Help with selecting new front bumper

[OhState]

My husband just brought home his new JLR, and is interested in getting a new bumper, and I told him I’d get him on for his birthday. He gave me a list of 4 potential options and I’m hoping you can help with pros/cons for each. We wheel at Jeep Jamborees and at Oakridge a few times/year, but all of that was in his ‘15 JK Sport. We had an OR Fab bumper on that, a mod made when he decided he wanted D-rings up front. Here the list:

JCR - JL Front Bumper | Vanguard Full Width | 2007+ Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator, with pre-runner tube and powder coat - https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JSFV.html, $1,079.00
Front Bumper Skid | Vanguard, Crusader, Mauler | Jeep Wrangler JL (2018+) $219.00
Fairlead License Plate Flip $119.00

Warn - Elite Full Width Bumper with Grille Guard Tube for Jeep JL, & JT – 101337, https://www.warn.com/warn-industries-101337-bumper - $1,195.49
Warn - Elite Skid Plate for JL & JT – 101445, https://www.warn.com/warn-industries-101445-skid-plate - $211.96
Looks like you can also order on Amazon but I think ordering direct and getting shipped to their supplier guarantees better chance of no shipping damage. https://www.amazon.com/WARN-101337-Full-Width-Bumper-Wrangler/dp/B07DLH9J4B?th=1

Rock Hard – Rock Hard 4x4™ Aluminum Patriot Series Full Width Front Bumper w/ Lowered Winch Plate for Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT 2018 - Current [RH-90245] https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90245.htm - $1,499.95
This one is aluminum and about half the weight of the other steel bumpers.

LOD - 2018+ JL /JT Destroyer Full-Width Front Bumper with Bull Bar Black Texture Coating Part Number Part #: JFB1823 / License Plate Mount Black Texture Part #: JLP0701, Skid Plate Black Texture Part #: JSP1801; Fairland Mount Black Texture Part #: JFM0701, - $1,101.79
Can also purchase from quadratec - https://www.quadratec.com/p/lod/jfb...h-front-bumper-with-bull-bar-jeep-wrangler-jl

Thanks! I think he’s hoping to get it installed by the time the Wheelin’ for Hope ride rolls around in late April.

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[GATORB8]

Rock hard is one of the few that are flat tow rated.

If it makes a difference to you (and it may impact timing) I had read that the Warn elite bumpers were outsourced to Russia last year.

With a full width, I'd recommend making sure that you find a confirmation on tire clearance for your planned setup.

 

[GATORB8]

One other note, your timeline may make your decision easier than you think. Would recommend calling to confirm any of them are in stock (including accessories like skids).

 

[TheSonofSal]

I've been looking at full width bumpers myself as I prefer their look over the mid/shorty.
Problem I've faced is most with bull bar block the OEM front facing camera. Dont know if that's a concern for you or not.
If I was going by looks alone I'd say the JCR or the LOD. I currently have a Rock Slide Engineering on my JKU and it's one of the best build I've seen for Wranglers. It's also one of the most expensive.
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[OhState]

Ok, the Warn bumpers have been delivered. Install up next. What to do with the original OEM bumper? Basically brand new. Sell it, I suppose, but best place to sell? I’m seeing a few on FB marketplace for a few hundred. Thanks!

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