Recommendations for full width front and rear steel (or aluminum) bumpers for my JL?

[TheLodgeOne]

I am also interested if anyone has found a fairly slim aluminum rear bumper. I really like the look of the motobilt bumpers and how the get narrow to protect the corners, but wish the had an aluminum version.. already packing too much weight in the back

https://motobilt.com/collections/je...h-spare-tire-cut-out-2018-present-wrangler-jl

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[Buddy Lee]

I have the Hefty Fab works bumpers. I really like them. They are all hand made and fairly light. The front is a narrow width but the rear is full and has a nice narrow corner that wraps the body.

 

[SmoothJeepOperator]

I have the Hefty Fab works bumpers. I really like them. They are all hand made and fairly light. The front is a narrow width but the rear is full and has a nice narrow corner that wraps the body.

Been looking for bumpers for a few months now. Just when I thought I had my decision made you had to post that. Smh

 

[sourdough]

I am also interested if anyone has found a fairly slim aluminum rear bumper. I really like the look of the motobilt bumpers and how the get narrow to protect the corners, but wish the had an aluminum version.. already packing too much weight in the back

GenRight rear
https://genright.com/products/jeep-jl-rear-bumper-aluminum-for-factory-receiver-hitch.html

Another shout to RockHard for a excellent front alumumin bumper

 

[Buddy Lee]

Been looking for bumpers for a few months now. Just when I thought I had my decision made you had to post that. Smh

Ha, I feel your pain. It took me about 6 months to finally find a bumper I liked.

 

[TheLodgeOne]

GenRight rear
https://genright.com/products/jeep-jl-rear-bumper-aluminum-for-factory-receiver-hitch.html

Another shout to RockHard for a excellent front alumumin bumper

Thank you sir! That one is about the best one I've seen yet!

 

[sourdough]

Thank you sir! That one is about the best one I've seen yet!

on my JLR

Keep in mind, I have the suitcase muffler deleted.
GenRight photo with

 

[Terminex]

+1 on the rock hard 4x4 patriot front aluminum bumper.

it is awesome, but the only reason i spent the money (it is expensive) is that i needed light weight full width, but also the ability to flat tow behind my RV, and the patriot bumper is certified by rock hard for that.

i went with the rugged ridge HD rear bumper on this go around. I did it because the price was right, and it is only 40 lbs, and it has backup sensor holes. (my previous rear bumper was 137 lbs)

finish & packaging on both bumpers was excellent.

 

[TheLodgeOne]

on my JLR

Keep in mind, I have the suitcase muffler deleted.
GenRight photo with

I have that delete too, so that perfect. Thanks!

 

[Friday2322]

I am giving the Ironman 4X4 Rigid series rear bumper a shot. Great price for the kit which included a tire relocation bracket, Class III hitch, cube LED lights and tag mounts for the bumper and spare tire. Very fast shipping and the fit and finish is great. Apparently they are big in the Toyota and Subaru off road community in Australia and been around for 40 years.

 

[SmoothJeepOperator]

I have the Hefty Fab works bumpers. I really like them. T

Ha, I feel your pain. It took me about 6 months to finally find a bumper I liked.

Did your bumpers come powder coated. If so did they charge extra for that?

 

[Buddy Lee]

No, plain steel. I had them powder coated black.

 

[SmoothJeepOperator]

No, plain steel. I had them powder coated black.

Cool so it sounds like I could get them to powder coat it as part of my order if I got that route.

 

[There’sOnlyOne]

I am giving the Ironman 4X4 Rigid series rear bumper a shot. Great price for the kit which included a tire relocation bracket, Class III hitch, cube LED lights and tag mounts for the bumper and spare tire. Very fast shipping and the fit and finish is great. Apparently they are big in the Toyota and Subaru off road community in Australia and been around for 40 years.

Are you liking this bumper? I’m looking at one and search found your post. I want a bumper that wraps around the sides and this one does that. Looks good and price is right. They also have 25% off for July 4th. How long was shipping? How is it mounted? I don’t like the way the factory OE steel has brackets that will cut into body if impacted. Thanks.

 

[Friday2322]

Are you liking this bumper? I’m looking at one and search found your post. I want a bumper that wraps around the sides and this one does that. Looks good and price is right. They also have 25% off for July 4th. How long was shipping? How is it mounted? I don’t like the way the factory OE steel has brackets that will cut into body if impacted. Thanks.

Hello, thanks for asking. Yes, I'm still happy with the bumper. The fit and finish has done very well and I have not noticed any issues. It is mounted very solid to the frame rails. I had the stock steel bumper and had smacked it on the rocks a couple of times on Colorado trips. After installing this bumper I have not hit it on anything to test how well it would hold up but it sits higher than stock. When I went back to Colorado after installing it I did the exact same obstacles on the same trails and didn't come close to hitting it, which is what I was looking for, a bumper that mounts high and tight to the body and wraps around the corners. I think the corners might give in if you came down full-force on an obstacle but you'd be hard pressed to find another bumper that won't without some modification or serious weight. For the price you get a lot with the bumper and I would buy it again. Once they got my order it was at my house within a week. The packaging was amazing, lol, they made made sure that it wouldn't get damaged in transit. Side note, I left my stock trailer hitch on and sold the new one.

Let me know if that helps or you have other questions.

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