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[Sshec152]

Love my JCR mauler stubby with Warn VR12-S

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[willemlock]

Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 - does not impact the forward facing camera too much.

 

[NewJeepGuy_M]

Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 - does not impact the forward facing camera too much.

That’s one that I was considering. Were you able to use the OEM LED lights with it? And did it cause your front to sag at all?

 

[willemlock]

That’s one that I was considering. Were you able to use the OEM LED lights with it? And did it cause your front to sag at all?

Yea the front OEM LED fog lights works fine. It comes with the mount kits to relocate them. I didn't notice any sagging but I do have the 2 1/2" leveling kit in it. Installation was very simple and took about 2 hours from start to finish. No drilling or modifications required. The only thing I dont like is they need to come out with an aftermarket skid plate to protect the electronic disconnect. The standard skid plate does not fit after mounting this bumper. I've spoken to Smittybilt and they are aware of the issue and working on releasing it soon.

 

[Ted Striker]

Fishbone Offroad mid-width on my Rubicon. Uses stock LED fog lights. Also, this bumper fits with the Rubicon skid plate. No modifications required.

 

[txraider]

I went with the DV8 Stubby bumper on mine, love the way it looks and the built in 20" light. I will probably go back and add the additional skid plate that DV8 makes.

 

[Pa30pilot]

This is mine. rock Hard 4x4 Aluminum full width with old warn winch and amazon light bar. I tow behind a motor home, so nice to have tabs on bumper. The only thing left is to wire diodes for the rear brake light.

 

[CarolinaGladiator]

Fishbone Offroad mid-width on my Rubicon. Uses stock LED fog lights. Also, this bumper fits with the Rubicon skid plate. No modifications required.

I really like this bumper. Do you have a link to where you got it?

 

[Ted Striker]

I really like this bumper. Do you have a link to where you got it?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fsb-fb22088/overview/

 

[Digger70]

I got the Redrock full width bumper from Extreme Terrain for $441.99 back in July and had it on my 2019 JLU Sahara and then removed it before I traded it in for the JT Rubicon and it fits great. It weighs 70lbs which is light compared to others on the market that I preferred more. I modified the stock fog lights to fit by drilling holes in the housing and used zip ties and duct tape. Mine was actually the JK version which I was told is the same as the JL version. https://www.extremeterrain.com/redr...er-w-led-fog-lights-winch-mount-2018-jl.html# Still want to get a winch but cut out a piece of my old JK Quadratec rear cargo liner and have it covering the space in the top of the bumper.

 

[Chaimstein]

Rugged Ridge Arcus bumper with XO2 Smittybilt winch. I can't say it was easy to install. But I am happy with it.

 

[O|||||O]

I have the Ace Expedition bumper on mine. Their description says that it's a direct bolt on part, but you can expect to have to trim a bracket on the driver side frame horn and open up the mounting holes. I had to go to 5/8" on the holes and still fought like hell to get it on. It will work with the factory fogs, although with the Warn Zeon there really isn't enough room. I ended up putting a fender washer between the frame and bumper on each bolt and the fog light plugs are still pressed up pretty hard against the front of the winch. Aside from the fitment issues I had its it's a quality, well built piece.

 

[Chaimstein]

I have the Ace Expedition bumper on mine. Their description says that it's a direct bolt on part, but you can expect to have to trim a bracket on the driver side frame horn and open up the mounting holes. I had to go to 5/8" on the holes and still fought like hell to get it on. It will work with the factory fogs, although with the Warn Zeon there really isn't enough room. I ended up putting a fender washer between the frame and bumper on each bolt and the fog light plugs are still pressed up pretty hard against the front of the winch. Aside from the fitment issues I had its it's a quality, well built piece.

In terms of fitment, that was my experience with the "bolt on" Rugged Ridge bumper. I had to also drill out holes, run to Loew's several times for various drill bits and bolts. I guess most of them are like that.

 

[WXman]

Quadratec QRC full width. $350 and fit like a glove. Factory fogs installed with no additional parts.

 

[chrcal14]

I have the Ace Expedition bumper on mine. Their description says that it's a direct bolt on part, but you can expect to have to trim a bracket on the driver side frame horn and open up the mounting holes. I had to go to 5/8" on the holes and still fought like hell to get it on. It will work with the factory fogs, although with the Warn Zeon there really isn't enough room. I ended up putting a fender washer between the frame and bumper on each bolt and the fog light plugs are still pressed up pretty hard against the front of the winch. Aside from the fitment issues I had its it's a quality, well built piece.

Ugh, my mechanical un-inclination dreads hearing that since I have one sitting in the garage with a Zeon 12s waiting to go on when the Jeep comes home.

I was thinking a bit of hassle discombobulating the fog lights from the plastic bumper and a bit of cussing bolting it on. Trimming and drilling are past my skill and tool level. I'd barely know a fender washer from a muffler bearing.

Any details on the bits that gave you trouble?

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