JL Rubicon front bumper recommendations?

[DocTwinkie]

Metalcloak.

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[refereechad]

I was told the ARB Bondi would accept the OEM fogs but the shop doing the install said no dice. I had to buy new KCs =/
I do like the bumper though.

I know this is an old thread, but I think the Bondi’s ability to accept OEM lights depends on the light you have. I just completed my ARB Bondi install with factory LED fogs, and they installed just fine. It could be the standard OEM fog does not work but the LED light does.

 

[hoag4147]

I know this is an old thread, but I think the Bondi’s ability to accept OEM lights depends on the light you have. I just completed my ARB Bondi install with factory LED fogs, and they installed just fine. It could be the standard OEM fog does not work but the LED light does.

I think Brad @BDinTX was coming from OEM steel. Those fogs have unique attached brackets.

 

[BDinTX]

I think Brad @BDinTX was coming from OEM steel. Those fogs have unique attached brackets.

yep exactly this. Didn’t learn until very recently the OEM fogs are different part numbers with different mounting tabs depending on your bumper

 

[MOC]

I am finally narrowing my search for a steel bumper down after ordering my Rubi with plastic. Too many choices, it's taking months. Ideally steel under 100 lbs, wide spaced fogs, and low-set winch plate. One of my finalists is this from Rusty's: https://www.rustysoffroad.com/rusty...r-front-full-width-trail-bumper-series-2.html Anyone running it? Can't find any reviews or pictures from the field. How does it look/feel? Compatible with OEM LED fogs (again, plastic mounted)?
Extra credit: will the Badland Apex winch fit? The bumper manual lists measurements that would exclude the Badland, but it also lists the Warn Zeon series as compatible and those are as big or bigger (depending on the model) than the Badland. The folks are Rusty's are great to work with, but they didn't know.

 

[AcesandEights]

I use a Warn Crawler Stubby. Easy-peasy and accepts multiple light configurations.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Fishbone stubby on mine.

https://www.fishboneoffroad.com/products/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2153&idcategory=94

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