Ranch Hand

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:03 am

What is the issues with getting a RanchHand bumper on our trucks? Frames are the same as the normal 2500's,

PWRider · Post by **PWRider** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:41 am

Ugly?

Reloaderguy · Post by **Reloaderguy** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:46 am

PWRider wrote:Ugly?

And huge?

Will · Post by **Will** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:26 pm

Kills approach angle

YouTube · Post by **OffroadTreks** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:37 pm

I wish there was a like button for the above comments.

LOL

Let's also add, all that weight on the front, probably looking at different coils and shocks.

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 1:11 pm

I'm in South Texas and we think they are beautiful,,, but I know what your saying. I'm just looking for added prtection from deer.

RustyPW · Post by **RustyPW** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 2:17 pm

You will have to look at how they are mounted to the frame because of how the winch mounts.

That bumper is fugly.

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 3:03 pm

Would y'all feel better if I got a Fab Fours instead.,,., weights about 220lbs. I wasn't thinking about the lighter springs.

Colibri · Post by **Colibri** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:48 pm

You should get whatever bumper you like man. Ranch hands serve a specific purpose, though many dislike their proportions. They limit approach angle and they weigh quite a bit but they'll protect your truck from an animal strike for damn sure!

2011TXPowerWagon · Post by **2011TXPowerWagon** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:12 am

Mopar6.4 wrote:I'm in South Texas and we think they are beautiful,,, but I know what your saying. I'm just looking for added prtection from deer.

What part of south Texas? I live in "south Texas" and ranch hands are everywhere

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:26 am

Don't get me wrong, I like a Ranch Hand, just not the one for the 4th gen and up Dodge. It's too big and bulky. Some of their other models look great. I'm curious to see what their latest bumper "Horizon" looks like for the Dodge. The one for the F250 is not that bad looking, has potential...

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:38 am

Colibri wrote:You should get whatever bumper you like man. Ranch hands serve a specific purpose, though many dislike their proportions. They limit approach angle and they weigh quite a bit but they'll protect your truck from an animal strike for damn sure!

Lol, yeah the negative feedback doesn't bother me & I've had a ranch hand on every truck I have owned. Really just trying to figure out why all the manufacturers say their bumpers don't work for PW.

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:41 am

2011TXPowerWagon wrote:
Mopar6.4 wrote:I'm in South Texas and we think they are beautiful,,, but I know what your saying. I'm just looking for added prtection from deer.
What part of south Texas? I live in "south Texas" and ranch hands are everywhere

Living in Pleasanton now but grew up in Harlingen, will be moving back down there sometime this year. I work from Pleasanton to Brownsville for a major feed company.

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:47 am

Mopar6.4 wrote:
Colibri wrote:You should get whatever bumper you like man. Ranch hands serve a specific purpose, though many dislike their proportions. They limit approach angle and they weigh quite a bit but they'll protect your truck from an animal strike for damn sure!
Lol, yeah the negative feedback doesn't bother me & I've had a ranch hand on every truck I have owned. Really just trying to figure out why all the manufacturers say their bumpers don't work for PW.

Because of the factory mounted winch, they're either unsure so they say it wont or it wont due to bracing and the fact they use the same bolt holes as the winch cradle. You can relocate the winch into any of them that will accept a Warn 15000 as far as I know and reclock the handle for F-N-R. Most PW owners dont want a "winch bumper" that sticks out a foot in front of the grill, I'd personally like to have a close fit one that can leave the winch in it's current location.

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:48 am

Will wrote:Don't get me wrong, I like a Ranch Hand, just not the one for the 4th gen and up Dodge. It's too big and bulky. Some of their other models look great. I'm curious to see what their latest bumper "Horizon" looks like for the Dodge. The one for the F250 is not that bad looking, has potential...

That style bumper looks fine but won't stop a deer or Nilgai from going through my radiator. Ranch Hand is telling me they don't have one that will work on a PW or a truck with front park sensors. Fab Fours said their premium bumper will work but it's $2,500 witch is beyond retarded.

