Front bumper that doesn't protrude much?

RAM_Designs · Sep 24, 2016

Looking for aftermarket bumpers, and since I'm already driving a CCLB 2500, I don't want to make it any more longer than necessary. Now, the hard part is finding pictures from the side where you can really see how far these aftermarket bumpers stick out. I'm looking to stay under $2k for front and rear bumpers...what are you guys running that sits close to the truck? I'll soon be putting on Thuren springs in front and back with 37" tires, and I will not be using a winch.

Here are a couple that have me interested.

https://www.realtruck.com/go-rhino-br10-front-bumper/R184559P2016Y2713MA.html
Ranch Hand BTD101BLR Legend Front Bumper Bullnose Dodge 2500/3500 2010-2016
Fab Fours DR10-S2962-1 Black Steel Front Winch Bumper Pre Runner Dodge 2500/3500 2010-2016

RAM_Designs · Sep 25, 2016

Bump for opinions, leaning towards the ranch hand with matching rear bumper. Cheapest option as well...

Ranch Hand SBD09HBLSL Sport Rear Bumper Dodge 2500/3500 2010-2016 Lighted + Sensors

AlphaCT · Sep 25, 2016

The front seems to stick out a lot on these. Have you looked at AEV? More money, but looks like it doesn't stick out as much and looks nice. IMO http://www.aev-conversions.com/vehicles/prospector

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RAM_Designs · Sep 25, 2016

There's no way I can spend that kind of money, gotta keep it under 2k for front and rear combined.

RAM_Designs · Sep 25, 2016

Those are pretty cool looking though. I'm considering the ICI Magnum as well. That'd be right at my budget limit.

AlphaCT · Sep 25, 2016

The magnum looks like a nice bumper too and does not seem to stick out as much as the ranch hand. But I have I no experience with either. Just basing it on what I can see in the pictures from realtruck.com

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jaflowers · Sep 26, 2016

Look at the Fab Four lineups. I had the Black Steel Elite on my 1500 and really liked it. If you hunt around for a good deal you may be able to do front and back for $2,000.

RAM_Designs · Sep 26, 2016

jaflowers said:
Look at the Fab Four lineups. I had the Black Steel Elite on my 1500 and really liked it. If you hunt around for a good deal you may be able to do front and back for $2,000.

Got any pics of that setup?

nclark112 · Sep 26, 2016

1) Fab fours
2) Ranch hand
3) Go rhino

Only reason why I liked the fab fours more than the ranch hand is because the bottom center is a plate as opposed to the expanded metal. Either would look good though!

Wandell · Sep 27, 2016

I can tell you that the Smittybilt M1 front bumper is the worst by far in regards to "sticking out". It looks like a picnic table bolted onto the front of a Ram! The Fusion is the most low profile design that I've seen for our 4th gens.

RAM_Designs · Sep 27, 2016

Looking at the ICI bumpers, there's a winch and no-winch option...the ones I've seen without a winch seem to sit pretty close to the truck compared to the ones with a winch...is this true or do they both stick out the same amount? Hard to find any hard data on the web about it, but from pics there are some that sit pretty close to the truck...and it seems to have the same kinda textured finish as my Nfab steps, which is a plus.

jaflowers · Sep 28, 2016

RAM_Designs said:
Got any pics of that setup?

Not readily available right now but if you go to their website they have some pretty good pictures.

mtu1293 · Oct 7, 2016

Anyone see the Warn ascent bumper in person on our Rams? Looks pretty nice, and when I added two sets of LEDs for the bumper pods, and a 10k winch it was around $2200. Still love the look of the AEV one though.

I haven't been able to find a side pic of the Warn ascent to see if / how far it sticks out though.

reloaderguy · Oct 7, 2016

mtu1293 said:
Anyone see the Warn ascent bumper in person on our Rams? Looks pretty nice, and when I added two sets of LEDs for the bumper pods, and a 10k winch it was around $2200. Still love the look of the AEV one though.

I haven't been able to find a side pic of the Warn ascent to see if / how far it sticks out though.

That bumper uses a foot-down winch mount and is only rated to 12K. If winching is important to you you might might want to consider something else.

If you don't want a winch but want a low profile bumper, check out Thuren.

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