How much work would it be to mod one of these to fit?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/universal-g...d658y1997g55u0

http://www.warriorproducts.com/unive.../brush-guards/

I know how to weld if that is an issue. or do they make kits to attach it and am i over thinking it? haha

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.

You're over thinking it... There's a site that sells prerunner bumpers for the ranger

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http://www.dixonbrosracing.com/conte...gcategory/1/2/
Look on here towards the bottom for prerunner bumper

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1993 Ford Ranger Splash 4.0
Regeared to 3.73's, Ultra 15x7 rims, 235/70/15 Yokohama Geolandar AT/S tires.
Mods: plastidipped grill and header panel, Throttle cable mod, aftermarket projector headlight and corners, Alpine CDA-105 Headunit, 2 MTX TS82 8" subs in trick boxes, strobe lights on front of truck. K&N drop in filter, 2.5" exhaust after catalytic converter to a Thrush Welded muffler, pipe exits at stock location.

Im not looking for a dedicated pre-runner. its my daily driver and i like the look of those bumpers. the site i found say "universal" but i just dont see how it would secure to my bumper.

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.

Youre looking for more of a light bar then. Prerunner bumpers are literally the entire bumper and skid plate.

The one that you have linked are going to pretty much bolt onto your bumper, you'll have to drill out the holes.

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2006 Ford Ranger XL "Dirty Girl" (Build Thread) TRADED

oh, okay. If i just screw it on, is it gonna snap off if i hit anything??

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.

Yea it most likely will. Offers no more protection then your bumper. Mostly just there to hold lights

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2006 Ford Ranger XL "Dirty Girl" (Build Thread) TRADED

damn. is there a way to sucure it to my truck? im not gonna go crashing into walls but id like it to be more than looks. It doesnt have to be the simplest thing, i like projects and know lots of guys to help.

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.

Only thing I would recommend is an actual offroad bumper, but it would probably be too heavy and look too bulky on a stock 2wd

Most things do more harm then good, even brushguards most of the time.

If you wanted a little more protection on your truck Id go will a full prerunner bumper, but that'll get expensive and look a little strange on a stock 2wd IMO

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2006 Ford Ranger XL "Dirty Girl" (Build Thread) TRADED

well its only stock for a couple more weeks, then im gonna level it and put 27'' tires with quite the aggressive tread on it (Not huge i know) so that might help the look. but yeah $600 is a bit much for me.

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.

Was you wanting something just from protection or lights?

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2006 Ford Ranger XL "Dirty Girl" (Build Thread) TRADED

a bit of both. but i mainly really like how it looks. lights would be nice.

if i had my way id bring my truck with me when i join the Marines and turn it into a full fledged pre-runner in my down time, but that will, either, wait or not happen. so im kinda looking for the pre-runner look minus the pre-runner $$$. haha

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.

Pro comp universal light bar
they have them for your truck for $180
They look good, attach in front of the bumper, still not much protection but they look better then the ones on top.

http://www.truckaddons.com/Catalog/s..._lightbars.htm

Id also reccomend saving up and getting a little bigger tires and some lift to help with the prerunner look. I like it too and may get a full prerunner bumper at some point, but no time soon.


ALSO
I've had bad experiences with this particular site, but I gave you that link just do you can see it

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2006 Ford Ranger XL "Dirty Girl" (Build Thread) TRADED

that middle one is almost exactly what im looking for!! haha
the "Pro runner" whatever the hell that means. it looks awesome! IMO

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.

The one on the far right is the same think on your model truck. I like em too, wish I would have got one instead of my safari bar at times.

Anyways, Im sure some other guys that are actual PR guys will check into this thread later and be able to give you some ideas too.

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2006 Ford Ranger XL "Dirty Girl" (Build Thread) TRADED

cool thanks for all the help. ill probably go with the pro runner. its mu price range, gives SOME protection, and can hold light.

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1997 Ford Ranger XLT Extended Cab
2.3L 4-cyl.
5-speed Manual
F-150 Coils w/ 2" Coil Spacers 2" Rear Chevy Shackles
SkyJacker Hydro 7000 Shocks
33X12.5 R15
Cut off muffler. Exits before rear tire.