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 7:58 am

Will wrote:
Mopar6.4 wrote:
Colibri wrote:You should get whatever bumper you like man. Ranch hands serve a specific purpose, though many dislike their proportions. They limit approach angle and they weigh quite a bit but they'll protect your truck from an animal strike for damn sure!
Lol, yeah the negative feedback doesn't bother me & I've had a ranch hand on every truck I have owned. Really just trying to figure out why all the manufacturers say their bumpers don't work for PW.
Because of the factory mounted winch, they're either unsure so they say it wont or it wont due to bracing and the fact they use the same bolt holes as the winch cradle. You can relocate the winch into any of them that will accept a Warn 15000 as far as I know and reclock the handle for F-N-R. Most PW owners dont want a "winch bumper" that sticks out a foot in front of the grill, I'd personally like to have a close fit one that can leave the winch in it's current location.

Ah ok that makes sense & the bumper sticking out has never been an issue for me, I don't rock crawl the truck. I guess the only issue now is the lighter coil springs, I don't think a 200lb bumper will do well bouncing down ranch roads all day with them.

2011TXPowerWagon · Post by **2011TXPowerWagon** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 9:12 am

Mopar6.4 wrote:
2011TXPowerWagon wrote:
Mopar6.4 wrote:I'm in South Texas and we think they are beautiful,,, but I know what your saying. I'm just looking for added prtection from deer.
What part of south Texas? I live in "south Texas" and ranch hands are everywhere
Living in Pleasanton now but grew up in Harlingen, will be moving back down there sometime this year. I work from Pleasanton to Brownsville for a major feed company.

That is cool to hear. I live in Edinburg, glad to see more PW's in the RGV.

Colibri · Post by **Colibri** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:28 am

I'm splitting my time between the Houston area and Kendalia while I'm building a house out there. They'll be another wagon nearby soon!

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:04 am

Mopar6.4 wrote:
Will wrote: Because of the factory mounted winch, they're either unsure so they say it wont or it wont due to bracing and the fact they use the same bolt holes as the winch cradle. You can relocate the winch into any of them that will accept a Warn 15000 as far as I know and reclock the handle for F-N-R. Most PW owners dont want a "winch bumper" that sticks out a foot in front of the grill, I'd personally like to have a close fit one that can leave the winch in it's current location.
Ah ok that makes sense & the bumper sticking out has never been an issue for me, I don't rock crawl the truck. I guess the only issue now is the lighter coil springs, I don't think a 200lb bumper will do well bouncing down ranch roads all day with them.

You need an Aluminess "Power Wagon Specific" bumper. http://www.aluminess.com/dodge/dodge-po ... nt-bumper/

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:38 pm

Will wrote:
Mopar6.4 wrote:
Will wrote: Because of the factory mounted winch, they're either unsure so they say it wont or it wont due to bracing and the fact they use the same bolt holes as the winch cradle. You can relocate the winch into any of them that will accept a Warn 15000 as far as I know and reclock the handle for F-N-R. Most PW owners dont want a "winch bumper" that sticks out a foot in front of the grill, I'd personally like to have a close fit one that can leave the winch in it's current location.
Ah ok that makes sense & the bumper sticking out has never been an issue for me, I don't rock crawl the truck. I guess the only issue now is the lighter coil springs, I don't think a 200lb bumper will do well bouncing down ranch roads all day with them.
You need an Aluminess "Power Wagon Specific" bumper. http://www.aluminess.com/dodge/dodge-po ... nt-bumper/

I didn't know about this company and this should take care of my needs. I don't like the price but it's cheaper than damaging my truck and being on the side of the road, I'm ordering one today.

THANK YOU!

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 1:44 pm

It's not that bad of a bad price considering it's all aluminum, will never rust. I'm glad I can help you spend your money.

Mopar6.4 · Post by **Mopar6.4** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:13 pm

Will wrote:It's not that bad of a bad price considering it's all aluminum, will never rust. I'm glad I can help you spend your money.

My wife appreciates you

, I called them and they are checking into the park sensors, I might just give them up heck I've only had them for a couple months anyway.

Will · Post by **Will** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 2:21 pm

I'll be anxious to see it on your truck, I haven't crossed that one off of my wish list...Juday got one, his brush guard leans outward, the one on the site is more vertical. They told me they can build it however you want.

SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:05 pm

If you're not opposed to relocating your winch ...

... I put TrailReady bumpers on my truck

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SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 5:07 pm

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