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Holy hell,
was just doing some random browsing and saw this new bumper up at Rugged Ridge's site. - called "Venator"
Pretty damn sweet. Very factory looking, seems like quite a bit of thought went in to design a low profile bumper that works with the styling of the JLs. Would have believed it if this was the stock Mopar steel bumper out of factory. Probably not designed to bash rocks but then again not many do.

I'm picky about my bumpers and don't want a piece of rolled steel log up in front. Best part is that it includes the winch plate and skid plate and comes out cheaper than the mopar steel bumper.

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Wow. thats a gorgeous looking bumper.
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The Stubby version should be coming out in early November is what I've been told.
it’s out now. Looks like you can buy just the new “wings”

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No regrets. I still turn back and appreciate how well-designed this bumper is...

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No regrets. I still turn back and appreciate how well-designed this bumper is...

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I am thinking about one of these for our Rubi but I've never seen one in person and am curious how strong they are. The reason I ask is because my wife has hit a deer and three coyotes in the last few years. In front of the grill looks stout but the wings not so much. I've always stayed with full width steel bumpers for this reason. Before we get to the highway, we drive about 25mph and this is where she keeps hitting them. I wouldn't expect a bumper to stand up to a hit at highway speed. What is your take on the wings? Are they feel solid?
 

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Does anyone know the weight of this bumper? A quick search of this thread didn't yield an answer. Thanks!
 

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On my second Wrangler.. The whole front bumper, winch and other accessories carry on in the new one..

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On my second Wrangler.. The whole front bumper, winch and other accessories carry on in the new one..

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That’s a great looking setup and bumper plays well with the new grill design. I’ve been waiting on some pics of the 24 JL and this bumper combo and this is it. Thanks!
 

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That’s a great looking setup and bumper plays well with the new grill design. I’ve been waiting on some pics of the 24 JL and this bumper combo and this is it. Thanks!
I painted the bottom skid plate black. The grey tone worked well on my 2020 Sting Gray JLU, but looked odd on the Earl Gray esp with the new grill design being almost black throughout in the center.
 

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Holy hell,
was just doing some random browsing and saw this new bumper up at Rugged Ridge's site. - called "Venator"
Pretty damn sweet. Very factory looking, seems like quite a bit of thought went in to design a low profile bumper that works with the styling of the JLs. Would have believed it if this was the stock Mopar steel bumper out of factory. Probably not designed to bash rocks but then again not many do.

I'm picky about my bumpers and don't want a piece of rolled steel log up in front. Best part is that it includes the winch plate and skid plate and comes out cheaper than the mopar steel bumper.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Love the look of this new Rugged Ridge Venator bumper 1000005879
That is one of the nicest aftermarket bumpers produced! , resembles the factory bumpers (steel) , the end caps and texture , at least from the photos !
 

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I painted the bottom skid plate black. The grey tone worked well on my 2020 Sting Gray JLU, but looked odd on the Earl Gray esp with the new grill design being almost black throughout in the center.
What paint did you use and how is it holding up? I want to do the same thing On my Gobi 4xe.
 

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What paint did you use and how is it holding up? I want to do the same thing On my Gobi 4xe.
its held up for 8 months ish.. there is 2 layers in mine, the bottom layer is spray bed liner from rustoleum and I did another top layer of satin black plastidip.

the reason why I did plastidip as top layer is because its easy to touch up when scuffed up and will match with the remaining surface without much effort. Has held up decently good.
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