looking to purchase aftermarket bumper

[JaclynF]

So I changed my bulbs to LEDs so the housing is still the stock halogen housing, are there any bumpers with winches that I can change the bulbs on the fog lights to LEDs or do I need to modify the bumper, I was told that I can not buy a bumper that comes with LEDs because the housing is different which I understand but I do not what to buy a halogen bumper and not be able to have LEDs because my headlights have LED bulbs. What would I need to do ?

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[spurly]

So I changed my bulbs to LEDs so the housing is still the stock halogen housing, are there any bumpers with winches that I can change the bulbs on the fog lights to LEDs or do I need to modify the bumper, I was told that I can not buy a bumper that comes with LEDs because the housing is different which I understand but I do not what to buy a halogen bumper and not be able to have LEDs because my headlights have LED bulbs. What would I need to do ?

I'm sorry, but this is hard to follow. First, bumpers don't come with the fog lights. If I understand correctly, you're wanting to buy an aftermarket front bumper that will work with your halogen fog light housing, so you can run your LED bulbs. Correct or no?

I know LOD bumpers work with both the factory stock halogen fig lights AND the factory LED fog lights from both the plastic and steel bumper, if you buy their adapter.

 

[melendez69]

@spurly is correct. I have the LoD Destroyer up front & it's designed to fit the stock fogs. If you currently have a steel bumper, you'll need their mount kit which runs $40. I replaced a plastic bumper, so no bracket was needed. I replaced the stock fogs with Baja's SP's & they fit just fine.

This is only my example...there are other bumpers equally capable of supporting both stock and aftermarket fogs.

You shouldn't have to modify a bumper for this, unless you really like a bumper that doesn't fit the stocks & you want both.

 

[rkammer]

There are number of bumpers that you can install you factory halogen fog light housing. It does not matter if you have a LED or halogen bulbs. LOD, DV8, or Smittybilt come to mind. They also come with a winch plate or the the winch can be installed on the bumper itself.

 

[JaclynF]

I'm sorry, but this is hard to follow. First, bumpers don't come with the fog lights. If I understand correctly, you're wanting to buy an aftermarket front bumper that will work with your halogen fog light housing, so you can run your LED bulbs. Correct or no?

I know LOD bumpers work with both the factory stock halogen fig lights AND the factory LED fog lights from both the plastic and steel bumper, if you buy their adapter.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/redr...per-w-led-fog-lights-winch-mount-2018-jl.html

That’s the bumper I was told by the guy from extreme terrain that will work but I can not change the bulbs, it comes with fog lights ... I’m sorry I am new the wrangler life so

 

[JaclynF]

@spurly is correct. I have the LoD Destroyer up front & it's designed to fit the stock fogs. If you currently have a steel bumper, you'll need their mount kit which runs $40. I replaced a plastic bumper, so no bracket was needed. I replaced the stock fogs with Baja's SP's & they fit just fine.

This is only my example...there are other bumpers equally capable of supporting both stock and aftermarket fogs.

You shouldn't have to modify a bumper for this, unless you really like a bumper that doesn't fit the stocks & you want both.

I wasn’t sure if I needed to buy other fog lights or I could use mine, but the guy at extreme terrain said that there’s no bumper that I can get that can be LED for me because I have the halogen housing which is why I was very confused

 

[JaclynF]

There are number of bumpers that you can install you factory halogen fog light housing. It does not matter if you have a LED or halogen bulbs. LOD, DV8, or Smittybilt come to mind. They also come with a winch plate or the the winch can be installed on the bumper itself.

Thank you, sorry if I sounded dumb, I’m new to this forum stuff and wrangler life, I always thought you use your fog lights, so when the guy told me different I gave up looking because I didn’t want to purchase something and it not work.

 

[melendez69]

I wasn’t sure if I needed to buy other fog lights or I could use mine, but the guy at extreme terrain said that there’s no bumper that I can get that can be LED for me because I have the halogen housing which is why I was very confused

I couldn't say for sure whether ET is correct, but I wouldn't take what they say at face value. Have you combed through here for a bumper that fits your needs?

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/the-aftermarket-bumper-list-jl-jlu-wrangler.2824/

 

[JaclynF]

I couldn't say for sure whether ET is correct, but I wouldn't take what they say at face value. Have you combed through here for a bumper that fits your needs?

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/the-aftermarket-bumper-list-jl-jlu-wrangler.2824/

Thank you so much ! Going to take a look now

 

[melendez69]

Thank you so much ! Going to take a look now

Glad to be of help. My advice... try to avoid ordering from ET. Several of us, including me, have had shipping-related damage to bumpers ordered from them. They're not packaged appropriately & they bounce around. If they have something you like, you may be better off going elsewhere, or straight to the manufacturer. Many are forum sponsors that offer a discount to forum members. It helps with a large piece of expensive steel.

The list is exhausting, but I'm sure you'll find something there. You'll also find pics of our rigs with the bumpers & we'll tell you anything you want to know about them. Happy bumping, & May The Force be with you.

 

[JaclynF]

Glad to be of help. My advice... try to avoid ordering from ET. Several of us, including me, have had shipping-related damage to bumpers ordered from them. They're not packaged appropriately & they bounce around. If they have something you like, you may be better off going elsewhere, or straight to the manufacturer. Many are forum sponsors that offer a discount to forum members. It helps with a large piece of expensive steel.

The list is exhausting, but I'm sure you'll find something there. You'll also find pics of our rigs with the bumpers & we'll tell you anything you want to know about them. Happy bumping, & May The Force be with you.

Oh perfect ! Thank you for telling me that, I’ve been looking for so long and so confused since the guy told me that I was ready to give up honestly, but I figured I’d join and start reading up on it here and ask for advice, I found a few I really like, thank you so much again

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