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dustin
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11/17/2004
18:42:36

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im looking for a heavy duty bumper w/winch. not a grill gaurd. a bumper that fits oem. can anyone help with this?

Verde SAR Dog
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11/17/2004
18:49:05

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What year truck???? the only winch mount for the early dakota's is a brush gaurd type from warn

.boB
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11/18/2004
09:43:37

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They exist, but are not cheap (but then, quality parts never are). I've seen pictures of one here on this board. It was discussed not too long ago, if you do a search I'm sure you'll find it. The exact name escapes me this morning.

Another good brand is Ranch Hand.

Coma
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11/18/2004
20:25:49

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http://www.hansonenterprise.com/dodge.htm

Jamie
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11/23/2004
01:05:17

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I heard about Hanson Enterprises from this board (from forexfour). I just had one made. It is the most beautiful piece of workmanship I have seen in a long time and Wayne (the owner) is a good guy. They are expensive, but well made. Plan on the cost of powder coat as well because they come unfinished. My powder coating was $250.

caquadman
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11/24/2004
18:26:01

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I to am looking for a bumper. I called Hansons yesterday and was quoted 1479.00+tax for the one I wanted. It was 1127.00 for the bumper + 275.00 for the winch mount + 77.00 for the shackle tabs. Did you install it your self? If so, how long did the total process take you? Did you mount a winch on it?

Coma
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11/24/2004
20:23:55

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Took me about 20 minutes to remove the stock bumper and another 30 minutes to mount up the Hanson correctly. I still have not drilled out for the locking pins, but recommend you do before using a winch. Since the mounting bolts are completely adjustable, the bumper will pull down during hard winching unless you put the pins in. I bought an older Ramsey 9000 winch and mounted it up. Had a little grinding to do for clearance on the spool end, but only minimal. I also passed on the powder coating, basicially because there aren't any where I live right now. Plus, I can touch up dings and scratches easier with a spray can. I have had lot's of compliments and even on the first day I bought it, some guy was waiting for me in a parking lot to ask where I got it because he had been looking for a winch bumper too!

caquadman
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11/26/2004
18:05:30

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Anyone know of any other bumpers or winch mounts for a 00 quad cab?

Leviticus
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12/01/2004
00:24:35

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The only decent place I found is Tough Country Bumpers.

www.toughcountry.com

Theres are cheaper..base price starts at $600 i think, Ive got a full list somewhere. Total with some options like winchmount, factory foglight mounts, and towloops, front reciever was $1100-1200. Looked to be nice quality. Comes in plain black, Color Powdercoating was an additional $200 i think. Theres pics on the website, not good ones of Daks...which is why im still undecided on one.

Dak03
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12/04/2004
22:19:59

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I own the tough country bumper. It was just under $1000 dollars for the bumper with the euro bar and 2 inch receiver. It comes powdercoated black and the mounting bracket is like none i have ever seen. It also uses 6 bolts to mount instead of 4. I have pics if you would like to see, just post your email.

DAHEMIKOTA
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