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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 07:51 AM
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Hey guys I am wanting to get a sport bumper for my 01. but i am not sure where to find one other than a junk yard. I have looked on the internet and havent come up with anything. if someone could please point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated thanks guys
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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I know LMC truck has them.
http://www.lmctruck.com
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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thanks, i had one of their older magazines, and it didnt have that in it. maybe i should try the junk yard haha thats a pricey conversion just for a bumper
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 01cummins13
thanks, i had one of their older magazines, and it didnt have that in it. maybe i should try the junk yard haha thats a pricey conversion just for a bumper
I would definitely go with an aftermarket stout bumper before a sport OEM bumper for sure...
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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IF weight isnt a concern - Id think you are much better off with a ranchhand or similar bumper. Damage from a deer hit can easily be 10k or more nowadays. So a heavy duty bumper iust makes sense.
 

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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Im just not a big fan of the ranchhand or similar style bumpers. yes they make perfect sence to prevent damage but the look just isnt that apealing to me
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 01cummins13
Im just not a big fan of the ranchhand or similar style bumpers. yes they make perfect sence to prevent damage but the look just isnt that apealing to me
I would take a look around at what some of the members have in the way of aftermarket bumpers. Some of them are very "stealthy", yet much better able to protect your truck in case of impact than the OEM bumper which is barely any better than having some tin foil really...

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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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i know what your saying, but those aftermarket bumpers like that just dont do it for me, they dont really flow with the rest of the truck
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 01cummins13
i know what your saying, but those aftermarket bumpers like that just dont do it for me, they dont really flow with the rest of the truck
I understand, it is definitely a matter of taste!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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it definatly is, i do like those bumpers but just not on my truck plus if i mess the front end up due to deer or what not, ill let my insurance handle it haha
 
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