re: 12 gauge vs 14 gauge steel for front truck bumper, which is better?

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Back in the day I sold many Ranchand Legend series round pipe bumpers, they were in the 270sh weight range which was hell on the front end of a 1/2 ton trk. Good luck

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I had this on my last f150. It was 12 gauge tread plate and was heavy as frick and weighed down my whole front end, but I could hit damn near anything and it wouldn’t even make a dent.

I bought this truck new and plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. That’s why I’d rather have a lighter bumper, but still want protection when I hit a deer or get into a fender bender.