality of the ranch hand with deer all over the place in Texas.

pstroke · 07-29-2004, 08:00 PM

I spoke to the Ranch Hand dealer in Irving today. They indicated that the brush guards and bumpers for the 99-04 will not fit the '05. The frame rails have been beefened up enough that they will have to develop new jigs for the new items. They thought it may be several months before they have anything available.

I will post any findings once my truck arrives. I sure hope they are wrong but I bet they are not.

RioFrio · 07-30-2004, 09:26 AM

I made a call to their 800 # and they said they have a 2005 that will be at their headquarters August 12 for re-designing the front bumper/brush guard. Let me know if you hear when they come out and I'll do the same. Thanks for the info. Dillon