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01-11-2007, 01:35 AM
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I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
Just curious what styles are out there?
I sometimes get concerned that a wayward deer may ruin one of my trips by taking out my radiator etc. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] So basically I'm interested in seeing what you guys have for protecting the front of the rig. Bull bars, winch bumpers, grill guards etc. If you got something then feel free to share a pic of it. thanks in advance.
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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'97 F350 PSD E4OD CC 4x4
265/75/16, BB shim=73psi, Open Element, 10K with switch on dash, IDM mod, 30K Hayden tranny cooler, 3" downpipe, 4" straight pipe, the usual gauges, Bullydog 6 position chip. Biodiesel as much as possible.
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01-11-2007, 04:19 AM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
I wanted to fab up my own, and I did. I made as someone on here named it "the moose catcher". Its entirely overbuilt (thats just what I do [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] ).
Bumper 1
Bumper 2
Bumper Construction
My back bumper is in the works (even mounted!) just needs some paint, and the license plate added.
It was a blast to make. If you have any other questions about making one, I can tell ya alot of what Id do differently next time. Feel Free to ask.
Best of Luck,
-Stouff
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In the garage: RacerX Tranny kit, headstuds, 910s, pushrods
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01-11-2007, 11:45 AM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
I don't know if he has posted a picture, but Jerry Miller has a nice custom setup on the front of his truck.
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01-11-2007, 07:52 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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I don't know if he has posted a picture, but Jerry Miller has a nice custom setup on the front of his truck.
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Thanks Matt. No pictures yet. I need to get off my butt and load some up soon. I also need to get off my butt and build a matching rear bumper. I wonder how far I can exceed my GVWR in accessories! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Jerry
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1997 F-350 XL Crewcab 4x4 SRW PSD a.k.a MEAN GREEN. DP-Tuner Chip, DIY Stage 1 injectors, D66 Turbo with 1.0 housing, K&N FIPKwith Amsoil element, 4" exhaust to 5" stacks, Banks intercooler, CCV modded to RDT, 4" Superlift with 35" BFG AT's.
1993 F-350 XLT Crewcab 4x4 SRW 7.3IDI non-turbo Project Truck
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01-11-2007, 07:57 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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I wanted to fab up my own, and I did. I made as someone on here named it "the moose catcher". Its entirely overbuilt (thats just what I do [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] ).
Bumper 1
Bumper 2
Bumper Construction
My back bumper is in the works (even mounted!) just needs some paint, and the license plate added.
It was a blast to make. If you have any other questions about making one, I can tell ya alot of what Id do differently next time. Feel Free to ask.
Best of Luck,
-Stouff
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Stouff,
That's a nice looking bumper. That is also the best color for these trucks too......not that my opinion is biased or anything!!
Jerry
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1997 F-350 XL Crewcab 4x4 SRW PSD a.k.a MEAN GREEN. DP-Tuner Chip, DIY Stage 1 injectors, D66 Turbo with 1.0 housing, K&N FIPKwith Amsoil element, 4" exhaust to 5" stacks, Banks intercooler, CCV modded to RDT, 4" Superlift with 35" BFG AT's.
1993 F-350 XLT Crewcab 4x4 SRW 7.3IDI non-turbo Project Truck
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01-11-2007, 08:19 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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01-11-2007, 08:21 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
Here's one I made. Bumper
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01-11-2007, 08:29 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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I wanted to fab up my own, and I did. I made as someone on here named it "the moose catcher". Its entirely overbuilt (thats just what I do [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] ).
Bumper 1
Bumper 2
Bumper Construction
My back bumper is in the works (even mounted!) just needs some paint, and the license plate added.
It was a blast to make. If you have any other questions about making one, I can tell ya alot of what Id do differently next time. Feel Free to ask.
Best of Luck,
-Stouff
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Nice looking trucks (especially the "rollin coal" pic [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
Thats probably the general style of bumper I'll either end up buying or making. Does it block any airflow? Any difference in EGTs?
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'97 F350 PSD E4OD CC 4x4
265/75/16, BB shim=73psi, Open Element, 10K with switch on dash, IDM mod, 30K Hayden tranny cooler, 3" downpipe, 4" straight pipe, the usual gauges, Bullydog 6 position chip. Biodiesel as much as possible.
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01-11-2007, 08:31 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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I am going to buy one of these.
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7193
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7194
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7192
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WOW! Those look like they'd stop a buffalo! A bit too much for me imo. Thanks for the pics though. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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'97 F350 PSD E4OD CC 4x4
265/75/16, BB shim=73psi, Open Element, 10K with switch on dash, IDM mod, 30K Hayden tranny cooler, 3" downpipe, 4" straight pipe, the usual gauges, Bullydog 6 position chip. Biodiesel as much as possible.
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01-11-2007, 08:32 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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Here's one I made. Bumper
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Thank you for the pic. That looks like it was alot of work with all those angles. Was it?
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'97 F350 PSD E4OD CC 4x4
265/75/16, BB shim=73psi, Open Element, 10K with switch on dash, IDM mod, 30K Hayden tranny cooler, 3" downpipe, 4" straight pipe, the usual gauges, Bullydog 6 position chip. Biodiesel as much as possible.
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01-11-2007, 08:38 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
Those road armors are sweet, if I had the $$$ I would get one in a heartbeat. Hell their aint no deer in Olympia to worry bout [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img], got 35 head of elk in the field right now if you want get a bumper and want to test it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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94.5, PSD, F-250, 4x4, Handshaker, Couple Do-Dads
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01-11-2007, 08:53 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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I am going to buy one of these.
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7193
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7194
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7192
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Sorry to tell ya but they don't make those anymore...I tried over a year ago. the one they make now is the one in bare steel. Problem with that one is the bumper covers the lower body unlike the ones you posted. Get into a wreak and ya get body dammage...dumb [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] I asked them why the responce was to the effect...want all the fords to look like the Sd ones [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Maybe they rethought this [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] FYI
Cary
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01-11-2007, 09:05 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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I am going to buy one of these.
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7193
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7194
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7192
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Sorry to tell ya but they don't make those anymore...I tried over a year ago. the one they make now is the one in bare steel. Problem with that one is the bumper covers the lower body unlike the ones you posted. Get into a wreak and ya get body dammage...dumb [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] I asked them why the responce was to the effect...want all the fords to look like the Sd ones [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
Maybe they rethought this [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] FYI
Cary
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Cary,
They still make them, believe me, friend of mine is a direct dealer! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
Yea, I believe you are right about they are up a little higher, but you can tell them to bring it down some.
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7191
That is what it looks like now, but you can get in Bare Metal or Black Power, whatever ya like, then ya pick the Bars ya want on it, like the Titan I or Tital II, I was thinking about getting the Pre Runner [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
Looks kinda like this.
http://www.northtexaspowerstrokes.co....php?pos=-7198
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01-11-2007, 10:00 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
I really like these:
http://www.buckstop.biz/Images/ford/...ue_front_l.jpg
The road armors are nice and made right next to where I work, but I like the smoother look of the buckstops. IMHO they look nicer on the OBS trucks. |
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01-11-2007, 10:07 PM
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Re: I wanna see your front end protection (custom bumpers/grill guards/bull bars etc)
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