Sad, Sad Day...I hit a deer

Stex · October 12, 2013

I'm very sorry to hear you hit one. Been there, done that, it's not fun. I'm of the opinion if you live or spend a lot of time in heavily populated deer country, an investment in a good bumper will not only very likely pay for itself at some point in the truck's life (many times over in some cases) but the peace of mind it gives you for all those years is worth just as much. For me it's time in Montana where the big ones go 250+ lbs so they can really cause a lot of damage.

Unfortunately it'll be a few months before most companies have stuff available for 2014's, so far I'm leaning toward this one from Trailready when available:

Yep that one locks like it will work. Most for the lite weight ranch hand stuff they use around here can cause more truck damage than no guard at all. Is there a brand name or just a local custom?

Jon A · October 12, 2013

Yeah, that's a TrailReady: http://www.trailready.com/bumpers/gm_08.html . I believe they're a sister company to Buckstop: http://www.buckstop.biz/chevy08.html . There are others out there, but these are very popular in Montana, surviving most deer impacts with no damage at all.

RobDarden · October 13, 2013

Sorry buddy! I know that gut wrenching feeling you have. Time will make it better.

kstruckcountry · October 13, 2013

Hope they get it fixed quick.

I've never heard of anyone having trouble with a RanchHand. Most of them have pipe on them. I don't like how the buckstop ones don't wrap around as far. It's nice to have the lower middle bar too. Getting a bumper is an awesome investment if you live in an area with lots of deer.

2014 Sporty Shorty · October 14, 2013

If only they would make something that will stop a 7 foot, 1500lb moose like we have up here in Canada. Typically you don't go home if you hit a moose on the highway.