Frame chop front bumpers

[19JL]

I’m running the EVO 1/4 pounder, you don’t cut the frame horns but you do chop the “tusks” that hang down then flip the swaybar motor up to gain a ton of room from the factory hanging down. Also to note the JL/JT frame horns are about 3/4-1” shorter in how are they stick out compared to the JK which is like cutting off the frame horns on a JK.

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[Flexin]

Oh baby, baby! That looks great, thanks for posting!

Looking at the photos at the link provided, it looked like it sat on top of the bumper which wasn’t how it was described here and it wasn’t obvious in the description on their linked page (unless I am blind, which is possible according to my wife).

Edit: I figured out why I didn’t see it; the link above was to a different bumper. The stubby that has a recessed winch looks like this one: https://aceengineeringandfab.com/co...e-jt-expedition-series-stubby-bumper-bull-bar

Edit again: I don’t know where I read anything about a recessed winch in this thread until I brought it up. I think I’m losing it!

Im getting one at your link. I wanted to install my stock fog lights. It will match the white Jeep.

 

[spazzyfry123]

Ace Engineering stubby is pretty tight to frame.

I may be missing it on their site, but does @ACE Engineering offer their bumpers without the brush bars/stingers?

 

[spazzyfry123]

I’m running the EVO 1/4 pounder, you don’t cut the frame horns but you do chop the “tusks” that hang down then flip the swaybar motor up to gain a ton of room from the factory hanging down. Also to note the JL/JT frame horns are about 3/4-1” shorter in how are they stick out compared to the JK which is like cutting off the frame horns on a JK.

Do you feel by flipping the swaybar motor that you remove the need for the skid plate?

 

[19JL]

Do you feel by flipping the swaybar motor that you remove the need for the skid plate?

Yes because in order to install this bumper you must cut off the 2 mounts that the skid plate bolts up too. It’s pretty tucked away and much higher. It’s not 100% protected but I feel safe where it’s now located.

 

[Keller]

I may be missing it on their site, but does @ACE Engineering offer their bumpers without the brush bars/stingers?

It doesn’t look like it. Another good option with many configurations is Metal Cloak. Had their stubby on my last Jeep and it was excellent quality.

https://metalcloak.com/jeep-jt-gladiator-parts-accessories/jt-gladiator-bumpers.html

They offer a config without the brush bar.

 

[Flexin]

It doesn’t look like it. Another good option with many configurations is Metal Cloak. Had their stubby on my last Jeep and it was excellent quality.

https://metalcloak.com/jeep-jt-gladiator-parts-accessories/jt-gladiator-bumpers.html

They offer a config without the brush bar.

ACE is a fabrication outfit. They can make one without the bars. Consider giving them a call at least to see.

 

[spazzyfry123]

Yes because in order to install this bumper you must cut off the 2 mounts that the skid plate bolts up too. It’s pretty tucked away and much higher. It’s not 100% protected but I feel safe where it’s now located.

I realize this is an Ace bumper, but are you saying that the skid plate mounts to these two holes? Further, a factory skid plate may work with an Ace bumper as an example.

 

[spazzyfry123]

ACE is a fabrication outfit. They can make one without the bars. Consider giving them a call at least to see.

I like the way you think

 

[19JL]

I realize this is an Ace bumper, but are you saying that the skid plate mounts to these two holes? Further, a factory skid plate may work with an Ace bumper as an example.

Yes it just might, but I haven’t tried to know for sure.

 

[driftwoodsvt]

I'm a big fan of the Addictive Desert Designs bumpers. I've had them on 2 different Raptors now and they've been great quality. Not sure if this one is frame cut, but the Stealth Full Fighter looks great, IMO.

https://www.addictivedesertdesigns.com/jeep-gladiator-jt-jeep-wrangler-jl-front-bumper-F961682080103

 

[bgenlvtex]

Yes because in order to install this bumper you must cut off the 2 mounts that the skid plate bolts up too. It’s pretty tucked away and much higher. It’s not 100% protected but I feel safe where it’s now located.

LOL, why wouldn't you just unbolt them instead of cutting them off?

 

[spazzyfry123]

LOL, why wouldn't you just unbolt them instead of cutting them off?

They have to be cut off per the manufacturer.

http://www.evomfg.com/technical-docs/EVO-3057-EVO-3057B.pdf?_route_=technical-docs/EVO-3057B.pdf

 

[19JL]

LOL, why wouldn't you just unbolt them instead of cutting them off?

I would have totally done that if they were a bolt on part but I have yet to find a tool that unbolts a welded part. The frame tusks are welded to the frame and hang down about 9” and must be less then 7” requiring 2” to be cut off.

 

[bgenlvtex]

I would have totally done that if they were a bolt on part but I have yet to find a tool that unbolts a welded part. The frame tusks are welded to the frame and hang down about 9” and must be less then 7” requiring 2” to be cut off.

OK, that isn't what the skid plate bolts to, that is what the bracket that the skid plate bolts to is mounted to.

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