word302
Well-Known Member
I had the factory steel bumpers. They were the only option I regretted. I now have LOD bumpers front and rear and I can tell you the difference is staggering. I would have destroyed that factory front bumper on some of the trails I've been on while the LOD bumper has hardly been scratched. Nevermind that you still have to purchase a winch plate on top of the cost of the factory bumper. That makes it almost double the cost of the LOD. The rear bumper is a giant pile of crap. There have been very few disappointments in the almost 2 years that I've had my Jeep. That rear bumper is something Jeep should be ashamed of.Your sentiments echo across this forum and I hear you loud and clear.
However...
The finish on the bumper seems to be primed far better than some of the ones offered by aftermarket.
I say this because I 100% shared your sentiment until I started going thru this forum and heard from multiple people that road salt and other various road debris was causing their bumpers to rust after a few months of ownership.
Rust can be treated but it’s concerning to spend close to what the mopar one costs and have the finish not successfully stand up to the everyday elements. It’s also telling when the side steps are more durable in finish than the bumpers.
Maybe I’m being irrational but before dropping some coin on an aftermarket bumper, I’ve got to make sure it will last.
Please share your thoughts.
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