CorbinsRanger
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2020
- Messages
- 147
- City
- Saskatchewan
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- Tire Size
- 31x10.5x15
- My credo
- Saskatchewan...hard to spell...easy to draw
Hey Ranger enthusiasts.....Lets talk aboot winch bumpers for the 3rd gen.....What is offered aftermarket is either bolt together thin steel for anywhere from 4 to 8 hundred cdn or you can order a real mans bumper made with 1/4 " winch plate and mounts and 3/16 plate outer ends. These start at $1500 US bare steel with no options on it. Wow! The modular bolt together ones look good but don't look seem very sturdy. The spec sheet says 3/16 for the center section winch plate and mounts and 1/8 for the end pieces. There is a 3rd option and it is to purchase DXF CNC files for $60 cdn for this bumper. It says it requires "- Most of our full-size truck bumpers will take 3/4 of a sheet of 3/16" and a 1/4 sheet of 1/4" (+/-). There is a local fab shop that can supply the steel, cut and bend it to specs and my bestest buddy is a very good welder. Probably still be above $1000 but at least you know what you have. Here is a link to the finished bumper. Pictures must be protected I guess. https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1037402136/98-12-ford-rangermazda-b4000-front-winch?ref=reviews The other pic is the bare metal Fearce for $1500 US