Bumper weight effect suspension

[richwoodrocket]

Couldn't you also throw some weight in the rear of the bed to balance it out?


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[Prybar]

No sweat, I don't want to sound harsh at all. Glad you aren't taking it that way. I agree, a tube type bumper isn't going to handle a deer. And, although that big beefy bumper might, the rest of the truck won't. Your frame will compress (like it's designed to), your airbags will deploy, your fenders and hood might crack, etc. as everything gets moved around. Gone are the days of the beefy sheet metal American iron that took a beating and kept going with nary a scratch. These modern vehicles are designed to absorb impact and keep the occupants safe at the expense of the vehicle. In all honesty, I'd pick whatever bumper you want and try to avoid the deer. Maybe add some lights so you can see them better at dusk and dawn?

 

[Bulletnjm]

@Prybar makes a good point might light bar has helped me spot deer in the woods. So I know to slow down.

 

[JJ f150harley]

Couldn't you also throw some weight in the rear of the bed to balance it out?


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Yes sir, I'm thinking if I leave a 37 in tire and a rear steel bumper with a winch would balance a bit better. Especially since I bought a trailer, I can leave the spare in the bed or leave the gear in full time, instead of taking it out to out the quad in!!!

No sweat, I don't want to sound harsh at all. Glad you aren't taking it that way. I agree, a tube type bumper isn't going to handle a deer. And, although that big beefy bumper might, the rest of the truck won't. Your frame will compress (like it's designed to), your airbags will deploy, your fenders and hood might crack, etc. as everything gets moved around. Gone are the days of the beefy sheet metal American iron that took a beating and kept going with nary a scratch. These modern vehicles are designed to absorb impact and keep the occupants safe at the expense of the vehicle. In all honesty, I'd pick whatever bumper you want and try to avoid the deer. Maybe add some lights so you can see them better at dusk and dawn?

I think constructive criticism is the best way to learn. Yea I've kinda of figured out the truck isn't meant to handle the weight, I had noticeable tire wear on the front tires in just 3k mikes with it on.
I miss the old days, when the doors didn't wobble when they were shut. I have 10 Baja lights on the bumper and 2 6.7 cannons on hood mounts to see the deer, this was just as a last resort. Last summer I had a deer run at me at 2 pm, I cut to avoid it and it hit the tire at 60mph, and 1 hr from the house on a desolate back road, so that put a scare in me.
Do you think a tube bumper built more towards impact rather than approach angle will be able to take a hit at 60, I just need to be able to get home, if the bumper is done its done I just the truck to be able to keep going 80miles.

Thank you all for the comments and the help!!
-Jerry

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@Prybar makes a good point might light bar has helped me spot deer in the woods. So I know to slow down.

Yea I have 4 bd 8in white spot LEDs and 4 bd 10in amber leds plus 2 bd cornering lights in the bumper. The spots just don't get the range I need, I think I might sell them and try a 30in high speed spot, but the ambers are great for the snow and the cornering light the sides right where I need.

 

[Stepside]

With the added weight to the front end . .

you will notice it in a Turn

 

[JJ f150harley]

With the added weight to the front end . .

you will notice it in a Turn

Stepside will you feel any steel bumper in a turn without doing a rear bumper with it?

 

[Taxman]

This is what you need.

 

[JJ f150harley]

This is what you need.

Hahahahaha taxman I wish!!!


Just realized that's the semi from death race, oh man the bottles going quick[emoji3]

 

[Prybar]

I can't imagine a tube bumper holding up to a deer at 60. At least, not a 1.75 .120wall deal. Maybe 3" 1/4 wall poop pipe? In any event, I'd say the money answer is to slow down, avoid that area, or deal with the hit when it comes.

 

[JJ f150harley]

I can't imagine a tube bumper holding up to a deer at 60. At least, not a 1.75 .120wall deal. Maybe 3" 1/4 wall poop pipe? In any event, I'd say the money answer is to slow down, avoid that area, or deal with the hit when it comes.

Yea I keep it slow in the areas and I drive in the day as much as I can. I'm gonna look into a prerunner bumper with steel plate reinforcements in the front, or partial aluminium reenforcement.

Thank you all for the help and the ideas.