Aftermarket bumpers for trucks

[HCM]

This. If I'm "engaging" with my F150, it's disposable then too.

Yup. I was thinking more of escape options but offensive use is always an option.

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[Lester Polfus]

Yup. I was thinking more of escape options but offensive use is always an option.

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Yes. And...

There are certain scenarios I'm not going to spend significant time or money preparing for, and that's one of them.

We did have a police pursuit terminate with a crash right in front of us in an urban area once, with the suspect bailing on foot and guns out and shit. Since I always leave between my truck and the car in front, I was able to drop into 4LO, climb a curb, go over a sidewalk and escape into a parking lot. That was kind of nice.

[HCM]

Yes. And...

There are certain scenarios I'm not going to spend significant time or money preparing for, and that's one of them.

We did have a police pursuit terminate with a crash right in front of us in an urban area once, with the suspect bailing on foot and guns out and shit. Since I always leave between my truck and the car in front, I was able to drop into 4LO, climb a curb, go over a sidewalk and escape into a parking lot. That was kind of nice.

Hitting deer at night is very much a thing here so any other capability is a bonus.

[LittleLebowski]

I was thinking of something understated like this.

https://www.americantrucks.com/durat...s-t542572.html

[OlongJohnson]

If you want a winch mount, go for it. But the bumper will cost more than the insurance deductible next time you hit a deer, and a bumper like that is only protecting itself.

[wvincent]

I was thinking of something understated like this.

https://www.americantrucks.com/durat...s-t542572.html

Cripes!! You could buy a FULL 50rd box of 9mm ammo for the price of that bumper. Priorities Man!!!

ETA: That's also a trip to Revolver Roundup, and since you bought yourself a nice "wheelie".............. Just sayin.

[LittleLebowski]

If you want a winch mount, go for it. But the bumper will cost more than the insurance deductible next time you hit a deer, and a bumper like that is only protecting itself.

I don’t need a winch.

[Suvorov]

ARB has crash tested their bumpers I guess, but I'm fuzzy on whether that's with Australian vehicles or US.

Finally, over the lifetime of the vehicle, what does the big ass steel bumper cost you in MPG, tire wear etc?

They do look hella cool though.

This is the reason if and when I replace my bumper it will be with the ARB. The other issue is the airbag sensors which ARB makes sure the are compatible with.

Increased mpg due to weight and aerodynamics is another issue but there is no denying the improved approach angles and sexiness..

[0ddl0t]

There is a big trucking company (Prime) that put bambi bashers on all their rigs causing quite the stir among its bean counters. Aside from the initial cost, deer guards also decreased aerodynamics which really adds up on a fleet driving millions of miles each year. But it wound up lowering their accident costs more so - especially in preventing their drivers from swerving to avoid deer and rolling over.

[Erick Gelhaus]

Is the agreed upon best practice to hit a deer first with your factory bumper and then use the proceeds to buy a nice steel aftermarket bumper?

Nope. Fortunately, I didn't follow that path. Had a very solid bumper and legit sliders installed early on. That saved my truck when a nice, elderly lady plowed into my truck last fall.