Nate said:That and the stock bumpers are cheap, the aftermarket ones are not. I'm not ready to pay $500-600 for a bumper on my truck.
klenger said:I am not a believer in heavy strong bumpers. Make a bumper that is indestructible, back into a light pole, and all of the energy is now transferred to the frame instead of crunching the bumper.
ohnoitsyu said:There's a lot of truth here!
I wouldn't mind replacing a bumper and/or repairing the rear of the bed than repairing or replacing the frame.