Warn Crawler Front Bumper ?

[Gangplank]

I recently started installed a 2” Mopar lift, which led to a terraflex tire carrier relo bracket… The lift raised my Willys a bit more than expected, 3” front and 4+ in the rear.

So what to do? Add a rear bumper of course. I have a Warn Elite rear on order and now I’m looking for a front to go with it.

Anyone have experience with the Warn Crawler Full Width front bumper?

I did a search for it on the forum and online and there seem to be no pictures or reviews. Odd….

Anyone running this one?

https://www.warn.com/jl-jk-full-width-crawler-bumper-without-grille-guard-tube

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[Gangplank]

Oh and here is an obligatory pic of my Willys with the lift

 

[Gangplank]

Bump…. Anyone running the Warn Crawler part # 102145?

 

[tk1700]

I have the Elite front and rear. I'm happy with the Elite up front.

 

[Gangplank]

I have the Elite front and rear. I'm happy with the Elite up front.

Thanks. I’m not sure if I’m getting a winch anytime so that’s why I was looking at the Crawler. I’m just surprised no one has posted anything about it.

I’m trying to decide between the Elite, Crawler or the MP Concepts alum. which ways much less.

I just ordered the Elite rear. Anything you don’t like about the rear?

 

[Blues Fan 30]

There's a rubi local to me that has the warn full width crawler. It's a nice looking bumper for sure. I know where they work and can try and go snag a pic for you sometime if you want?

If youre open to mid width I friggin LOVE my reaper front bumper!

 

[tk1700]

Thanks. I’m not sure if I’m getting a winch anytime so that’s why I was looking at the Crawler. I’m just surprised no one has posted anything about it.

I’m trying to decide between the Elite, Crawler or the MP Concepts alum. which ways much less.

I just ordered the Elite rear. Anything you don’t like about the rear?

I like that it protects the fenders. No complaints. It does have a provision for a tire mount if you wanted to go with bigger tires. I was surprised though, both were made in Russia. I got them in 2021 so I don't know if that still the case or not.

 

[mgroeger]

Oh and here is an obligatory pic of my Willys with the lift

Dang, put a leveling puck up front. That is WAAAAAAY too much rake. It will get even worse when you add the front bumper and worse even more if you add a winch.

 

[Gangplank]

Dang, put a leveling puck up front. That is WAAAAAAY too much rake. It will get even worse when you add the front bumper and worse even more if you add a winch.

I agree. I just installed it so I am waiting for it to settle a bit. I have another set of springs to put on (2 driver side from MOPAR kit) that are little shorter. Just haven't swapped them out yet but will probably add a puck as well depending on how it comes out once I put rear bumper, tire carrier and tire on it.

That pic is with the plastic bumper, no spare tire on back and no tire carrier relocation bracket. I have a Warn Elite rear on order = 100 lbs + the relo bracket is 25 lbs & the wheel & tire 85 lbs. So that is + 210 missing from out back which will help some.

All of which is also why I am also leading toward the MP Concepts aluminum front instead of the crawler = MP is 45 lbs(?) vs 100.

Once I get everything on I'll probably add a 1/2 or 3/4" puck to level it out

 

[Gangplank]

There's a rubi local to me that has the warn full width crawler. It's a nice looking bumper for sure. I know where they work and can try and go snag a pic for you sometime if you want?

If youre open to mid width I friggin LOVE my reaper front bumper!

That'd be cool but I am kind of leaning toward the MP Concepts aluminum.

Is this the one you are talking about? Looks good looks like it weights about 100 lbs.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/reaper-offroad/immortal-f2-front-bumper-wrangler-jfbmw-jl

 

[Blues Fan 30]

That'd be cool but I am kind of leaning toward the MP Concepts aluminum.

Is this the one you are talking about? Looks good looks like it weights about 100 lbs.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/reaper-offroad/immortal-f2-front-bumper-wrangler-jfbmw-jl

Yep that's it. It's very sturdy, American made, and genuinely looks friggin bada$$.

 

[mgroeger]

I agree. I just installed it so I am waiting for it to settle a bit. I have another set of springs to put on (2 driver side from MOPAR kit) that are little shorter. Just haven't swapped them out yet but will probably add a puck as well depending on how it comes out once I put rear bumper, tire carrier and tire on it.

That pic is with the plastic bumper, no spare tire on back and no tire carrier relocation bracket. I have a Warn Elite rear on order = 100 lbs + the relo bracket is 25 lbs & the wheel & tire 85 lbs. So that is + 210 missing from out back which will help some.

All of which is also why I am also leading toward the MP Concepts aluminum front instead of the crawler = MP is 45 lbs(?) vs 100.

Once I get everything on I'll probably add a 1/2 or 3/4" puck to level it out

If you don't plan on crawling it I would def go for the aluminum bumper for the weight savings. The aluminum can take some hits but nothing like a steel bumper.
Def let that settle for a few weeks, also go drive it like a maniac to help it settle... lol. Hard braking, hard acceleration, swerving back and forth will all help settle everything out.

 

[Gangplank]

If you don't plan on crawling it I would def go for the aluminum bumper for the weight savings. The aluminum can take some hits but nothing like a steel bumper.
Def let that settle for a few weeks, also go drive it like a maniac to help it settle... lol. Hard braking, hard acceleration, swerving back and forth will all help settle everything out.

Installed the Teraflex HD tire carrier. With spare + tire carrier + AMP Research XL motorized steps on it has settled a little. The rake is down to 3/4”.

The Mopar lift is now sitting 3” front / 3.75” rear. With the 35” tires.

Waiting until I get the Warn Elite rear & decided to go with the MP Concepts alum. front. Once I get those on I’ll see if I still need to swap the shorter springs in the rear.

I can live with a little rake but 3/4 is more than I want. 1/2” ok

 

[Fix14wd]

Late to reply. Crawler full width front bumper.

 

[mgroeger]

Installed the Teraflex HD tire carrier. With spare + tire carrier + AMP Research XL motorized steps on it has settled a little. The rake is down to 3/4”.

The Mopar lift is now sitting 3” front / 3.75” rear. With the 35” tires.

Waiting until I get the Warn Elite rear & decided to go with the MP Concepts alum. front. Once I get those on I’ll see if I still need to swap the shorter springs in the rear.

I can live with a little rake but 3/4 is more than I want. 1/2” ok

Personally I wouldn't get shorter rear springs, I would (and actually have) put a 3/4" Daystar/Teraflex/Fishbone/etc... 3/4" spacer up front.

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