Winch/Bumper suggestions?

[Marc1]

Hi everyone.
I thought I would seek the advice of all you experts in regard to a new Bumper/ Winch combo for my 07 F350 reg. Cab diesel. As of now I have narrowed if down to either a ARB, Buckstop, or Trailready Winch bumper and a Warn M12000. My Combined GVW with ATC camper fully loaded is 8500 lbs. All thoughts and opinions are appreciated.

Marc

[flyingwil]

Are you just looking for a winch mount?

Since ARB is in the mix, I am assuming you want more protection as well. based upon looks alone I would lean towards the Buckstop Outback because it looks like it would offer the most protection.

http://www.buckstop.biz/Images/ford/99-03/039_l.jpg

[Marc1]

Wil,
I'm looking for a winch mount as well as added protection. I'm slowly getting my rig set up for an Alaskan adventure.

Thanks,

Marc

[flyingwil]

In that case definately the Buckstop Outback. The Trailready bumper seems to block the headlights and lowers the protection points. Compared to the ARB the Buckstop looks as if it offers the strongest protection.

[Bayou Boy]

Take a look at the reunel stuff too.
http://www.reunel.com/

[ntsqd]

Take a look at the reunel stuff too.
http://www.reunel.com/
Beat me to it. Reunel has been around for a long time building Ranch & Farm use bumpers. A friend has a pair on his PSD with a MM hyd 12k inside the front bumper. He totaled an older Golf with them, no apparent damage to the bumper.

[dieselcruiserhead]

That is a good looking bumper and I like how it's moderately tucked up versus the cattle catchers out there..

[OS-Aussie]

http://www.roadarmor.com/ra3/ford_lonestar2_small.jpg

I kind of like some of these also

http://www.roadarmor.com/ra3/ford_trucks.html