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Front bumpers: Westin Pro-Mod vs ARB Summit

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Thanks for the reply. I've been scrolling through Rigid, BD, and KC lights for about 3 hours straight lol
I just used westin lights cause theyre the only ones that made a bracket for the bumper and put on some lamin x film.. I'm not as cool as @armoredpig to make my own bracket lol

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I just used westin lights cause theyre the only ones that made a bracket for the bumper and put on some lamin x film.. I'm not as cool as @armoredpig to make my own bracket lol

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Awesome ?
I found it on Amazon. I've never done any wiring and the kit doesn't look like it comes with a harness. Could you give me a breakdown of how you wired them up?
 

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Awesome ?
I found it on Amazon. I've never done any wiring and the kit doesn't look like it comes with a harness. Could you give me a breakdown of how you wired them up?
I can't stress enough how much easier life is when you invest in a system for multiple switches. I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y8QS84?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Would say it's a 3/10 on difficulty. I only needed to route one cable thru the firewall and that cable controls all 8 possible circuits.

If you want even easier, the trigger wireless system doesn't need you to wire anything through the fire wall. 1/10 difficulty and has some perks, like dimming and strobing
 


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Awesome ?
I found it on Amazon. I've never done any wiring and the kit doesn't look like it comes with a harness. Could you give me a breakdown of how you wired them up?
So the shop I had put on the bumper wired the light bar using it's own harness to a small switch drilled in next to the fog light button. My buddy (whose a mechanic) helped me wire the side lights to the original fog light wiring. I only helped so I dont want to butcher the explanation for you lol
 
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I can't stress enough how much easier life is when you invest in a system for multiple switches. I bought this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089Y8QS84?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Would say it's a 3/10 on difficulty. I only needed to route one cable thru the firewall and that cable controls all 8 possible circuits.

If you want even easier, the trigger wireless system doesn't need you to wire anything through the fire wall. 1/10 difficulty and has some perks, like dimming and strobing
@Superdannyboy This is what you really want. His set up is pretty sick
 

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I work and live in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana where frequent conflicts with Deer, Elk and Moose occur. With that in mind and previous history of collisions with these animals as a State Trooper, I have included sturdy bumpers and lighting on my trucks.

With my 2020 Ranger XLT I opted for an ARB Summit Bumper, EVO Warn Winch, ARB Solis Intensity lighting, as well as Bilstein 5100 front and rear shocks, upgrade.

While the ARB Summit bumper is not as stout as the bumper on my F550, it certainly looks like it will provide that protection from animal conflicts, as well as a platform for winching and lighting. Plus looking good while performing this function!

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Sounds like you need one of them TUFF bars from Australia!

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I work and live in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana where frequent conflicts with Deer, Elk and Moose occur. With that in mind and previous history of collisions with these animals as a State Trooper, I have included sturdy bumpers and lighting on my trucks.

With my 2020 Ranger XLT I opted for an ARB Summit Bumper, EVO Warn Winch, ARB Solis Intensity lighting, as well as Bilstein 5100 front and rear shocks, upgrade.

While the ARB Summit bumper is not as stout as the bumper on my F550, it certainly looks like it will provide that protection from animal conflicts, as well as a platform for winching and lighting. Plus looking good while performing this function!

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You claim the ARB bumper isnt as stout as the one on your F550. I assume you arr comparing another aftermarket right? Also the ARB bumper.is more stout than you think. It is designed well to withstand a hit from a deer or elk without killing the truck.
 

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You claim the ARB bumper isnt as stout as the one on your F550. I assume you arr comparing another aftermarket right? Also the ARB bumper.is more stout than you think. It is designed well to withstand a hit from a deer or elk without killing the truck.

Uhh, yeah. It is stouter than what the ARB Summit is. But it needs to be, since it is on a truck that that weighs more than 22,000 pounds. It has a 16.5 Warn winch on it too. (too small to pull the truck, but it works) The ARB Summit is excellent for what it is used for, a truck that weighs less than 5,000 pounds.

So yes, the Ranch Hand Bumper is stouter than the ARB, hands down! (see what I did there . . . )

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My ProMod,and I’m happy with it.
‘It does have the brackets and provisions for front sensors,my truck does not have the fancy parts being an XL.
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That's a sweet lookin ride! How much more does that bumper weigh compared to oem?
 
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Thanks,did not weigh it,and can not recall shipping weight.

I will say as a low end guess,it’s close to about 40lbs give or take heavier.

Once bolted together,it was awkward to hold and mount by myself.

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I was considering the OE style flares but I wasnt sure how it was gonna look. Since seeing yours I may have to just go for it!

Also you mind me asking your tire size and wheel offset?
 
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The package weight was 82lbs, per Amazon. So I'll assume the bumper is around 75lbs or so
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