Brush/Bumper guard help

Alaska PFD is around the corner and going to start shopping for some "moose" guards
I am trying to sort through the things I want and been looking at Warn Trans4mer and the Ranch Hand Legend Series. I am partial to Warn but I do not like it cannot retain factory tow hooks (but understand it is for structural support). The Ranch Hand is not compatible with a winch.

Any ideas on what bumper or brush guards that are functional, retain factory tow hooks, AND have availability to put a winch on there?
Thanks in advance!

I highly recommend the Ranch Hand. I've had one on my '13 Express for almost three years now and it has been great. Though I do not have factory tow hooks, the Ranch Hand will allow you to retain them.

MoreOvalteenPlz said:

I highly recommend the Ranch Hand. I've had one on my '13 Express for almost two years now and it has been great. Though I do not have factory tow hooks, the Ranch Hand will allow you to retain them.

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Is that the Legend Series? That's a nice looking setup you got there man. And that license plate is amazing btw


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dan1911 said:

Is that the Legend Series? That's a nice looking setup you got there man. And that license plate is amazing btw


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Thanks! I think Ranch Hand labels all of their grill guards as "Legend Grill Guards" but it is the Sport Series. Either way it's the only grill guard they make for '13-'16 RAM 1500's. And the license plate is a great way to show off my love for both agriculture and my alma mater!

All of what "olvateen" says. I have one on my Ram and my Ford F350. My brother has a Rancho on his Ram 350. He likes the Rancho because its lower rail is a step. It saved him when a new Ford F250 changed lanes into him. The Ford's entire passenger side was destroyed while my brothers truck only had a scuff mark on his Rancho.

John Jensen said:

All of what "olvateen" says. I have one on my Ram and my Ford F350. My brother has a Rancho on his Ram 350. He likes the Rancho because its lower rail is a step. It saved him when a new Ford F250 changed lanes into him. The Ford's entire passenger side was destroyed while my brothers truck only had a scuff mark on his Rancho.

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Awesome, thanks for the input. My only gripe about the RH is the lack of winch capability, but in all honesty im not sure how much I would use it. There have been a handful of times when I wish I had had it while off roading but decided to steer clear of that path since I was solo, sure looked fun though!
And the only other time I would use it is if someone was stuck in a ditch in the winter up here, but I just use tow hooks and some good straps and can stick with that I guess.

Next issue: finding one locally, or finding a shipping company that wont charge the cost of the guard to get it up here lol

Checkout Trailready bumpers. I have one and love it. I have an 18000 lbs winch in it. Super heavy duty [about 300 lbs]and fits perfect.It is pricey at 2400.00 but very high quality. directions say it takes factory tow hooks.

5ton beachbuggy said:

Checkout Trailready bumpers. I have one and love it. I have an 18000 lbs winch in it. Super heavy duty [about 300 lbs]and fits perfect.It is pricey at 2400.00 but very high quality. directions say it takes factory tow hooks.

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Damn, that thing is a monster! Way out of my price range but something to look into if I dont find another solution. So far, that fits the list of wants/needs but not budget, thanks for the input man. Badass looking truck you got there too!

Go damn Pokes