Need Winch and Bumper Advice

[harted]

I decided last weekend after having to leave my buddy's truck stuck in the mud and almost getting myself stuck trying to pull him out that I would get a winch. I want to get a new front bumper that also has a built-in receiver for helping park my trailer in tight spots. I have poured over specs and different brands but there are very few reviews and comments. If anyone out there has an aftermarket bumper I would appreciate some opinions-has the bumper held up well (the finish too), and did it bolt on with no modifications or hassles? Also, would a 12,000 poind winch be adequate for recovery or shoud I go at least 15,000?

thanks,

dave

[duncan06]

Check out Ambush Bumpers, very high quality well made bumpers. They have made a different pattern for every different year and make truck, you get a bumper that is made for your truck not some generic one size fits all design. Winch door built in with receiver if desired, anyway I love mine and think those guys do a great job, check them out ambushbumpers.com

[caryt]

Many winch bumpers are available from pure customs to off the shelf...we carry many. We also are a Warn dealer and IMO get the biggest one you can afford for a SD.

Pm-email me if I can help.

[BTBBT]

Make sure you give any manufacturer you choose a thorough look. Many that I've seen only have the option of winch -OR- receiver. If you find someone that will make one custom for you, you'll probably have a better chance of getting what you want.

[rammertide07]

I picked my Ranch Hand bumper up in Athens GA. I was in Winder GA getting my chip reburned and one of the guys with PHP knew of a guy that had one for sale for $400. It bolted right up and has front receiver.

You can also get a snatch block that will multiply the pulling power of the winch.

[BlueMuleTrucking]

Ranch hand seems to be a big seller. I've only seen a couple and their nice. I helped my buddy install road armor bumpers on his ram1500. They(the bumpers) where solid and well made.


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[harted]

Thanks for the ideas folks. I actually meant to post this in the general upgrades and aftermarket forum, not the 7.3 liter, but you guys had some good ideas. I really like the Westin Max set-up but they don't make them for anything older than an '08. I'm now considering either the Smittybuilt M1 for about $1,000 or the Road Armor Stealth for about $1,500. I can't afford a $2,500 bumper (not including the winch).

[ptanner3]

Have bumpers with receivers on both mine. Use mine to "hunt" with so no winch experience. First mod i made