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I mean, you've got a few things to look at, do you want the OEM look or the offroad aggressive look? Both are gonna cost money but if you want an off-road bumper you've got plenty of options.

 

 

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What kinda off road bumpers look good? For our trucks. Honestly. I like the road armor one but I don't really like how it says in big white letters... ROAD ARMOR lol.

 

I like how it has a winch and bar over the bumper. My problem

Is I don't want something that will stick out too too far.

 

Suggestions?

 

 

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I'm not sure what my strap is made of, but being a 4" wide 30' long and with a 30,000 lb breaking strength I'm sure it's a recovery strap. I also have a chain, but not sure the rating. I want to say it's close to the strap since it's technically a logging chain. I do have that soft shackle from Bubba Rope, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. I've always used regular d-ring shackle and haven't had a problem with any breaking or bending and haven't been easy on them either. I always try a soft pull, but then if I have to I'll do a snatch.

Any brand name on your snatch rope??

 

 

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Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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What kinda off road bumpers look good? For our trucks. Honestly. I like the road armor one but I don't really like how it says in big white letters... ROAD ARMOR lol.

 

I like how it has a winch and bar over the bumper. My problem

Is I don't want something that will stick out too too far.

 

Suggestions?

 

 

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Any brand name on your snatch rope??

 

 

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PM me so I can remember to share some pics, info, pricing, etc that I've come across over the last year of looking at bumpers for our trucks.

 

 

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Here's the damage. My actual bumper is line x.

 

Which is awesome but this is also why I'm asking what should I do?

 

Would a heavy duty bumper look better ehhh?

 

 

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I actually like that line-x look! Unfortunately as others stated, that painted cap that got damaged gets used in most cases even if you buy an after market bumper.

 

Like Mike was saying it kinda depends on if you want that factory look which i think the line-x does perfectly. I'd just order a new cap (our whatever you call it).

 

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chrislcrews

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I actually like that line-x look! Unfortunately as others stated, that painted cap that got damaged gets used in most cases even if you buy an after market bumper.

 

Like Mike was saying it kinda depends on if you want that factory look which i think the line-x does perfectly. I'd just order a new cap (our whatever you call it).

 

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Thanks! Yeah I love the look too haha. If I got a aftermarket bumper though I will prolly line x it also.

 

I have two options I'm looking at. I'll share some pics.

 

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This is kinda the look I'm thinking in terms of after market bumpers.

 

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This guy has a 2500. If I repair the bumper cap thing, then I was toying with putting lights on like he has on the front.

 

 

What do you guys like?

 

 

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kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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I don't like snatch straps... No "if", it's a question of when something breaks. IMO if you're having to jerk something to move it, you need a bigger vehicle or a winch. It's almost always better to pull with the rear hitch if you're using a strap though.

 

As far as bumpers, there are a lot out there. For me, radiator protection is #1. Figure out what's important to you, and go from there. There are mounts available to attach a winch within the stock bumper, too.

 

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Penguin VII Enthusiast

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canadian_pipeliner has a 2500, you can tell by the fact the grill touched the front bumper. Also, it's just a standard bumper that he has line-xed. Nothing wrong with it, in fact I love the look, but not aftermarket.

 

As has been said before most (that I've seen anyway) use that part between the grill and bumper so you'll likely need to replace it no matter what. You could buy a new one and have it line-xed. May give you a bit more protection but realistically it sounds like you may have just had a "freak" accident by not properly using the equipment. Not dis to you but assuming you don't try it again it's unlikely this would happen in the future.

 

That said if you want a new aftermarket bumper go with it!

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah well I'm

Glad I used the front of that shackle came off and hit my tail gate a lot more damage.

 

Anyone have an idea how much this repair would cost?

 

You just got lucky that it only damaged that filler piece. I'd rather damage the tailgate than damage the grille and possibly the radiator.

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chrislcrews

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canadian_pipeliner has a 2500, you can tell by the fact the grill touched the front bumper. Also, it's just a standard bumper that he has line-xed. Nothing wrong with it, in fact I love the look, but not aftermarket.

 

As has been said before most (that I've seen anyway) use that part between the grill and bumper so you'll likely need to replace it no matter what. You could buy a new one and have it line-xed. May give you a bit more protection but realistically it sounds like you may have just had a "freak" accident by not properly using the equipment. Not dis to you but assuming you don't try it again it's unlikely this would happen in the future.

 

That said if you want a new aftermarket bumper go with it!

Yeah his truck is pretty awesome. My bumpers are awesome too.

 

I had a thread on here asking if it would look weird to have my fender flares line x also to flow into the bumper but sadly no one ever gave any feed back :(

 

 

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I'm thinking about line-xing my bumpers and fender flares when I get them. Personally really like the look. Even thought about line-xing the whole truck. Not sure about that yet, prob not gonna happen till its well and paid off.

 

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