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Looking at Venator front bumper. Not sure If i intend to get a winch, but I really like that bumper! Anyone install it without winch? I don't think there is a winch delete plate to cover the top so I am wondering how it will look with that hole empty?
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Iā€™ve got the Venator without a winch - unfortunately they donā€™t make a winch cover.
I thought it would bother me but I donā€™t notice it any more!

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Iā€™ve got the Venator without a winch - unfortunately they donā€™t make a winch cover.
I thought it would bother me but I donā€™t notice it any more!

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Nice ...

How does that work with the front parking sensors from the plastic UK standard bumper ?
 

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Nice ...

How does that work with the front parking sensors from the plastic UK standard bumper ?
It doesnā€™t šŸ˜‚
I could have had a front camera installed as Iā€™ve got a Tazer but decided it wasnā€™t really worth it!
 
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Thanks for the pic. I agree it doesn't look bad. I keep going back and forth between this one, the Spartacus, DV8 modular an the Rubi steel. Still not sure
 

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I've been thinking about the Venator bumper too but some of the reviews I've seen make me think the quality isn't great and the install can be a problem.
 
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Yup! Thatā€™s why I keep going back and forth!
 

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I've been thinking about the Venator bumper too but some of the reviews I've seen make me think the quality isn't great and the install can be a problem.
No install issues at all - just took it easy and followed the instructions.
Quality seems on par with all of the others I've seen.
It just looks a bit different which is why I went for it.
 

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No install issues at all - just took it easy and followed the instructions.
Quality seems on par with all of the others I've seen.
It just looks a bit different which is why I went for it.
Thanks. I'll probably give it a try. I think it looks awesome. Other than the Mopar bumper, this is the only one I really like.
 

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No install issues at all - just took it easy and followed the instructions.
Quality seems on par with all of the others I've seen.
It just looks a bit different which is why I went for it.
Hey! I just bought this bumper but will be welding on my own "overrider" bar. Could you please tell me the measurements between the two bolt holes on the bumper for mounting please? I would really appreciate it. Also, could you tell me the height of the overrider bar? I can't find any schematics for it online. Thanks!!
 

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No install issues at all - just took it easy and followed the instructions.
Quality seems on par with all of the others I've seen.
It just looks a bit different which is why I went for it.
I ordered the Venator the other day, along with a Warn EVO 8S winch. Sounds like I might have to wait a bit for the bumper to arrive, but I guess I've been waiting a long time already. I watched an install video the other day and other than assembly, the install looks pretty straight forward.
 

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Iā€™ve got the Venator without a winch - unfortunately they donā€™t make a winch cover.
I thought it would bother me but I donā€™t notice it any more!

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Do you have any rubbing on the bumper with 37? I'm sure it's no problem on the street but rather offroad focused question. I have an AEV 2.5 Dualsport lift and 37 inch ko2 on AEV rims.
 

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Do you have any rubbing on the bumper with 37? I'm sure it's no problem on the street but rather offroad focused question. I have an AEV 2.5 Dualsport lift and 37 inch ko2 on AEV rims.
I'm on 35s so couldn't tell you I'm afraid!
 

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Do you have any rubbing on the bumper with 37? I'm sure it's no problem on the street but rather offroad focused question. I have an AEV 2.5 Dualsport lift and 37 inch ko2 on AEV rims.
I have the Venator Bumper and 37ā€™s and have not yet had any rubbing issues while running the MC GC 2.5 lift. For reference that is on stock rims with 1.25ā€ wheel spacers.
Best photo I had on hand (next to my wifeā€™s 4XE on 35ā€™s).
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I have the Venator Bumper and 37ā€™s and have not yet had any rubbing issues while running the MC GC 2.5 lift. For reference that is on stock rims with 1.25ā€ wheel spacers.
Best photo I had on hand (next to my wifeā€™s 4XE on 35ā€™s).
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Wow! Okay thanks for sharing your information and picture. I think it's a great looking bumper with an new take on an old Mopar TJ bumper.
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