What bumper is this bumper?

[bootstrap]

I have a Rough Country winch bumper that I just don't love. I want something more compact (adds as little overall length as possible) something like what's in this photo. Is this a Mopar bumper? What other compact options are out there?

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[ConqSoft]

Yes, that's the Mopar bumper with the wings removed.

 

[Apexcars]

There are also knockoff versions of that bumper online.

 

[bootstrap]

There are also knockoff versions of that bumper online.

The internet is a big place, any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[Bill_BCNtoNY]

IIRC, the replicas that get decent reviews around here are from MP Concepts:

https://www.mpconceptsparts.com/pro...per-18-24-jeep-wrangler-jl-excluding-rubicon/

 

[Scotty Scout]

The internet is a big place, any guidance would be appreciated.

People refer to the style you like as a "stubby" bumper, so search for "wrangler stubby bumper" and you will see a lot of bumper options that you probably didn't know existed.

https://www.quadratec.com/categories/jeep-bumpers/front-bumpers/front-stubby-bumpers
Here is a link to a stubby bumper search on Quadratec to get you started.


OEM style knockoff
Here is a link to a cheap copy of the OEM Mopar bumper, though I can't vouch for the quality. There are tons of knockoffs on the market. Some people have really good luck with them; the most common complaint I hear is rust issues.

 

[Scotty Scout]

I really dig the minimalist style of the Motobilt Crusher front bumper. I would definitely rock this thing, but I have little kids so I'm going to have to pass for safety reasons. Maybe some day....

 

[The Last Cowboy]

I like my Metalcloak. Nice clean design in my opinion.

 

[Grayhound]

I'm running the mp concepts bumper and it has been great!

 

[bootstrap]

I'm running the mp concepts bumper and it has been great!

Their website says "Excluding Rubicon" but this photo clearly says otherwise. What's the story?

 

[Bill_BCNtoNY]

Their website says "Excluding Rubicon" but this photo clearly says otherwise. What's the story?

I think their plate doesn’t play nice with the Rubicon’s swaybar disconnect motor. Only requires trimming the plate which is apparently easy to do, so people use these bumpers with the Rubicon after doing the small modification.

someone else remembers this?

 

[Grayhound]

Their website says "Excluding Rubicon" but this photo clearly says otherwise. What's the story?

I had to use am angle grinder on the winch plate to make it work!

 

[3arl0fBruce]

I had to use am angle grinder on the winch plate to make it work!

Same here. Some fitment issues with the bumper bolts can be frustrating, but you don't need to worry about rust. Also, if you are putting in a winch, the distance between the bumper and the grille is relatively small, so some winches either won't fit or will be very tight. For example, I got the HF Badlands Apex winch, which barely fits. At some point, I will need to modify the power cables so they are not bent sharply and pressed against the grille. I also had to shave down the underside of the free-spool lever so that it wouldn't rub on the top of the bumper when in free-spool mode.

 

[Deleted member 107602]

I have the MP Concepts and really like it.

 

[Grayhound]

I beat the corner with a rubber mallet, and rerouted my apex badlands wires out the side of the control box!

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