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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Here is a link to the Hunter bull bars that were mentioned.

http://www.truckgeardirect.com/bullbars/#dodge
Looks like $120 for the super bull bar - black $160 - stainless

Current sale is 50% off
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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Its almost impossible to do tow hooks and a bull bar right? Since they hook yo the same mount points?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DM_kota
Its almost impossible to do tow hooks and a bull bar right? Since they hook yo the same mount points?
You could probably pull it off if you got extended bolts.

I could never get rid of my tow hooks, never used them but they still look sick, lol
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Yeah, I wish I could have both. Im thinking about getting a couple shackles welded on to that front frame though. With the leveling kit, and my long arms, I can reach to the frame to hook on a tow strap without even getting on my knees.

Does anyone have pictures (preferably a side shot) of the Aries bull bar on their truck?
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Love that Hunter Bull Bar, I found one one Ebay like it for around the same price as posted. Slightly different to.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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I would say to get the Aries....I like the skid plate pattern better than the Westin
 
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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The only downside with the Aries is it looks like it doesn't hug the bottom of the bumper as good as the Westin, and its polished stainless steel instead of chromed stainless. I would save $100 with the Aries though :/
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rengnath
Hey guys,

Next, I want a pair of lights for it. Ill only use them occasionally and I want to hook them up with a relay to come on with my highs. I was thinking KCs, but right now you can get the Westin lights free after rebate with the purchase of a bull bar. Im just worried they wont hold up as a set of polished stainless KCs will. But Im also not sure if the KCs will fit. I would also consider PIAA lights if I could get them for that $175 range.

Thanks for any input!
FYI.

PIAA 520 ATP lights are on Amazon Lightning deal right now. $150, 6" light. They're going fast! They are usually about $200.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER
 
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Can't speak to the bull bar, but for driving lights a cheap set of hella 500's with an hid conversion relayed off your high's will be a cheap and easy way to put off some serious light.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Well I just purchased a Hunter super bull bar black. I think I will be the first to purchase the super version. Cannot wait.. thanks tax return lol
 
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