I asked about this not to long ago and think recall some saying that they are not well madeAnyone have any first hand knowledge of the Rubicon knock off metal bumpers? I see them on eBay for around $400. They look good in the pictures. Thanks.
aaaaandddd you get what you pay forI asked about this not to long ago and think recall some saying that they are not well made
I generally agree with this but many here appear very satisfied with their budget bumpers. Arcus for example.aaaaandddd you get what you pay for
I read through nearly 18 pages of posts on this exact item in the Wrangler side of the forums and people are pretty happy with them, some saying only the finish was different but the quality appeared to match the Jeep branded versions. Some suggesting that these aren't so much "knock-offs" as they are bumpers made in the same place but for a European market.Anyone have any first hand knowledge of the Rubicon knock off metal bumpers? I see them on eBay for around $400. They look good in the pictures. Thanks.
Thanks for the info good to know down the line when I can start buying stuff again. I really like the Mopar Steel Short Bumper look just don't want to pay the Mopar price (LOL). But I am also liking the Arcus on as wellI read through nearly 18 pages of posts on this exact item in the Wrangler side of the forums and people are pretty happy with them, some saying only the finish was different but the quality appeared to match the Jeep branded versions. Some suggesting that these aren't so much "knock-offs" as they are bumpers made in the same place but for a European market.
I have yet to read any post in that huge thread "over there" where anyone was unhappy other than shipping damage (which the seller apparently makes up for) or these being painted and not the best finish (some say small spots of surface rust have started - but some also say they plan on refinishing them anyway)
They claim the weight it about the same as the Jeep branded version.
Anyway, in summary, I saw no one saying it was badly made or lighter material or they felt they made a mistake.
I personally like the look of the Jeep stock bumpers (especially the steel Rubicon bumper) but IF I were to go after-market, the Arcus bumper is something I would look at. Some members have their bumpers and like them and they do look good.Thanks for the info good to know down the line when I can start buying stuff again. I really like the Mopar Steel Short Bumper look just don't want to pay the Mopar price (LOL). But I am also liking the Arcus on as well
Not addressing your question but I would avoid it. Seems too likely to be infringing on Jeep's design patent for the bumper, and that is stealing American workers' moneyAnyone have any first hand knowledge of the Rubicon knock off metal bumpers? I see them on eBay for around $400. They look good in the pictures. Thanks.
We really don't know any of this, do we?Not addressing your question but I would avoid it. Seems too likely to be infringing on Jeep's design patent for the bumper, and that is stealing American workers' money
I was quoted 1500 for the Rubicon steel bumper by a dealer. REALLY? 1500 for the bumper?Thanks for the info good to know down the line when I can start buying stuff again. I really like the Mopar Steel Short Bumper look just don't want to pay the Mopar price (LOL). But I am also liking the Arcus on as well
Wow, I like that.If “Jeep” or who ever they are this week really wanted to go after people with the same design of bumper they would have shut DV8 down also.
https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...jl-modular-front-bumper-with-bull-bar-fbjl-10
There's a good post on the Wrangler side showing how a guy laid everything out, how the brackets install, how he transferred his own LED lights to the bumper (instead of using what it comes with)Robmotive on Youtube just unboxed one of these, it looked pretty good coming out of the box. Waiting on his install video to see if it installs without issue and how it looks.