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A bumper that I actually like....buttttt

yushjr

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America ain't free and clear of churning out some galactic turds, 4.3 Olds diesel, Tacoma Narrows bridge, Donnie and Marie just to name a few. My AEG tube doors came from China and are high quality in my 45 years welding and mechanic opinion FWIW. Looks like this bumper is plastic, but I doubt that the quality is any less than the plastic stock bumper just because it's Chinese. It might fade faster, but it might not. Can't know until it's parked on your front for some time, and there have already been threads devoted to fading black fenders that are stock. Heat gun, rattle can, or live with it are the choices with all plastic regardless of country of origin. Here in AZ EVERYTHING fades, even the people.

The only thing that matters is if you like the style and want a Tumbler looking fascia because even with the deck plating bolted/screwed on, there's no indication about the structure underneath without an interpreter other than the hooks and Mopar overrider mounted on the frame horns. And as to the hooks, after witnessing countless tons of scrap metal shipped overseas to Korea and China to be re-melted and reused including the ships taking it, I wouldn't be surprised if these were once a Desoto and/or a mothballed Victory ship.
If any of the scrap metal was from my 1970 Camaro Z-28, then surely that Gladiator would be able to go lots faster than stock!
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You sure this is Chinese? The symbols in the ad look Japanese as well as the currency is Japanese Yen.
 

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I think it is this one: https://www.moparonlineparts.com/sku/82215691ad.html

@RangerG , you mention you have to buy all the recommended parts. Does this mean that it does not work with the factory fog lamps? Do you have to replace the skid plate if you have the factory skid plate?

Edit: Answered my own question. Several of the items listed are actually replacement parts for the LED Fogs and the Rubicon steel plate. So, that's cool. Keep existing lights and skid plate, just buy the other pieces as needed.

Front Bumper Skid Plate - Mopar (82215183AB)
LED Fog Lights - Mopar (82215549)
That’s it, just remember to buy all the listed parts
 

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Worried because it's made in China? Where do you think most of our stuff is made including the steel Americans use to make stuff? I think alot of American companies are just salesmen for Chinese goods.
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I like the Mopar stubby one. There are a few out there but since I’ve been a Jeeper the aftermarket bumpers have never really been incredibly appealing.
 

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I rarely see any aftermarket bumpers that I like. Saw this one posted on the FB group. Unfortunately it is Chinese made and I'm sure the quality would be questionable. Still a decent looking bumper compared to others.

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Looks like it would be part of one of those 'Angry' grille setups ?
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