Black aftermarket bumper replacement
07-18-2018, 09:06 AM
#11
Agree the all black front and rear bumpers look pretty sweet. And I like most of the black mesh front grills, but I haven’t pulled the trigger yet myself. I’m thinking of going with the Raptor style FORD grill like this one:
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323268135146
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323268135146
07-24-2018, 12:58 AM
#12
I'll throw my .02 cents in.
if you want protection for the front end of your truck to minimize the chance of damage or need of making a claim to fix it, look to buying a full ranch guard style front bumper replacement, this will protect your truck frontend far better than any stupid ONLY front bumper replacement that most people are buying now a days
Yep I can see how great that bumper protects your front grill or lights...NOT !
A bull bar, thats just as stupid as a only bumper, unless you have plans on pushing many vehicles out of the way with your front end ? then maybe a bull bar bumper might be worth it.
what ever you buy get it rhino coated before its ever put on your truck ! that textured Bedliner spray.
I don't give a **** what they say about a special powder coating or blah blah blah, That paint doesn't last 2 yrs period !!!!!!!!! & it'll be flaking off & rusting within 2 yrs even in a state that doesn't use salt on roads ! Don't believe me ? start looking at all the aftermarket bumper or grille guards on truck & you WILL notice 95% of them are flaking & rusting already, that other 5% thats not rusting is because they're new within that year being placed on the truck.
I also live in a area where aftermarket bumper or grille guards replacement is high, so I see all brands over time & they all end the same, unless you rhino coat them.
That rhino/textured spray will last many years & withstand the elements far better than any paint job !
if you want protection for the front end of your truck to minimize the chance of damage or need of making a claim to fix it, look to buying a full ranch guard style front bumper replacement, this will protect your truck frontend far better than any stupid ONLY front bumper replacement that most people are buying now a days
Yep I can see how great that bumper protects your front grill or lights...NOT !A bull bar, thats just as stupid as a only bumper, unless you have plans on pushing many vehicles out of the way with your front end ? then maybe a bull bar bumper might be worth it.
what ever you buy get it rhino coated before its ever put on your truck ! that textured Bedliner spray.
I don't give a **** what they say about a special powder coating or blah blah blah, That paint doesn't last 2 yrs period !!!!!!!!! & it'll be flaking off & rusting within 2 yrs even in a state that doesn't use salt on roads ! Don't believe me ? start looking at all the aftermarket bumper or grille guards on truck & you WILL notice 95% of them are flaking & rusting already, that other 5% thats not rusting is because they're new within that year being placed on the truck.
I also live in a area where aftermarket bumper or grille guards replacement is high, so I see all brands over time & they all end the same, unless you rhino coat them.
That rhino/textured spray will last many years & withstand the elements far better than any paint job !
Last edited by GoudaGood; 07-24-2018 at 01:20 AM.
07-24-2018, 01:29 AM
#13
BTW mhendrickson81 - is your truck a EcoBoost ? if so can you take a picture & post the front of that bumper to see the openings Iron Cross makes for the EcoBoost.
on their website they poorly show if not at all show the openings on the bumper.
on their website they poorly show if not at all show the openings on the bumper.
07-24-2018, 06:58 AM
#14
The ONLY front replacement bumper made for the Ecoboost I have seen is made by HammerHead bumpers. No other manufacturer I have seen makes the opening for the OEM CAC location.
https://store.hammerheadarmor.com/Pr...00%2D56%2D0063
AK4wheeler
https://store.hammerheadarmor.com/Pr...00%2D56%2D0063
AK4wheeler
07-25-2018, 04:27 PM
#15
The ONLY front replacement bumper made for the Ecoboost I have seen is made by HammerHead bumpers. No other manufacturer I have seen makes the opening for the OEM CAC location.
https://store.hammerheadarmor.com/Pr...00%2D56%2D0063
AK4wheeler
https://store.hammerheadarmor.com/Pr...00%2D56%2D0063
AK4wheeler
I'm not impressed by HammerHead style.
07-26-2018, 07:08 AM
#16
Please share because after over a year of searching for Ecoboost bumpers, I have not found any. Please share.
AK4wheeler
08-05-2018, 05:33 PM
#17
I've been searching for non- winch front full rancher style bumpers, though I'll still post my findings for you & others (& maybe by chance you look through them they might also be winch ? )
you've already mentioned HammerHead, but will give a link for others just in case.
http://www.hammerheadarmor.com/
ADD is very nice of a rancher bumper, though slightly over priced IMO, plus they said they haven't had many people asking about the honey badger for 2018, me being the 1st person asking if they make one for 2018 with Eco-Boost.
https://www.addictivedesertdesigns.com/
https://www.ironbullbumpers.com/
http://ironcrossautomotive.com/
I'll throw this in there, only since I E-mailed them an they said they were looking into building them for 2018 F-150 models with Eco-Boost. As for if they do build them, who knows ?
https://www.throttledownkustoms.com/
Like I said theres very few that make full rancher style bumper replacements for a F-150 with Eco-Boost, yet even fewer that allow for a winch.
