Aftermarket bumper recommendations

[Otaypankey]

So I have had my truck for 2 weeks and am itching to do an upgrade. I have zero experience jeeping and thought a new front bumper and winch would be a good place to start.

I am looking for a stubby front bumper. Any recs on mfrs for both bumper and winch? Also any guidance on how tough the install is? Not much of a mechanic but looking to gain some experience and do the install myself.

My truck is a Rubicon with plastic front bumper.

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[Hemi]

With a Rubi, I would look for a bumper that also has a bumper skid as an accessory. The disconnect motor is pretty exposed and you need to protect it. JCR Offroad has some nice choices

 

[Yellow1098]

Looking for one on my sport s also!

 

[Mjolnir]

Metalcloak JL bumpers will fit, and they are pretty awesome. I'll see if I can post a picture of my Jk with MC bumper and fenders.

 

[biggdave92]

genright and motobilt have some cool stuff.

 

[uplandgunner]

I went with the Smitty XRC and their X20 10,000 lbs winch with Syn line

 

[Jonny55]

I'm going for the new Smittybilt Stryker, not sure about how the bar is going to show up on the front camera yet...

 

[Jowen]

I hope to give you some advice, look for a front bumper with high lift Jack points for use, or a bumper that has a high lift storage mount. The removal of the front bumper is not hard, just be aware that if you want to use the factory lights you will need to disassemble the bumper to remove the lights and wiring harness. You might want to explore the idea of buying a spacer kit like a warm bumper spacer kit, the bolt size for the 8 bumper bolts is 18 mm use a deep well socket. The fit between the winch and bumper will be tight if you do not use the spacer kit.

 

[SleepyJeep]

So I have had my truck for 2 weeks and am itching to do an upgrade. I have zero experience jeeping and thought a new front bumper and winch would be a good place to start.

I am looking for a stubby front bumper. Any recs on mfrs for both bumper and winch? Also any guidance on how tough the install is? Not much of a mechanic but looking to gain some experience and do the install myself.

My truck is a Rubicon with plastic front bumper.

This is going to be such a touch choice LOL. There are so many bumpers out there and it was really difficult for me and I am still mulling over to keep my steel LE bumper on as is and decide later. But, regarding the install you should be able to install it yourself as long as you can turn a wrench - I am no mechanic either but it is a pretty easy install. Happy shopping and please share pics with us after your install

 

[Otaypankey]

I went with the Smitty XRC and their X20 10,000 lbs winch with Syn line

Like this a lot! Did you install the winch before or after bumper installed?

 

[uplandgunner]

Like this a lot! Did you install the winch before or after bumper installed?

After, It's a little tricky getting the bumper on and would have been much more difficult with the winch installed.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

The Mopar steel bumper is pretty damn good IMO.
I would also consider waiting for the modular front bumper from AEV: https://www.aev-conversions.com/aev-releases-jl-colorado-products-sema-2018/

 

[Texops]

I went with Hauk Predator bumper i just received the winch guard in the mail yesterday so I’ll be adding that.

 

[SFC2]

So I have had my truck for 2 weeks and am itching to do an upgrade. I have zero experience jeeping and thought a new front bumper and winch would be a good place to start.

I am looking for a stubby front bumper. Any recs on mfrs for both bumper and winch? Also any guidance on how tough the install is? Not much of a mechanic but looking to gain some experience and do the install myself.

My truck is a Rubicon with plastic front bumper.

I highly recommend LOD Offroad. I have front and rear bumpers on my JKU. The rear bumper saved me in an accident last year. So much so, that I didn't have damage to the bumper, frame or body. However, the Dodge Ram 1500 that rear ended me was totaled.

I have the Signature Series shorty on order for my JT.

https://lodoffroad.com/products/jeep/2019-jeep-jt-gladiator-truck.html

 

[Texops]

Installed the winch guard.

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