The Definitive Front Bumper Thread

[Free2roam]

Thanks for nothing! I was perfectly ok with my steel front bumper until I saw yours. Now another conversation with the wife. That thing is perfect!

Same here. Really want the alum front bumper to offset the diesel motor if even just a little

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90245.htm
Same here. It's the one I want for sure.

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[Free2roam]

Thanks for the info! I may try the Costco money we get back from time to time. Whatever it takes to get to YES. I too want low and out of the way as to not interfere with the air that cools the diesel!

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...initive-front-bumper-thread.51743/post-865139

 

[Chuck]

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90245.htm
Same here. It's the one I want for sure.

The Rockhard mod is on my shortlist

 

[WILDHOBO]

Thanks for the info! I may try the Costco money we get back from time to time. Whatever it takes to get to YES. I too want low and out of the way as to not interfere with the air that cools the diesel!

Absolutely. I found both it and the winch on Amazon from separate sellers. Got both in the 800’s each. I actually called Warn to see if they’d match it, but they couldn’t. I think retail for both would have been around 2200. I paid 1700 and change for the bumper and 12k winch after tax.

 

[DesertGladiator]

Same here. Really want the alum front bumper to offset the diesel motor if even just a little

I just picked up the Aries aluminum winch bumper, should be in this week.

 

[syreeves]

How do you like this bumper? Any complaints? Does the skid plate go all the way back like the stocker?

I love the bumper. the skid plate is designed to end just short of the frame horns. I would take some photos but my rig is in the shop indefinitely. They think it has a bad coil but they can't look at it or work on it for 2 weeks because COVID, no employees blah blah. Check back in a couple of weeks and I'll take some photos.

 

[Tallywacker7]

How would you rate the quality of this bumper? I was looking at the stubby version. I’ve read a few reviews about rust.

I installed a Rugged Ridge Spartacus bumper with a winch plate and the Overrider bar ...and a X-Bull winch . Oh and it does retain the factory fog lights and it clears the Mojave skid plate with no modifications !

 

[JT Thomas]

I am seriously considering the Rugged Ridge HD full width bumper but am wondering about rust issue and if the Rubi skid plate works with it. If anybody has one I would love the insight. I am also thinking Arcus is a possibility too.

 

[blau iii]

I am seriously considering the Rugged Ridge HD full width bumper but am wondering about rust issue and if the Rubi skid plate works with it. If anybody has one I would love the insight. I am also thinking Arcus is a possibility too.

I'm installing the Stubby this weekend on my rubi, will keep you posted. I hope theres not a huge rust issues since i live in western pa...

 

[JT Thomas]

I'm installing the Stubby this weekend on my rubi, will keep you posted. I hope theres not a huge rust issues since i live in western pa...

Looking forward to hearing!

 

[abe57]

How would you rate the quality of this bumper? I was looking at the stubby version. I’ve read a few reviews about rust.

I do not see any problems with it . Fit was good..I guess time will tell.

 

[cch2a]

LOD Signature Series mid bumper

 

[ToJTornottoJT]

Rock Hard 4x4 Aluminum Patriot Full Width
Weighs 37 pounds
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90244.htm

Does the winch sit inside this bumper or on top? I don't see it in website pictures.

 

[Free2roam]

Does the winch sit inside this bumper or on top? I don't see it in website pictures.

Inside. Exactly the bumper I want.

 

[49Gramps]

Does the winch sit inside this bumper or on top? I don't see it in website pictures.

The other pics on that link show a winch mounted on top and also shows a recessed mounting. I'd contact the company to see if there are two different bumpers, an update, or why the different setups are shown.

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