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Artec just sent me a 10% off coupon, if you want it.
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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Anyone know if Motobilt has Black Friday deals? Or maybe Northridge 4x4? Just looking for any heads up on discounts that might be coming up for any of the bumpers mentioned in this thread so far.
Yes, Motobilt usually jumps in on the BF/CM sales.

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Northridge4x4 was also just recently running 15% off of Artec.
It is still going!

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They also are a sponsor, so double entry points on Artec parts too!
 

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I like the simplicity but those D ring/recovery points have me feeling some kind of way about torque load.
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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.
Good points. I’m no engineer either, but common sense tells me it may put a funny load on an in funny point
 

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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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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.

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 IS a very nice bumper. Not quite my style personally, but keeping with the aluminum theme I did find this next one. I didn’t even know it was aluminum at first. I saw it on a Gladiator and messaged to ask what front bumper it was. I just don’t know how much work it would be to fit a 12,000 lb winch. 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
I’ve heard genright makes decent stuff.
 

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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. I didn’t even know it was aluminum at first. I saw it on a Gladiator and messaged to ask what front bumper it was. I just don’t know how much work it would be to fit a 12,000 lb winch. 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
How about this one?

https://nextventuremotorsports.com/...jl-aluminum-front-bumper-featherweight-series
 
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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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That will give you some crazy approach angles.
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