Bumper

pchrist · October 9, 2008

Has anyone taken off the the front bumper of their NBS? Looking for any pointers. I hit a post that was in front of my parking space now i have a dent in the bumper and my edges near the wheels seem to be tweaked so there is big gaps!!! Anyone have any pointers on if it is worth to take to a body shop or try and fix it myself?

Thanks any advice is welcomed.

DJinCO · October 10, 2008

Yes, I have Ranch Hand bumpers front and rear.

dietz4ibanez · October 10, 2008

We need pictures but you are prolly going to need a new bumper...

satori · October 10, 2008

Can you pull it out with a chain or come-a-long?

pchrist · October 10, 2008

I definatley need to get a new chrome part its the gaps and how it is spaced that is has me worried. On gmparts direct the part is 220 ish for the chrome bumper was hoping maybe someone had a take off???? and some tips on replacing and knowing what could be bent???

I will try and get some pics posted this tomorrow

HawkeyeOC · October 10, 2008

Has anyone taken off the the front bumper of their NBS? Looking for any pointers. I hit a post that was in front of my parking space now i have a dent in the bumper and my edges near the wheels seem to be tweaked so there is big gaps!!! Anyone have any pointers on if it is worth to take to a body shop or try and fix it myself?

Thanks any advice is welcomed.

I didn't take mine off, but I was around when the body shop did mine. At least on the GMC, there is some time required to assemble. The chrome bumper is only one of many parts. Lots of plastic and brackets below the chrome. The whole bumper assembly is then put on the vehicle at once.

DJinCO · October 10, 2008

Not meant to offend, but that plastic and tin metal bumper (stock) is pretty worthless IMHO. When the shop took my front bumper off, my wife was able to pick up the bumper without any stress. When the shop put the Ranch Hand Bull Nose on the front of my truck they used a fork-lift.

satori · October 10, 2008

Not meant to offend, but that plastic and tin metal bumper (stock) is pretty worthless IMHO. When the shop took my front bumper off, my wife was able to pick up the bumper without any stress. When the shop put the Ranch Hand Bull Nose on the front of my truck they used a fork-lift.

Random thought: Can you get a winch mount for that front hitch reciever?

DJinCO · October 10, 2008

I don't think Ranch Hand does, but I know other aftermarket bumper fabricators do. They do have receiver mount winches. The rear bumper is a rated class V, the front is pretty stout also. I ran a chain through the d-ring and yanked that Dodge 1 Ton like he was a Neon.

I have not needed a winch (yet) but I do carry a High-Lift and chain. I am getting careful about pulling anyone out of a ditch etc... with all of the lawyers around. This guy (a month ago) was at an event that we (Colorado Mounted Rangers) were at and the field was pretty muddy. Several of the other guys tried for about 15 minutes to push him out. Finally I figured that I was cheaper than calling a tow truck so the guy agreed for me to pull him out. I hooked to his receiver hitch - no way I was going to his bumper!