Originally Posted by zap

Our deer range from about 150 lb to 250 lb. The last axis I shot weighed about 250 lb. You should hear about hogs. Most of those range from 250 lb to 400 lb. Lets also take into fact that they like to play in West Texas...where I-20 and I-10 have 80 mph speed limits. They have also recently passed legislation to remove night time speed limits in the state. Even if you have the best replacement bumper money can buy, you hit hog doing more than 60 your walking to the closest garage unless you have a sat phone, cell service is a bit iffy no matter who your carrier is. Did I mention last time I shot a hog it was going 45 mph down cotton rows (I know cause that's what the speedo on the truck said running right next to it while I had a shotgun out the window getting ready to put a 3rd slug into it). Definitely not something you want to hit.

If your looking for a replacement front end, Ranch Hand is the most economical. Best protection for the lowest cost. If you want nicer bumpers, check out Buck Stop, Fab Fours, or Throttle Down Kustoms (TDK doesn't make any for half ton Fords).

Originally Posted by ellis4pa

I know I decided to do my own repairs once, never again. After getting the required estimates the insurance company would not issue the check until the work was completed and pictures were sent. Unfortunately I could not afford to fix it first. After many phone calls it was agreed that they would send half now and the other half after repairs. Well I had to wait 6 months after submitting pictures of the repairs to get the other half. Next time its definitely going into the shop.