Just ordered this knock off steel bumper

[2023.JT.Rubicon]

I am curious to see how you like this bumper, I been looking at it for a while.

I got mine from VEVOR 3 years ago. It’s a rubicon 10 year anniversary knock off, but it’s better than plastic. No regrets here.

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[Tim Allan]

For all of you looking at bumpers like this, what line of work are you in?

Land Surveyor/ Ex autotech.

I got tired of searching through the 100s of winch bumpers, I wanted a stubby that accepted factory fogs and a winch that set down between the frame vs on top of the bumper.

and when I did find a nice bumper, it was 1000 dollars plus shipping. I liked the savvy but I didn't want to have to buy 400 dollar fog lights on top of a bumper.

 

[CavFab_MFG]

Land Surveyor/ Ex autotech.

I got tired of searching through the 100s of winch bumpers, I wanted a stubby that accepted factory fogs and a winch that set down between the frame vs on top of the bumper.

and when I did find a nice bumper, it was 1000 dollars plus shipping. I liked the savvy but I didn't want to have to buy 400 dollar fog lights on top of a bumper.

Makes sense, I understand there is fine line between picking something aesthetically pleasing, functional, and within a certain price range.

As a company who has done everything in our power to keep prices low, while still keeping manufacturing and raw material gathering 100% in the USA (and in house) we are always interested in the factors consumers consider when purchasing parts.

We would love to sell the cheapest bumpers on the market but in doing so we would have to cut some major corners in quality and craftsmanship, and we dont agree with that mindset.

All this said, we know that what we produce (and all the other high end armor manufacturers) isnt for everyone simply because of price, and thats ok!

 

[Tim Allan]

Makes sense, I understand there is fine line between picking something aesthetically pleasing, functional, and within a certain price range.

As a company who has done everything in our power to keep prices low, while still keeping manufacturing and raw material gathering 100% in the USA (and in house) we are always interested in the factors consumers consider when purchasing parts.

We would love to sell the cheapest bumpers on the market but in doing so we would have to cut some major corners in quality and craftsmanship, and we dont agree with that mindset.

All this said, we know that what we produce (and all the other high end armor manufacturers) isnt for everyone simply because of price, and thats ok!

Where are you all located out of?

 

[CavFab_MFG]

Where are you all located out of?

North Georgia (Just south of Chattanooga TN).

 

[Tim Allan]

Update: included winch plate wouldn't work. Also can confirm the finish is horrible.

So I did this with the factory bumper for now.

 

[gonemad]

Following. I like the OE steel bumper, but just not going to spend $1600 on it.

…Yet

 

[Tim Allan]

what winch mounts is everyone using with their knock off bumper?

 

[Stormtroopin]

Update: included winch plate wouldn't work. Also can confirm the finish is horrible.

So I did this with the factory bumper for now.

Did you repaint it before install? I’m debating on pulling the trigger and just using black rattle can on it.

 

[Tim Allan]

Nope

 

[ShadowsPapa]

what winch mounts is everyone using with their knock off bumper?

I used a bulldog plate.

Following. I like the OE steel bumper, but just not going to spend $1600 on it.

…Yet

If you were close to Iowa - I have a knock-off steel bumper that I had powder coated I'd let go cheap, but I'm not shipping that thing. It includes MOPAR fog light bezels that don't have the holes in them like the bumper comes with. I've put some stainless hardware in it as well.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Following. I like the OE steel bumper, but just not going to spend $1600 on it.

…Yet

Patience is the key. There are several “wrecker” type auto parts resellers on eBay. I got a mopar bumper from a 392 for $600.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Patience is the key. There are several “wrecker” type auto parts resellers on eBay. I got a mopar bumper from a 392 for $600.

Did it come with the gold hooks??

 

[gonemad]

I used a bulldog plate.



If you were close to Iowa - I have a knock-off steel bumper that I had powder coated I'd let go cheap, but I'm not shipping that thing. It includes MOPAR fog light bezels that don't have the holes in them like the bumper comes with. I've put some stainless hardware in it as well.

A newish take-off OE steel Rubicon bumper with end caps popped up two hours away for $700 and a new Warn Zeon 12s winch for $800, same seller. I almost went and got them. Just needed a winch plate.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Did it come with the gold hooks??

heck yes

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