I have the sir michaels roll pan on my truck welded in. It looks smooth when
you weld it in. I had a fiberglass street scene rear bumper before and it
looked good, but when I got rear ended, it killed it. The roll pan will save
you more along the line of 40-50 lbs of weight, if not more.
Steven
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From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
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Sent: Friday, September 15, 2000 3:28 PM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: DML: Roll pan question?
Ok, since the back of my 96 Dak got crunched, insurance has cut me a good,
repeat, gooooooood check. Since Dodge wants 512 bucks for the factory rear
bumper and I can't find one around here in good condition, I am thinking of
a
roll pan. Now, my question(s). I know that the bed flexes a little, but
would it make any difference in the structure if I weld in a metal roll pan
from a company like Sir Micheals? Would it be better if I got a fiberglass
pan, sanded and painted to match and just bolt it on? I know neither one
would offer much rear protection in the event of another rear end collision,
but would one be better than the other? I know the pan will help in the 1/4
and acceleration areas, that rear bumper is heavy!!! A pan could save
probably 20 lbs. Thanks for the help.
Will
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