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Aftermarket HD bumper replacement that allows for plow?

8.3K views 4 replies 2 participants last post by  PaleRider  
#1 ·
Is anyone aware of if their are any Heavy Duty/Off road replacement bumpers that are designed to work with a plow?

I.E. Fab Fours, Iron cross, ici, Go rhino style etc...

I'd like to increase approach angle and have a heavier duty front bumper for deer protection and moving small cars out of my way ;), but it needs to work with a plow. Was curious if there are any out there or if I'd need one fabbed.
 
#2 ·
Possibly the first question would be what plow? For the most part, the uprights for the lights are all in about the same place, but the motor and hydraulics vary, and the mounting varies the most.
To be honest, unless you install a really light duty plow or a Western you will be reducing your approach angle. I am not sure the bumper is going to do anything for you at that point. The Western plow has removable mounting ears, leaving very little when everything is removed.
Fisher has some big scoops on the front. Boss has a big beam hanging down.
 
#3 ·
Sorry I should have been more specific.
'15 2500hd
Approach angle for warmer months while hunting
Hd ruggedness for deer and brush
Clearance for a fisher 8.5' v2 plow, weighs 950. For the 20 odd plowing days of the year.

Fusion bumpers I have found to be a possibility, I'm hoping to have one soon to work with and see. All steel, American made, powdercoat, weighs 150lbs.

The front of the truck is beefed up considerably/in the process of being.

Kind of a jack of all trades improvement on stock is what I'm after.