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xplikt
GenIII
9/08/2002
21:08:24
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My neighboor across the street has a friend that comes over once in a while with a Dakota exactly like mine, but it's a 4x4 QC. On his truck, his lower grey valence was replaced by this grey metal blockish push bumper and it has a few bars that come up to protect the headlights and radiator area. I have no idea what the name of this bumper is and I've looked online at many offroad and truck accessory websites, but have not found a picture of anyting like it. Does anyone have an idea of what kind of bumper I am talking about.
BTW, asking my neighboor is out of the question.
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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QUADMAN
GenIII
9/08/2002
21:13:46
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If I had to take a guess I would say its a hanson bumper. Just look up hanson bumpers on this site and that should tell you.
OPINIONS ARE LIKE....WELL, YOU KNOW THE REST!!
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xplikt
GenIII
9/08/2002
21:52:07
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YES! That's the monster. Hrm, 80-90 pounds with just the bumper.
Looks good, not a horrible price, but 80-90 pounds. Might not sound like a lot, but when you need a light front end in drag and auto-x and drive a lowered truck it becomes a problem. At least any critters would be toast. Maybe I can take it off for weekend race events. I do not see anything on installations, how hard and long is the installation/removal process?
This one looks good on this truck.
http://www.dodgedakota.net/cgi-bin/amb/lookup.pl?user=resqready
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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RESQready
GenIII
9/09/2002
00:30:54
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Glad you like it.
With a floor jack and an extra set of hands, installation wasn't too bad -- however I wouldn't recommend taking it on and off. The bumper is ideal for off-road use (awesome approach angle, tow hooks, winch mount, mean look, etc...) I agree though, way too much weight for a performance truck. Maybe you can talk Wayne (Hanson) into building one out of aluminum or titanium. Now that my winch is installed, I'll bet it tips the scales around 150+.
What's really goin' on?
RESQready Dakota
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xplikt
GenIII
9/09/2002
12:32:58
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That bumper is perfect for use around this area and it's very sleek too. I guess I'll shoot him an email or call him and see what he says.
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out, straight piped 3rd cat, turndown tip
Hotchkis swaybars and springs
Bilstein custom tuned shocks
Roadmaster Active Suspension
Shaved emblems and antennae
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forexfour
GenIII
9/09/2002
12:34:36
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Over 200 lbs with the winch DJ!
Nice to see ya back postin.
Awesome time at Hollister this last weekend!
FXF
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home page.
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RESQready
GenIII
9/09/2002
13:04:14
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I meant to say 150+50lb winch. Yeah, that's it. Either way, it drops down the front end about 1".
What's really goin' on?
RESQready Dakota
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Thrash1
Dodge Dakota
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9/10/2002
02:01:40
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forexfour,
Is there in mud up at Hollister yet. I was going to go up with some friends last week, but 4x4 is making a clucking noise I need to get checked out.
-Kevin
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Dan Gruber
GenIII
9/10/2002
05:57:01
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AAAAAIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!
There you guys go again!! Off roading while I'm stuck in Seoul traffic in a 10 year old purple Hyundai!! You're killing me!
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.92 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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Dan Gruber
GenIII
9/10/2002
06:09:53
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But I do console myself with the fact that I'm DEFINITELY getting a Hanson Bumper next summer as a present to myself for being in Korea for a year. Black with the shackle tabs, round foglights set in the bumper, and winch provisions. Also buying a winch to go along with it. And I'm kicking around the idea of a can-back black canvas topper (with the optional side windows and roof rack) and a new custom rear bumper (black with shackles to match the front).
That ought to destoy the money I'm saving over here.
Dan
2000 CC SLT 4.7 4X4 Auto 3.92 LSD
3 inch Performance Accesories lift & 32 inch BFG MT KM's
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forexfour
GenIII
9/10/2002
11:45:15
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No mud yet. Even the mud pit was a cake walk. They were going through it in 2 wd. When dry we hit the trails that you can not go through when muddy.
Dan!
Geez man you sure have been planning a shopping spree on your return! Probabaly able to save up some good cash while away.
Sorry to post about Hollister and Pismo trips but we gotta have fun when we can. We await your return bud!!! We will clear the first weekend you can hook up with us!
Arthur!!!
You around bud? Did you want to do Pozo Sat or Sun Oct 5 or 6. I think the 5th would be best.
I still gotta talk to DJ unless he posts here.
FXF
Never late for a Tee time or wheelin with my buddies! Always ready for both!!!Forexfour's home page.
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RESQready
GenIII
9/10/2002
15:45:13
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I will be out of town the first two weeks in October -- but don't let that stop you guys.
Dan, are your parents taking good care of the Dak? Like I mentioned before, they are more than welcome to meet us at Hollister for a day of dirt and rocks :) we discovered a few challenging (fun) trails this past weekend.
What's really goin' on?
RESQready Dakota
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