Bumper Width: Pros & Cons

[FLUndertaker]

After a lot of consideration I ordered the Motobilt Crusher. Low mount winch stubby, you need to add your own fogs, but that seems better than other fog options anyhow. Waiting for delivery, comes bare, you paint.

What did you end up doing for fog lights?

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[Mr. Wuf]

I went with the ACE stubby and couldn’t be happier

 

[FLUndertaker]

I went with the ACE stubby and couldn’t be happier

Looks good. Factory fogs? Any concerns about a lack of skid plate? What winch have you got tucked in there?

 

[TJDave]

I also went with the RR Arcus winch bumper. I learned very early on when I had my first Jeep, an 04 TJ, that a stubby bumper is very beneficial for tire placement on the trail. I deflated and then tore off the stock "milk jugs" on the first couple trips out. Anyone that has owned a TJ with stock bumpers knows what milk jugs are!
I'm no rock crawler, just a trail runner. Fallen trees, stumps, root balls, or a rock can all hit a wide front bumper before your tire reaches it. Sometimes you need to put that front tire on such things to get by an obstacle. Especially now with the added length of the S.S. Gladiator on the tight PNW trails.
The Arcus keeps the winch low, lighter than other winch bumpers, and works with the stock steel skid, led fogs, and my Maximus tow bar mounts.

 

[Mjolnir]

Put the Hauk stubby on mine. Low mount winch, skid plate, came with LED fogs that can be wired up to the turn signals as well. I would have gone with Metalcloak but their stubby does not have fog light cut outs.

I went with MC on my JK, and just mounted aux fogs under the bull bar. Works perfectly, but again I didn't want to go that route here. Hurts me to not buy MC for armor. Best out there.

 

[H2OBUG]

I also have been looking at bumpers. I am thinking mid width. But I for sure want some that comes with the skid plate or you can buy a bolt on plate.

Kind of leaning towards the RC bumper. Sho be plenty stout for the curb at the mall. Also their 9500 drops in.

 

[WilliamD]

Put the Hauk stubby on mine. Low mount winch, skid plate, came with LED fogs that can be wired up to the turn signals as well. I would have gone with Metalcloak but their stubby does not have fog light cut outs.

I went with MC on my JK, and just mounted aux fogs under the bull bar. Works perfectly, but again I didn't want to go that route here. Hurts me to not buy MC for armor. Best out there.

Which Hauk skid?

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