Here is RANCHER150's Ranchhand full replacement bumper for the 04-08 F150, looks very nice as well...

 

I have been between the chrome hunter one and ebay ones like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Grill...mZ380017652357


which do you all recommend, i want something like those with the option to keep my tow hooks because i like them

 

Thats my brush guard except mine is black. I like it, I still have my tow hooks and as i said before, it tilts forward for when you need to open the hood or when cleaning the front end.

 

I can't decide, I want stainless steel or chrome and both of those are lookin great... :-\

 

looks like a manik guard

 

the manik bolts to the frame in 4 locations and i have the winch plate installed and you do not have to remove tow hooks

 

Some people hate it, some love it. I love mine, but aggressive tires are a must, which I don't have.

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i want something with a lower support bar like the hunter one on the front lower bumper since mine is lifted, thats where it'll need the impact support

 

brushguards are for pavement pounders...

 

Pfft! A Ranchhand look-a-like is just as close...


I love Boondock bumpers! Best looking ones out there IMO. And yes, meaty tires are a must!

 

brand names aren't importand dude. I'm not paying an extra 700-800 bucks for a stupid piece of metal riveted to the front. If your so stuck on names, then your probably not going to use it for its intended purpose anyway.

 

Now there is a nice guard / Bumper
Nice Choice!

 

Gotta do Ranchhand bud (or somethjing like it). They look great and are way more sturdy than a Westin. I've plowed through all kinds of stuff with mine on my 2000, including (but not limited to) pole gates, fence posts, small trees, and even once a 3/4 ton Chevy!! The *** end of the Chevy didn't fair so well but all I got was a little powder coat flake.

 

No, no, no. You totally misinterpreted what I was meaning to say.

Your whole comment about brush guards are for pavement pounders and "Ranchhand style" bumpers aren't... That's a complete joke, "dude". I've never seen a bumper more prominent on street queens than "Ranchhands style" bumpers... Why? 'Cause they think it looks tough and they want some deer protection on the HIGHWAY. It sticks out so far from the truck and approach angles are nearly the same as stock, even worse in some locations... It's made for hitting stuff, not offroading.

 

I'll agree with most of that...except the approach angles. While not the best they can be, they are most certainly better than stock. All I know is my **** gets used on the farm, in the woods, and moving trailers around in tight spots. That bumper is probably my favorite upgrade I've done to my truck because it makes life so much easier.