echo17
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Hey peeps!
Like many of you, I've been waiting on the AEV bumpers to arrive. But to my understanding from discussions with AEV during SEMA, they aren't even in production yet so guessing it won't be out till March. Having just picked up my new JL not long ago, I'm not sure if I want to wait till then as that also means I will either have to buy a "temporary" tailgate reinforcement and tire carrier or completely take the spare off since I will be running 37" tires.
After searching for alternatives while trying to comply as much as I can to Australian Design Rules (equivalent to DOT in US), I've basically come decided on either a modular bumper or a full bumper. Any recommendations are welcome of course; but I've been giving the ARB US's Bondi Deluxe Bumper some serious thoughts for the following reasons:
Having done some thread searches, I think I've only come across one or two people who have said that they have gone that route. Perhaps there have been more who just hasn't spoken up? @Xzius
So my question is this:
Please note that I've just started a new thread here because I was hoping to get more people involved with the discussion which might encompass other bumper ideas.
For reference, I've attached some photos and links. Looking forward to everyone's feedbacks and discussions! And thanks!
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/arb-4x4-jlu-wrangler-build-sema-2019.40941/
Like many of you, I've been waiting on the AEV bumpers to arrive. But to my understanding from discussions with AEV during SEMA, they aren't even in production yet so guessing it won't be out till March. Having just picked up my new JL not long ago, I'm not sure if I want to wait till then as that also means I will either have to buy a "temporary" tailgate reinforcement and tire carrier or completely take the spare off since I will be running 37" tires.
After searching for alternatives while trying to comply as much as I can to Australian Design Rules (equivalent to DOT in US), I've basically come decided on either a modular bumper or a full bumper. Any recommendations are welcome of course; but I've been giving the ARB US's Bondi Deluxe Bumper some serious thoughts for the following reasons:
- The bumper looks like a tank! I won't have to worry about stray kangaroos in the middle of the night!
- Recessed winch. Completely protects and hides it.
- Has some nice corner lights at the outer corners of the bumper allowing for illumination of turns during those unlit roads.
- Has a clean look. Also feel like the trend might be going this way from a design perspective? Look at the new Mopar Bumpers and the Land Rover Defender for example?
- Recovery points are attached directly to frame instead of bumper
Having done some thread searches, I think I've only come across one or two people who have said that they have gone that route. Perhaps there have been more who just hasn't spoken up? @Xzius
So my question is this:
- What are people's thoughts on the bumper? Is it too plain?
- Is there a better alternative?
- Build quality?
- Am I locking myself in since it's not a modular bumper?
Please note that I've just started a new thread here because I was hoping to get more people involved with the discussion which might encompass other bumper ideas.
For reference, I've attached some photos and links. Looking forward to everyone's feedbacks and discussions! And thanks!
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/arb-4x4-jlu-wrangler-build-sema-2019.40941/
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