Front Bumper from Tough Country

[verytalonted]

So I have been emailing "Tough Country" in El Campo, TX about getting them to make a "ranch-style" full front bumper replacement. I am not a fan of alot of the other full bumper replacements (pre-runner style) I have seen on many Raptors.

I have seen the Raptor with the Ranch Hand front bumper replacement and liked the style but did not like the fitment. So I emailed Tough Country Products to see if they needed a "volunteer" Raptor to "help" them make one for the Raptors (read: tried to get a free bumper for loaning them my truck, lol).

I recieved some happy/sad news. They have already designed a Raptor full front bumper replacement and should be selling it soon. I am NOT affiliated with this company at all and am just trying to spread the word that other bumper styles are out there.

(MODS: please delete if I am breaking any 'rules' by doing this, as I know this would not fly on the "Z" forums, thanks.)

Below is some pics they sent me of their "concept" full front bumper replacement, and I love it!

 

[verytalonted]

 

[Hockster]

What ya think the weight is on that monster? 200-300 lbs? I like it... looks cool...

 

[Squatting Dog]

Interesting...

 

[Scottysspeedshop]

I would say around 250.I have one on my gmc 2500.doesn't look right on a raptor.


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[verytalonted]

I will check on the weight. But I would very seriously doubt 200-300lbs, the ranchhand bumper of similar looks for the regular 09-current F150 is only 170lbs.

And I don't like the pre-runners because they look weak and lacking side pieces make them look misproportional in comparision to the massive other parts of the truck.

 

[whtrapta]

Doesn't look right. Too big. should be on a HD truck with a lift

 

[verytalonted]

....Not alot of Texans on here is there?.....

If I am going to spend around a G for a 'new' bumper, when there is nothing actually 'wrong' with my stock bumper, I wanna get something that can not only improve the cosmetics of the truck, but also help my wallet.

If I had this bumper on my truck, my insurance deductable goes from the grand it is out now (I am dumb, i know) to the price of a little black spray paint. And with the Kamikaze Deer we have in my part of the map, these bumpers are very common, even on half tons. And in one 'good' winter, this 'deer punch' style bumper could pay for itself.

I don't think you could say that about the other 'bumpers' on the market. They seem to be the truck equivalent of a ricer's fiberglass bodykit.

And as far as cosemtics, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

That said let's remember that before these 'baja trucks' were 'baja' they were trucks (bent frames and all). What is wrong with treating them as such?

Many of the bumpers on the market for these trucks are designed to improve approach angle while sacrificing strength of the front of the vehicle. They also provide no front corner protection.

This is all super great when you are driving a truck that has majority of the body pieces made out of fiberglass or plastic. And all those fiberglass pieces are unique to the Raptor (read: pricey).

Many of the other front 'bumpers' are nothing more than a steel plate, 1 inch tubing, couple welds, and some paint? And they charge $800-$1200??? For something that if ever got called to be a bumper, would probably do OK on a center hit, but would not protect anything on the front corners.

Now I do realize that Missouri and eastern Oklahoma have large amounts of 'baja' style sand dunes, and such an extreme approach angle is necessary for the daily commute. But here in west Texas, I need something more for my geographic region and lifestyle.

Thanks,
--Chris

 

[BIRDMAN]

i hate it .

 

[Scottysspeedshop]

A few I'm from Oklahoma but it's not right for a raptor


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