Struggling to find the perfect bumper

[blau iii]

I'm trying to find a bumper that fits my needs but haven't been able to yet... The Arcus comes close but I'm worried about the hooks blocking the lights I planned to add instead of the overrider bar... Any suggestions?
- Must be stubby
- Sunken winch mount
- Spot for OEM fogs to go
- Place to mount LP6 on either side of the winch
- No giant hoops or bull bars, I have the front camera and am trying not to block the image
- Reasonably priced.... The Shrockworks stubby fits just about every requirement but I've heard they have really long lead times.

Are there any other brands I should be looking at?

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[JK4AER]

I didn't like the RR Arcus hooks either so I swapped them for shackle mounts. The ones I chose don't stick out far enough to use a standard d dring but a soft shackle works just fine.

 

[blau iii]

I didn't like the RR Arcus hooks either so I swapped them for shackle mounts. The ones I chose don't stick out far enough to use a standard d dring but a soft shackle works just fine.

Your pics keep haunting me. I’ve been searching for some d ring mounts that will allow a shackle but no luck yet. I may do what you did anyway.

 

[JK4AER]

Your pics keep haunting me. I’ve been searching for some d ring mounts that will allow a shackle but no luck yet. I may do what you did anyway.

Ha...sorry...I've posted them on multiple threads. When I was searching, I came across Teraflex and Evo shackle mounts but I went with RR because I figured they would match the RR Arcus bolt pattern the best.

 

[blau iii]

Ha...sorry...I've posted them on multiple threads. When I was searching, I came across Teraflex and Evo shackle mounts but I went with RR because I figured they would match the RR Arcus bolt pattern the best.

Plus those ones are a fortune!

 

[JK4AER]

Plus those ones are a fortune!

Yes. You could also probably cut the RR Arcus tow hooks into a shackle mount. I had thought about that too.

 

[blau iii]

Yes. You could also probably cut the RR Arcus tow hooks into a shackle mount. I had thought about that too.

Has crossed my mind several times. I just don’t trust myself that much to do a good looking job.

 

[kaeo_15]

Tough list. I thought LOD or Ace stubby, but both have overrider bars. DV8 or eBay Mopar Steel knockoff? I think the Mopar would cover your needs, but it is a bit more $$$. I’ve seen you post in Arcus threads. I can see if I can get you a picture of the beam pattern with the KC Spots. No blockage of light from what I have seen. Even if it blocks a tiny amount (dependent on your setup, I know you said BD LP6), I don’t know how big of a deal that actually is.

 

[blau iii]

Tough list. I thought LOD or Ace stubby, but both have overrider bars. DV8 or eBay Mopar Steel knockoff? I think the Mopar would cover your needs, but it is a bit more $$$. I’ve seen you post in Arcus threads. I can see if I can get you a picture of the beam pattern with the KC Spots. No blockage of light from what I have seen. Even if it blocks a tiny amount (dependent on your setup, I know you said BD LP6), I don’t know how big of a deal that actually is.

This is worse than the quest for the holy grail.

 

[Nebulocity]

I'm trying to find a bumper that fits my needs but haven't been able to yet... The Arcus comes close but I'm worried about the hooks blocking the lights I planned to add instead of the overrider bar... Any suggestions?
- Must be stubby
- Sunken winch mount
- Spot for OEM fogs to go
- Place to mount LP6 on either side of the winch
- No giant hoops or bull bars, I have the front camera and am trying not to block the image
- Reasonably priced.... The Shrockworks stubby fits just about every requirement but I've heard they have really long lead times.

Are there any other brands I should be looking at?

Reaper Immortal F1. I love mine, looks like it fits most of your criteria. I also struggled to find the right bumper but no regrets.

https://reaperoffroad.com/2020-21-gladiator-front-bumper-immortal-f1/

 

[JK4AER]

I agree...I spent a lot of time looking. I was looking for the most OEM looking option to replace my stock plastic Rubi bumper. AEV was my top choice, followed by the ARB stubby, and Mopar Rubi. Mopar got pricey once you added the winch plate so my plan was to get the RR Arcus until AEV released their bumper so that's the route I went last fall. I haven't pulled the trigger on AEV's due to cost. If I do anything, I'll look for a takeoff Mopar but I'm fairly happy with the RR Arcus for now.

 

[relayer4u]

Rugged Ridge Venator stubby?

 

[blau iii]

Rugged Ridge Venator stubby?

That looks a ton like the oem but still has the issues with the hooks blocking the lights.

 

[blau iii]

I agree...I spent a lot of time looking. I was looking for the most OEM looking option to replace my stock plastic Rubi bumper. AEV was my top choice, followed by the ARB stubby, and Mopar Rubi. Mopar got pricey once you added the winch plate so my plan was to get the RR Arcus until AEV released their bumper so that's the route I went last fall. I haven't pulled the trigger on AEV's due to cost. If I do anything, I'll look for a takeoff Mopar but I'm fairly happy with the RR Arcus for now.

I’d love the AEV bumper especially to match the salta Xrs I’m putting on but I’d rather spend the dough on a winch vs a bumper. Would prefer to stay 5-750.

 

[blau iii]

Reaper Immortal F1. I love mine, looks like it fits most of your criteria. I also struggled to find the right bumper but no regrets.

https://reaperoffroad.com/2020-21-gladiator-front-bumper-immortal-f1/

The gravestone is exactly what I’m looking for so long as I can Jerry rig the rubicon skid plate to work. Price is a bit steep.

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