New rear Bumper?

rangerbum · 12-18-2008, 03:14 PM

So the past few days Ive realized how stupid people around here drive in the snow. I almost got rear ended by a pontiac yesterday, and they acted pissed at me, so I about lost my cool, which is frowned upon by the local police. I'm thinking about making a scary ass back bumper to keep idiots away from me.
1.The first option Im thinking of is to make something like a truss, pointy end pointed back, just for the scare factor. But I dont want to get charged with endangerment or attempted murder, and also dont really want anybody killed.
2. I could very easily get my hands on a new railroad tie(legally, dont worry about that lol). Build some brackets with strap Iron that would bolt up to the frame rails, Cut to length, stain, and paint something like BACK OFF OR DIE in big red letters.
3. Leave the stock bumper until some moron hits me and get the insurance money, and sue for anything I dang well Please.

fordboi415 · 12-18-2008, 10:20 PM

How about one of those heavyduty winch bumpers

rangerbum · 12-20-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fordboi415

How about one of those heavyduty winch bumpers

I love 'em, but not on my street rig lol. I'm making one for my GMC POS right now actually. It's HUGE. I am taking off the tailgate of the gmc and putting up a net because the tailgate wont lower. I guess I was just venting, at all the Idiots that slide toward my pride and joy, when I posted this the other day.

krugford · 12-20-2008, 07:48 PM

Here's what I built. I integrated it into my hitch, mainly becuase it's hard to avoid without removing it....

This pic is before it was complete. I've since added a diamond plate top and aux reverse backup lights.

**wrecking-crew** · 01-03-2009, 11:37 PM

put a nice hitch on your truck with a nice shiny chrome ball. that makes nice cars stay away from my chevy

Joe_Roofer · 01-03-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by krugford

Here's what I built. I integrated it into my hitch, mainly becuase it's hard to avoid without removing it....

This pic is before it was complete. I've since added a diamond plate top and aux reverse backup lights.

very nice!!!

rangerbum · 01-04-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wrecking-crew

put a nice hch o your truck with a nice shiny chrome ball. that makes nice cars stay away from my chevy

And a long drop hitch put on upside down so it looks like a pissed off Fist!!!

Yeahh!!

koda6966 · 01-06-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by krugford

Here's what I built. I integrated it into my hitch, mainly becuase it's hard to avoid without removing it....

This pic is before it was complete. I've since added a diamond plate top and aux reverse backup lights.

I just got to thinking, that bumper looks pretty bare under the tailgate, if I ever build a tube bumper I'm going to integrate a steel roll pan to have a "finished" look to it.

Chevelle Kid · 01-20-2009, 06:46 AM

a chain dragging on the ground does good. My friend had one stuck in the tailgate of the Redneck Express (83 F-250 that was falling apart) and we NEVER had someone tailgate us.

You'd be suprised how well that one works.

Ben-

rusty133 · 01-20-2009, 04:56 PM

i would get something like a railroad tie and fab it up behind the original bumper and when you or if you do get hit it'll f-up their front end like you wouldn't believe. we have alot of retards here in Idaho also.

my opinion

ChesterSPL · 01-21-2009, 10:06 PM

I leave the hitch on my truck. Make sure you keep a new shinny ball on it and brake check when needed. Seems to work well

koda6966 · 01-22-2009, 07:54 AM

I'd rather hit a shiny hitch ball than a nasty rusty one.

12-18-2008, 03:14 PM	#1
rangerbum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kalispell, Montana Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 5 Speed flareside Engine: 2.3L Class: 2wd Used For: making sure my wallet doesnt become a burden Posts: 1,335 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (0)	New rear Bumper? So the past few days Ive realized how stupid people around here drive in the snow. I almost got rear ended by a pontiac yesterday, and they acted pissed at me, so I about lost my cool, which is frowned upon by the local police. I'm thinking about making a scary ass back bumper to keep idiots away from me. 1.The first option Im thinking of is to make something like a truss, pointy end pointed back, just for the scare factor. But I dont want to get charged with endangerment or attempted murder, and also dont really want anybody killed. 2. I could very easily get my hands on a new railroad tie(legally, dont worry about that lol). Build some brackets with strap Iron that would bolt up to the frame rails, Cut to length, stain, and paint something like BACK OFF OR DIE in big red letters. 3. Leave the stock bumper until some moron hits me and get the insurance money, and sue for anything I dang well Please.
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fordboi415 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: rancho cucamonga california (socal) Year: 2001 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 3.0V6 Class: 2wd offroad Used For: haul dirt bikes, and play in the mud Posts: 702 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	How about one of those heavyduty winch bumpers __________________ 2001 Ranger XLT 3.0L 2WD camburg 5.5 f31 deavers 33" maxxis buckshot 1059 pro comp wheels Fox Shox/Premeir Pioneer sound system http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2978855
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12-20-2008, 07:48 PM	#4
krugford Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 734 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	Here's what I built. I integrated it into my hitch, mainly becuase it's hard to avoid without removing it.... This pic is before it was complete. I've since added a diamond plate top and aux reverse backup lights. __________________ 2003 Ranger FX4 4.0L Auto Stock with the exception of the BFBs. My CarDomain - Click Me!! "As the island of knowledge grows, so does the shoreline of the unknown"
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rusty133 New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: idaho Year: 1997 Make: FoMoCo Model: ranger xlt Engine: 4.0l Class: 2wd off road soon Used For: DD Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	i would get something like a railroad tie and fab it up behind the original bumper and when you or if you do get hit it'll f-up their front end like you wouldn't believe. we have alot of retards here in Idaho also. my opinion
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ChesterSPL Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Year: 2003 Make: Ranger FX4 Model: Level II Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Posts: 45 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	I leave the hitch on my truck. Make sure you keep a new shinny ball on it and brake check when needed. Seems to work well __________________ "Waking up early pulling double shifts is going to make and old man of me long before I ever get rich"
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koda6966 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Masonville NY Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Giving me pride. Posts: 7,842 Rep Power: 34 iTrader: (4)	I'd rather hit a shiny hitch ball than a nasty rusty one. __________________ 1993 Ford Ranger XL Supercab 3.0 V6. Custom interior. Edge Conversion (WIP). 03 Explorer seats. 6" lift (WIP). Sitting on 35x12.5R15 Mastercraft Courser MT's. 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 4x4/4.0/auto. Daily Driver & parts snagger. Ranger Build Thread. Jeep XJ Build Thread.
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