Front Bumper and Winch Recommendations

[Bluepencil99]

been on the fence between the ARB and AEV. still cant make my mind on which. lol

Can the 9" rounds fit on there?

I will say that a) ARB was cheaper b) they crash rate their bumpers
Seems like I weird one, but as it’s my daily and I have my family in the Jeep daily, that was important to me.

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[Notgeowild]

I will say that a) ARB was cheaper b) they crash rate their bumpers
Seems like I weird one, but as it’s my daily and I have my family in the Jeep daily, that was important to me.

I wonder if AEV crash test as well.

I have had very very good experience with ARB bumpers from the past. Just wish they made and updated look like they have on the Broncos. A bit slimmer design.

 

[Ney Kerestegian]

Hepta MFG stubby. I have since rotated the sway bar and cut the crash bar for more clearance.

Did you have any issue rotating the swaybar with that bumper/winch? What flip kit did u use to rotate it? I want to get that bumper and cut the crash bars and rotate the sway bar as well.

 

[aerosynch]

Did you have any issue rotating the swaybar with that bumper/winch? What flip kit did u use to rotate it? I want to get that bumper and cut the crash bars and rotate the sway bar as well.

No issues and I just used a longer bolt that matched the bolt thread, no flip kit lol.

Recently replaced the Warn VR with a Zeon XD and all still good.

 

[entropy]

I've had a SB winch for about 5 years. I've used it before and never let me down. Still works as new. I'd say save your money on Warn tbh. As for bumper I went with the rugged ridge Arcus. The winch guard on the bumper is crap. Rest of the bumper is great. About 5 years old, not 1 sign of rust anywhere. If you want the winch guard on it I'd recommend getting it welded to the bumper. I also wish the recovery hooks were welded, simpler, and didn't look like a weapon ready to impale pedestrians.

 

[Ney Kerestegian]

No issues and I just used a longer bolt that matched the bolt thread, no flip kit lol.

Recently replaced the Warn VR with a Zeon XD and all still good.

Can't decide between the frame chop bumper or yours...

 

[Aonarch]

No pictures right now, but I went with the new MetalCloak Frame Built Bumper. Really nice lines, construction, and great winch mounting. It accepts factory fog lights, which was a requirement for me.

https://metalcloak.com/jl-wrangler-frame-built-bumper-2500.html

 

[scorpionsix]

ARB Bondi Deluxe…and Warn Winch. Solid combo

I really like this one. I'm assuming the license plate pivots out of the way of the winch line?

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