Which is kind of BS & sad to say since theres plenty of Eco-Boost F-150's on the road, so there's a market for them not like a random rare vehicle that wants something special like a Lamborghini with a brush guard, yet thats how they're treating the 2018 F-150 with Eco-Boost....it's a rare exotic truck not worth making a bumper for
08-06-2018, 09:14 PM
#18
Fab fours bumpers work with the ecoboost. I have one. It’s awesome. Built rock solid. Weighs 185 lbs.
Original post owner make sure if you get one of these big heavy steel bumper stickers that you also plan to replace the front coilovers. The stock coilover springs are not rated for the extra weight and your truck will ride low.
Original post owner make sure if you get one of these big heavy steel bumper stickers that you also plan to replace the front coilovers. The stock coilover springs are not rated for the extra weight and your truck will ride low.
08-07-2018, 08:53 AM
#19
Fab fours bumpers work with the ecoboost. I have one. It’s awesome. Built rock solid. Weighs 185 lbs.
Original post owner make sure if you get one of these big heavy steel bumper stickers that you also plan to replace the front coilovers. The stock coilover springs are not rated for the extra weight and your truck will ride low.
Original post owner make sure if you get one of these big heavy steel bumper stickers that you also plan to replace the front coilovers. The stock coilover springs are not rated for the extra weight and your truck will ride low.
AK4wheeler
08-07-2018, 09:08 AM
#20
I'm sorry for not getting back to you, I've been working a lot lately, like 14 hr days.
I've been searching for non- winch front full rancher style bumpers, though I'll still post my findings for you & others (& maybe by chance you look through them they might also be winch ? )
you've already mentioned HammerHead, but will give a link for others just in case.
http://www.hammerheadarmor.com/
ADD is very nice of a rancher bumper, though slightly over priced IMO, plus they said they haven't had many people asking about the honey badger for 2018, me being the 1st person asking if they make one for 2018 with Eco-Boost.
https://www.addictivedesertdesigns.com/
https://www.ironbullbumpers.com/
http://ironcrossautomotive.com/
I'll throw this in there, only since I E-mailed them an they said they were looking into building them for 2018 F-150 models with Eco-Boost. As for if they do build them, who knows ?
https://www.throttledownkustoms.com/
Like I said theres very few that make full rancher style bumper replacements for a F-150 with Eco-Boost, yet even fewer that allow for a winch.
Which is kind of BS & sad to say since theres plenty of Eco-Boost F-150's on the road, so there's a market for them not like a random rare vehicle that wants something special like a Lamborghini with a brush guard, yet thats how they're treating the 2018 F-150 with Eco-Boost....it's a rare exotic truck not worth making a bumper for
I've been searching for non- winch front full rancher style bumpers, though I'll still post my findings for you & others (& maybe by chance you look through them they might also be winch ? )
you've already mentioned HammerHead, but will give a link for others just in case.
http://www.hammerheadarmor.com/
ADD is very nice of a rancher bumper, though slightly over priced IMO, plus they said they haven't had many people asking about the honey badger for 2018, me being the 1st person asking if they make one for 2018 with Eco-Boost.
https://www.addictivedesertdesigns.com/
https://www.ironbullbumpers.com/
http://ironcrossautomotive.com/
I'll throw this in there, only since I E-mailed them an they said they were looking into building them for 2018 F-150 models with Eco-Boost. As for if they do build them, who knows ?
https://www.throttledownkustoms.com/
Like I said theres very few that make full rancher style bumper replacements for a F-150 with Eco-Boost, yet even fewer that allow for a winch.
Which is kind of BS & sad to say since theres plenty of Eco-Boost F-150's on the road, so there's a market for them not like a random rare vehicle that wants something special like a Lamborghini with a brush guard, yet thats how they're treating the 2018 F-150 with Eco-Boost....it's a rare exotic truck not worth making a bumper for
ADD - $$$$$ - Does not offer winch bumpers for the Ecoboost...also no way in hell I would pay that much. I can have a custom bumper made locally for less.
Iron Bull - $$$ - Nice bumpers. Winch location blocks CAC.
Iron Cross - $$$$ - Winch location blocks CAC
TDK - $$$$ - No winch bumpers available for the Ecoboost.
So, it looks like if you have the Ecoboost with the OEM CAC in the OEM location, HammerHead is still the only bumper available.
AK4wheeler