Ranch Hand front bumpers and rust?

[RV_Goose]

So I'm saving cash money for my Ranch Hand bumper. In my research to see how easy it is to bolt up, I've found a few mentions of rust issues.

Who has a Ranch Hand bumper. How long have you had it? How's the paint? Any rust issues?

Their reputation and cost should mean a better quality finish. Now I'm not so sure.

Im considering ordering a bare bumper and having a local power coater from Nish it to match my truck.

 

[Bozo]

I have one on my 2001 3500, been on there for 5-6 years here in iowa and no rust issues. Bottom line, don’t leave salt on em.

 

[PGHChris81]

I've had one years ago on another truck and it rusted around the cage parts and front receiver hitch, just surface. Didn't keep it long enough to see a long term effect. The one I have now has a few tiny spots around the welds, but nothing too bad. I figure it will last long enough before I no longer own it so to me it's not a big issue. I also don't see any road salt or things like that here so it won't rapidly degrade if at all. I actually went around and spot-sprayed areas with RP-342 just to be proactive but again it's not a huge problem and only a tiny bit on mine.

If you still have doubts have them or yourself powder coat it. I feel the structural build quality of the Ranchhand is second to none so a little rust spots here or there doesn't affect my decision to buy one. Like stated above you can do a few things to be proactive and preventing anything major.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

Powdercoat it you will be much happier

 

[Don-T]

I have had a couple of them. The welds rust. I was told by the bumper installer it would last longer if I spray WD-40 on it from time to time. That did seem to help.

 

[dieselbeef]

i have one on my 02..since 03..its shoing a little rust...of course anywher the finish gets damaged it rusts...but otherwise its golden..im in fl tho...also jusu put one front and rear o my 2020 2500..still shiney