Looking to add a bumper to my Rubicon

[J_0ne]

Looking at getting a new bumper from the options below:
What do you guys think about these?
Any other suggestions are welcome.

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[eaglerugby04]

I can't speak to those specifically, but having a rubicon one thing you are going to want to research is if they work with your factory skid plate. When I was looking a surprisingly high number of them do not. Something to keep in mind since buying an aftermarket one could cost you a decent amount to replace.

I went with the rugged ridge Arcus and that does support the skid plate. I also liked the lower profile look and lighter weight of it. Didn't want to restrict airflow at all for towing, all of yours look fine, but it is hard to tell with the ARB one. The ARB one being a full width will be noticably heavier. Something to consider if you care about towing. If you like full width you could drop some $$ and go aluminum though to save wieght.

 

[J_0ne]

Thank you, I have not thought about the fitment with the skid plate. I will have to do some more research about that.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

Take a look at the Fab Fours Stubby...

 

[J_0ne]

Love the look but I really want to have a recesed winch mount.

 

[LoJac963]

Smittybilt XRC

 

[MrFahrenheit]

I had been looking at the Rugged Ridge full width HD bumper but my only concern is how it would actually look on a Rubicon model.:

https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-hd-front-bumper/rgr-11540-31/

The only pictures I've seen is from non Rubicon models that have lower fenders which means the high clearance ends of the bumper would have some noticeable gaps between the bumper ends and the fender.

A user has this bumper on his JT but it looks to be a Sport or overland:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/show-me-your-front-bumpers.28315/post-480363

EDIT: found a picture of a Rubi with the Rugged Ridge bumper to compare the gap: Link to user's Post

ADD makes a very similar full width bumper (LINKY!) that they make versions specific for the rubicon with the higher fenders but there are three things that I don't like:

1) The winch is not recessed. I have the trail cam so i'm looking for something that keeps it as low as possible.
2) it's over twice the price of the rugged ridge
3) It doesn't accept the factory fog lights

There is the ADD version:

A user also has one of these on his JT: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/show-me-your-front-bumpers.28315/post-458049

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

Love the look but I really want to have a recesed winch mount.

If that’s the case, I’d stick with that Poison Spyder.

 

[Mr. Wuf]

I really like this Ace bumper. I ordered mine a little over a month ago knowing they were on back order and knowing that the pandemic would further impact the ship time. Still, it was worth the wait for the overall look and the recessed winch design, which I was also looking for.

I should be getting it in another week or two.

 

[J_0ne]

If that’s the case, I’d stick with that Poison Spyder.

I was leaning that towards getting a Poison Spyder (PS), but I have spend all week triying to contact PS costumer service. Today I finnaly got an answer from an email I sent, asking on how to buy missing or damaged hardware of I needed to do so and the CS rep answer that they do not brake sets to sell individual parts.
I could not belive what I was reading.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I was leaning that towards getting a Poison Spyder (PS), but I have spend all week triying to contact PS costumer service. Today I finnaly got an answer from an email I sent, asking on how to buy missing or damaged hardware of I needed to do so and the CS rep answer that they do not brake sets to sell individual parts.
I could not belive what I was reading.

That's why I like Fab Fours. Greg and the guys over there are all about customer service.

 

[aj8544]

Smittybilt XRC

Leaning towards ordering an XRC- how is the protection for the sway disco? Curious since they dont work with the factory skid... Do you feel the weight or notice any sag?

 

[Mr. Wuf]

I bought a Poison Spyder JK bumper about 6-7 years ago from Northridge. Great bumper and great customer service.

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Rugged ridge Full Width Spartan bumper on mine with Badlands Apex 12000lb winch. I love the setup. Not a Rubicon model but Max tow

 

[LoJac963]

Leaning towards ordering an XRC- how is the protection for the sway disco? Curious since they dont work with the factory skid... Do you feel the weight or notice any sag?

It covers everything pretty well. The lower bumper mounts attach where the steel skid plate attach so if definitely covers everything. I did not notice any sag in mine but I had less than 600 miles when I installed if that matters. I did replace the steel cable with synthetic which saved quite a bit of weight. No change to the feel of the suspension either. Nice thing of the XRC is the winch is lower/within the bumper but there is plenty of room to install the winch once the bumper is installed.

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