Front & Rear Bumper General Opinions

[nsfw_andy]

I suggest you go with a recessed winch for the diesel.

The diesel motor already has a small cooling system (compared to the Ram) because of the Jeep grill design, no need to try and restrict airflow even more.

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[Astro Jeep]

Theyre are so many. Mine is Fishbone stubby. Love it, uses stock fogs and firmly winch great.
Doesn't meet your requirement of where it's made though.

Hey as long as its not made in China I will consider it. I'm all about buying from Taiwan. I just prefer to help out American businesses, but if they don't offer what I want then I am all about the Globalism sans China.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Hey as long as its not made in China I will consider it. I'm all about buying from Taiwan. I just prefer to help out American businesses, but if they don't offer what I want then I am all about the Globalism sans China.

I'm Canadian and like 90% of the options to get US shit shipped here costs me a first born, my favourite toque and a large poutine. I'm not picky as long as build quality is there. For instance, I bought a Rough Country plate relocate for the rear. POS that started corroding as soon as I started installing it I think. Swapped it out and was able to get a used Motobilt one which is awesome. Most builders use UPS which absolutely screws us for shopping fees though. Motobilt included and I was happy to buy from another member.

Fishbone is based in the US but I think made in China. Build quality is very good, along with the coating. I'm very happy with it halfway through a Canadian winter. Had it on since March with zero corrosion issues.

 

[Astro Jeep]

I'm Canadian and like 90% of the options to get US shit shipped here costs me a first born, my favourite toque and a large poutine. I'm not picky as long as build quality is there. For instance, I bought a Rough Country plate relocate for the rear. POS that started corroding as soon as I started installing it I think. Swapped it out and was able to get a used Motobilt one which is awesome. Most builders use UPS which absolutely screws us for shopping fees though. Motobilt included and I was happy to buy from another member.

Fishbone is based in the US but I think made in China. Build quality is very good, along with the coating. I'm very happy with it halfway through a Canadian winter. Had it on since March with zero corrosion issues.

I am a CNC machine shop owner, and I have sent to Canada a few times. I never have understood why it cost so much for us to trade with each other. I get it your a different country, but come on! It not like your Germans! (They make good crap BTW.)

 

[Dyolfknip74]

I am a CNC machine shop owner, and I have sent to Canada a few times. I never have understood why it cost so much for us to trade with each other. I get it your a different country, but come on! It not like your Germans! (They make good crap BTW.)

Lol. It's more the carriers than the Free Trade Agreement. It's basically legal theft that they wrote off because the driver needs to declare or some shit. Thankfully I love close to the border so in the past I have zipped down and declared. Sometimes they will wave me through, other time I have to pay duty. I'm ok with duty, it's the 20% or more "brokerage" that I have an issue with.

Anyway, good luck in the bumper search. Depending on where you live, make sure you take the coating into consideration as well. Unless you don't mind pulling it every year and recoating.

It was a lot easier with the JK when it first came out. There was like 5 you could choose from. Lol. Now? So. So many.

 

[smokeythecat]

So hard to find a good aluminum stubby or mid-length, with recessed winch mount, and fog cut-outs. Maybe I am asking too much.

Yep. I decided that aluminum and recessed winch mounts were the most important to me. I just installed some very nice Stedi lights that I hooked directly up to the existing fog light circuit.

 

[music293]

I was always a fan of ACE Engineering's offerings, but honestly they are very expensive compared to other bumpers.

https://aceengineeringandfab.com/co...e-jl-expedition-series-stubby-bumper-bull-bar

 

[Astro Jeep]

I was always a fan of ACE Engineering's offerings, but honestly they are very expensive compared to other bumpers.

https://aceengineeringandfab.com/co...e-jl-expedition-series-stubby-bumper-bull-bar

Wow! It may be expensive but it looks very well built. This one is on my short list. Thank You!

 

[At Risk Ute]

Had a RR Arcus on my ‘19 Sport and went with a TACTIK Stubby for my ’21 Rubi. Pleased with both.

 

[Headbarcode]

I'd check out ADD for bumpers. The stubby stealth fighter is mean looking.... I think their fog lights aren't round, but I'd still give them a peek!

Just a heads up about the ADD bumpers. Because of the stylistic cutouts, the structure is weakened and there's already been a couple of members who had rear tub damage similar to what the factory steel bumper causes when hit from below.

 

[AcesandEights]

I bought a Warn Crawler stuffy for the front and run the stock bumper in the rear. The Warn has round cut-outs for the stock fogs and a couple mounts on top for additional lights. It looks good and was easy to install.

 

[Andrews jl]

I am looking for general opinions (pros and cons) which is why I didn't list this under the exterior mods section. I am not looking for any "how-tos."

I like aftermarket stubby bumpers with cutouts for round fog lights. I like the MOPAR version too but the aftermarket versions seems to have better approach clearances. I also like the clean look of recessed winches.

I am not against top mounted winches either. I also don't think that top mounted winches really restrict that much air flow, but it is just an opinion based on nothing. Top mounted winches would seem to be easier to work on if it broke.

My JULRD that I ordered is coming with plastic bumpers, and swapping them out will probably be one of my first three upgrades. Any opinions are appreciated from technical to aesthetics. My only real bumper criteria is that the rear bumper doesn't flex into the body and that they are made in the USA. (Picture for Attention)

I have the Fab Four stubby…top mount winch. But it’s perfect!

 

[Headbarcode]

I stuck with the mopar steel front bumper because I personally find that it fits the overall look of the Jeep very nicely, especially in stubby mode. It made a great foundation for a recessed winch, aux lighting, and a bull bar.

I ditched the factory rear steel bumper before it had the chance to damage the body. I not only wanted strength to not flex when getting dragged or being hit by the ledge of a drop-off, but also a lower profile extending back and hanging down. The Cavfab Ultra Clearance rear bumper ended up rising to the top of a very short list. They show up in bare steel, so it's up to the end user to have them coated, so I had mine finished in the same lightly textured black powder coat to match the mopar steel front bumper. I wanted just enough structure to protect the body, but they have a slew of other options with varying degrees of size and coverage. I highly recommend their products, as I also have their hinged tailgate reinforcement. Great company out of Georgia, USA!

 

[dragoneggs]

I have a RockHard Patriot Aluminum Mid Length on order with bull bar deleted. Reasons...

1. Will tow my JLR, no tow bar needed
2. Weight very important
3. Recessed winch to maximize airflow
4. Recessed winch for security
5. Winch will not obstruct front cam view
6. Made in USA

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90248.htm

 

[Jjirish]

Just a heads up about the ADD bumpers. Because of the stylistic cutouts, the structure is weakened and there's already been a couple of members who had rear tub damage similar to what the factory steel bumper causes when hit from below.

Nice to know... I had not heard this....but I'm no stubby fan.... I like the extra wheel protection from a full bumper.... I am an ADD fan so more knowledge for me! Thx!

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