Recommendation: Stubby front bumper, winch-ready, circular lights (arb alternative)

[Dkretden]

Have you considered the factory steel bumper? You can make it a stubby or not. I picked that bumper when I purchased it...... I like the fact that I can have two looks at a whim and, other than a mounting plate, it’s winch ready, stick a bar on it and you can add some lights to the bar.

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[AstroDave]

I opted for the Ace JL Expedition Bumper
I don't have it yet so not certain it would meet the light requirement and have the necessary clearance.

 

[Itsthewifesjeep]

Did the factory fog lights fit in the bumper? We have the exact same color ruby

 

[Cypher]

I wanted the same setup, but ultimately I could not get everything I wanted. I ended up with a poison Spyder bruiser, it had everything except accepting the factory led fogs. I ended up with rigid SAE fogs, and they are amazing. So much brighter than factory. I really like the setup, and it works great for me.

 

[DadJokes]

I opted for the Ace JL Expedition Bumper
I don't have it yet so not certain it would meet the light requirement and have the necessary clearance.

This stubby bumper has the recessed winch it seems AND factory fog lights...nice.

 

[AstroDave]

And no need for a $200 winch plate. However, it appears there is some cutting and drilling required... so it's not just a quick bolt-on. I will post my process when I get it early next year.

This stubby bumper has the recessed winch it seems AND factory fog lights...nice.

 

[NovaJeep]

Curious if you installed the bumper? I just did and I like it. Quality seems good but a super tight fit with a winch. Installed the Stryker bar and added a Smittybilt x20 winch but I had to move the solenoid off-center to get it to fit. The winch contacts the grill and I was wondering if anyone else had similar problems and figured out how to fix it. Debated taking it off and adding a few more washers to extend the bumper another 1/2 inch. Otherwise, I'm happy with it.

My setup was exactly the same. I found the fitment extremely tight as well, but managed to keep the solenoid centered. I did ignore the instructions a bit and installed the winch on the bumper before installing the bumper on the frame, however not sure how much of a difference it would make.

It definitely took a few attempts to sit the bumper in the correct spot, as it was very tight. That was certainly the longest part of the process.

Overall I'm a big fan of this bumper, the quality is good and it handles the winch well. The only downside is the fog light placement does seem to reduce the amount of usable light at night (with the fogs so close to center now)

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