Steel Bumpers Or No Steel Bumpers?

[jeppesen.io]

I've looked a many bumpers for the JK, and the OEM steel bumpers look by and far the best to my eye. So I went OEM steel for JL.

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[jeppesen.io]

Agreed on the logos. I like Poison Spider’s products, but since I am not 12 years old, do not like their logo prominently cut into everything.

Thought I was alone on this! Can't stand Poison Spider’s products for that reason.

 

[docjeep]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/stubby-rubicon-front-bumper-jeep-wrangler-jl

I kinda like this one

 

[Documan.Terry]

The question for me isn't plastic or steel, the question is factory steel or aftermarket. I have plans on building my own bumpers.

I consider body armor to be protection/insurance, at the end of the day if you are in a collision, there is no comparison, a good aftermarket bumper is the way to go.

The only positive to plastic is if you roll into someone at 2 mph or less shouldn't hurt either party all to much, those with a big steel bumper have a bit of a personal responsibility to remember they can hurt others way easier than others can hurt us.

 

[JLUSoCal]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/stubby-rubicon-front-bumper-jeep-wrangler-jl

I kinda like this one

This is just the Steel bumper minus the ends. You can order that from factory (albeit expensive) and get that look, but again, cheaper since you also get the rear steel. I don't want to mess with it and the sensors in the rear. I like the stubby look and will have it if / when i want it.

Don't know how heavy the aftermarkets are but assume they'll likely be heavier, I'm saving weight for rocker protection like ACE is showing already. Trying to stay under 5k lbs.

 

[word302]

Another reason to go factory...

Give me a break. Warn is not the only manufacturer out there. Plenty of quality bunpers with very high quality finishes available out there.

 

[Jeepster2018]

Factory.

The question for me isn't plastic or steel, the question is factory steel or aftermarket. I have plans on building my own bumpers.

I consider body armor to be protection/insurance, at the end of the day if you are in a collision, there is no comparison, a good aftermarket bumper is the way to go.

The only positive to plastic is if you roll into someone at 2 mph or less shouldn't hurt either party all to much, those with a big steel bumper have a bit of a personal responsibility to remember they can hurt others way easier than others can hurt us.

 

[Jeepster2018]

Just wish these were available on the Sport S.

The question for me isn't plastic or steel, the question is factory steel or aftermarket. I have plans on building my own bumpers.

I consider body armor to be protection/insurance, at the end of the day if you are in a collision, there is no comparison, a good aftermarket bumper is the way to go.

The only positive to plastic is if you roll into someone at 2 mph or less shouldn't hurt either party all to much, those with a big steel bumper have a bit of a personal responsibility to remember they can hurt others way easier than others can hurt us.

 

[mandrew]

I prefer steel bumper for durability.

 

[Jeepster2018]

Agree.

I prefer steel bumper for durability.

 

[Jeepster2018]

Saw another standard bumper at the dealership today and it doesn’t look as bad in person as it does in the pictures.

 

[docjeep]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/stubby-rubicon-front-bumper-jeep-wrangler-jl

thoughts on this steel bumper?? would love some opinions!

 

[Bearded_Dragon]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/stubby-rubicon-front-bumper-jeep-wrangler-jl

thoughts on this steel bumper?? would love some opinions!

There are lots about it, as JLUSoCal already stated.

 

[bilash31]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/stubby-rubicon-front-bumper-jeep-wrangler-jl

thoughts on this steel bumper?? would love some opinions!

I am not sure who is confused more. Us or you? What opinion are you looking for? As you were told above this IS the factory steel front bumper just with end caps removed and a small brush guard added. There are thousands of these on JKs with opinions galore. Seeing as how this is sold without the end caps which run $400 or so, for the same amount $1300 you can have it and the steel rear from the factory. Please ask a more specific question if you have one so we can help.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

The JL standard plastic bumpers looks way better than the JK's. That said, I still want steel.

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