The Definitive Front Bumper Thread

[Vanishing Point]

Quadratec Brute Aluminum full length winch bumper. Sherpa winch and synthetic manilla rope.

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[Chuck]

Quadratec Brute Aluminum full length winch bumper. Sherpa winch and synthetic manilla rope.

Nice bumper! That’s a LOT of cooling capacity blockage with that rope tho

 

[Vanishing Point]

Nice bumper! That’s a LOT of cooling capacity blockage with that rope tho

Definitely not at low speed or at idle.

At high speed? I'm not a fluid dynamicist but I'm guessing that Jeep engine is not marginally cooled. I'm guessing the Jeep engineers anticipated Jeep owners doing weird stuff. It looks like the rope/bull bar could cause a low pressure area ahead of the grill at high speed. But I don't tow and I've noticed no change in engine temperature.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[cj8scrambler]

Any recommendations for a stubby that will accept the Rubicon Fog lights without having to buy adapters or other fog light housings?

I just installed a Smittybilt Gen2 XRC. My Rubicon halogen fog lights would have fit, but I changed to some after-market LED fogs. It comes with adapters for different styles of fogs and can even take a cube light.

 

[Alaska-HWY JK]

Quadratec Brute Aluminum full length winch bumper. Sherpa winch and synthetic manilla rope.

Reminds me of learning to braid softline back on a drilling rig 42 years ago.

 

[Northridge4x4]

Two of our most popular winch bumpers are the Motobilt Crusher series and the LoD Destroyer series bumpers.

Motobilt Crusher Series Front Bumper w/ Bull Bar: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...tobilt-crusher-series-front-bumper-w-bull-bar




LOD Destroyer Series Front Bumper: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...y-front-bumper-w-bull-bar-black-powder-coated




On the more high-end spectrum are the AEV EX & RX bumpers:
AEV EX full-width Front Winch Bumper: Front Bumper: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/front-bumpers/12301200aa-aev-ex-standard-corner-front-bumper

 

[AlternateRoutes]

Hey Bud, not sure a local shop handled the bumper and winch install for me ... i can look into somethung or take photos just let me know happy to help if I can

I haven't switched my rear bumper yet ...

I ended up putting a jack under the bumper with the nuts and bolts loose. It pushed it up just enough for everything to clear. No mod needed.

Lovin the RR HD set. I'll post pics this weekend.

 

[Summitsearcher]

I’d like to install some different halogen fog lights in my QRC bumper. I wonder if any harnesses come with the lights so I don’t have to transfer my OEM one? Selling old bumper complete. Don’t have a programmer for conflicts switching to LEDs.

 

[HereWeGo]

RH4X4.

I'm about to order this one!! What is the view from the front trail cam? Is that an EVO or Zeon? How was the winch fit?

 

[slim chance]

hey .. just ordered this bumper from Quadratec on 11/2/22 and FedEx notified me of delivery for today 11/3/22 ... looks like Quadratec has fixed their order problems (Kaylee was the best customer rep i EVER had) ..... https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadrat...gler-jl-gladiator-jt/full-width-without-winch .. here is the before, will post after install ...

 

[juareze16]

I'm about to order this one!! What is the view from the front trail cam? Is that an EVO or Zeon? How was the winch fit?

I don't have a front trail cam so i cant help you out with the view. It's a VR EVO 12-S, PN:103255 . I installed the winch before putting on the bumper making it a little tougher to tighten the bolts to attach the bumper to the Jeep. Installing the winch wile installing the bumper is another option but from what i've read thats also a little difficult. Also the bolts that came with the winch were ether too long or too short ( it came with 2 diff length bolts) so couldn't use the washers provided. The cord set for the winch rubes on the front grill, tight fit. I seen people moving the cord set to the side of the winch but that was too much work for me. I don't mind the rubbing, it is what it is. I like the way it looks so i'm happy with it.

 

[slim chance]

got the new QRC full width bumper from @Quadratec ... ordered 11/1/22 at 5pm and was delivered 11/3/22 at 2 pm .... very fast ... packaging was perfect ... bumper is just what i wanted ... Kaylee @Quadratec was super ... stock plastic bumper is a challenge, seem like it's weight is in the MANY bolts and screws .... i have eye problems so it to my wife and me about 2 hrs to remove and take apart the stock bumper .... that's done and today for the QRC install

 

[Sarg1stClass]

FabFours stubby, need to add the Terraflex level kit next.

Nice looking build you have! Do you mind sharing who makes those fenders? And are those rock sliders or side steps (and where can I find them), love the way those look!

 

[VTBulldog]

It’s an Overland with painted stock fenders. I took out the halogen DRL bulbs and replaced them with LED. The side steps are stock, keeps the rocks off the hinges.

Nice looking build you have! Do you mind sharing who makes those fenders? And are those rock sliders or side steps (and where can I find them), love the way those look!

 

[kad's_Glad]

FabFours stubby, need to add the Terraflex level kit next.

Nice shot. Looks like the Cornishn-Windsor bridge - yes??

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