Wow, thanks for educating me, I could have made a grievous error.
I ran up the specs on the Mopar bumper and cannot find any link to it being manufactured by AEV, but then let's just go with you're correct. I found the Mopar Stubby Front Bumper, Part # 82215120 available from two different Jeep...
After waffling back and forth about the AEV bumper, I've decided to go domestic and use Mopar parts instead. It's not just the $2,500 (plus) differential in cost, it's the waiting and the uncertainty on delivery. In the long run I will have a comparable bumper and winch with identical...
Somehow I am reminded of the Chevy Chase Movie Vacation where he left the dog tied to the rear bumper. "poor little pooch probably kept up with you for a mile or two".......
I just drove my JT over the pass on Hwy 97. The pass was closed except to chains and FWD, the temp was a brisk 20 degrees, and there was a strong wind. No problem with the road, the snow, the iced over bridges, or the heavy rain on my way south to L.A. I personally like the climate control...
Oregon? As I write this, my twin brother is building an apartment complex in Redmond, Oregon. He's got good weather right now, but had snow last week. More photos of Atticus attached, the wall is 6 feet high...... .
Rescue ShadowsPapa........ Ok, Ok, Ok, we all have Jeeps, some with multiple Jeeps. we have money, we have resources. I say we all meet up in Texas and go to Runnells Iowa (wherever the hell that is), flush him out and get him falling down in the mud drunk. I'm in........