Ecoboost and Winch
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Ecoboost and Winch
Hello crew. Thinking about an off-road/Winch bumper for my 2016 Ecoboost Scab.
Found this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/33454123266...3ABFBMlLjepu9l
Does this bumper allow sufficient airflow for my intercooler?
Found this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/33454123266...3ABFBMlLjepu9l
Does this bumper allow sufficient airflow for my intercooler?
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The problem with many of these bumpers is they aren't properly engineered to handle loads (winch and recovery points). If you're doing small stuff like pulling a small tree out of the way, probably ok. As soon as you move up to bigger loads or dynamic loads you're putting yourself and others at risk of death or dismemberment.
This goes not only for the cheap ebay stuff but also the more expensive brands you'll find on AmericanTrucks website or other retailers. A lot of it is just crap.
This goes not only for the cheap ebay stuff but also the more expensive brands you'll find on AmericanTrucks website or other retailers. A lot of it is just crap.
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The problem with many of these bumpers is they aren't properly engineered to handle loads (winch and recovery points). If you're doing small stuff like pulling a small tree out of the way, probably ok. As soon as you move up to bigger loads or dynamic loads you're putting yourself and others at risk of death or dismemberment.
This goes not only for the cheap ebay stuff but also the more expensive brands you'll find on AmericanTrucks website or other retailers. A lot of it is just crap.
This goes not only for the cheap ebay stuff but also the more expensive brands you'll find on AmericanTrucks website or other retailers. A lot of it is just crap.
The good news is that he ordered me a premiered bumper and he said he'll paint it to match instead of painting it black.
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The problem with many of these bumpers is they aren't properly engineered to handle loads (winch and recovery points). If you're doing small stuff like pulling a small tree out of the way, probably ok. As soon as you move up to bigger loads or dynamic loads you're putting yourself and others at risk of death or dismemberment. This goes not only for the cheap ebay stuff but also the more expensive brands you'll find on AmericanTrucks website or other retailers. A lot of it is just crap.