Pictures would be appreciated, BTW.

Have been thinking on getting a beefy bumper for the front of my '97 F150. I do not really want the brush guard style, just a heavy one that juts out a ways like the stock one does. Couple weeks ago got my 49th deer with this truck and the bumper brackets are starting to bend, so looking for something strong. My normal driving has me commuting 30 miles of back roads for third shift hours, which is prime time to play tag with the deer and the bumper. Price IS a factor, so not interested in a bumper that's worth more than the truck.

 

I got a quote from iron bull of $1500 for the bumper and $600 for shipping, that's when I decided to build one, if you have a welder, a angle grinder and some time you can build it for 2-300 bucks or cheaper depending on what you want out of it

 

Last thing I WANT is more shop time, but may have to go that route. Always fabricating something in there......



That's saddle tank frames. They hold a 300 gallon tank on either side.