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You can get 15% off if you're an OnX Elite member.
Northridge4x4 was also just recently running 15% off of Artec.
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Help me choose a stubby front bumper
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Northridge4x4 was also just recently running 15% off of Artec.
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Thanks for the heads upIt is still going!
They also are a sponsor, so double entry points on Artec parts too!
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Looks like he created a bolt up front bumper without chopping:
https://krashfab.com/collections/jt-parts/products/bolt-on-front-bumper
https://krashfab.com/collections/jt-parts/products/bolt-on-front-bumper
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I like the simplicity but those D ring/recovery points have me feeling some kind of way about torque load.
I'm not a qualified structural engineer so I can't say for sure one way or another but that just looks like an interesting way to get leverage on the frame bolts. Probably a non-issue with quality hardware.
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Good points. I’m no engineer either, but common sense tells me it may put a funny load on an in funny pointI like the simplicity but those D ring/recovery points have me feeling some kind of way about torque load.
I'm not a qualified structural engineer so I can't say for sure one way or another but that just looks like an interesting way to get leverage on the frame bolts. Probably a non-issue with quality hardware.
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Brother. Don’t I know it. My wife uses that phrase, now“Common sense” ain’t so common anymore in 2025.
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Next venture motorsports is my vote. Not cheap, but probably the best stuff you can get from a quality standpoint. I have a warn Zeon platinum winch in mine. They also make a version specifically for the warn 8274.
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That IS a very nice bumper. Not quite my style personally, but keeping with the aluminum theme I did find this next one from GenRight.Next venture motorsports is my vote. Not cheap, but probably the best stuff you can get from a quality standpoint. I have a warn Zeon platinum winch in mine. They also make a version specifically for the warn 8274.
I didn’t even know it was aluminum at first. I saw it on a Gladiator and messaged to ask what bumper it was. I just don’t know how much work it would be to fit a 12,000 lb winch. EDIT: It also requires an Anti Rock front sway bar.
Not many pics on their website, but I’ve seen a few Jeeps with the bumper on IG. I like it.
https://genright.com/products/ultra...er-for-the-jeep-jl-gladiator-jt-aluminum.html
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That one was a strong contender, but a decision has been made. I ordered the Artec high clearance w hoop. Gonna be some frame chopping in my future.
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That will give you some crazy approach angles.This one was a strong contender, but a decision has been made. I ordered the Artec high clearance w hoop. Gonna be some frame chopping in my future.
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