Looking for the Right Bumper

[Waffen6]

Hello all, first real post here. Have had multiple TJs and YJs in a previous life but after a 12 year hiatus now have a Gladiator Rubicon. Loving it so far and miss having a winch like I did before. Did not get one with the steel bumper (would of been nice) so looking for an aftermarket option. Would like to stay under $600 for one with an integrated winch mount that will also take the factory LED fogs. Any suggestions? Most of the ones I find say they dont work with the factory LED fogs which I want to keep. Thanks

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[Benbean66]

If I'm not mistaken, the @Quadratec QRC bumper checks both of those boxes...

 

[redfish]

Reaper off-road has a couple models that would work, check for sales

 

[Coachcal]

I have one of these headed my way and I am having second thoughts on changing bumpers.

https://www.carparts.com/details/Je...Pjg4NYlm97tQ41ADnIhoCp3cQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[SIG551-A1]

Hello all, first real post here. Have had multiple TJs and YJs in a previous life but after a 12 year hiatus now have a Gladiator Rubicon. Loving it so far and miss having a winch like I did before. Did not get one with the steel bumper (would of been nice) so looking for an aftermarket option. Would like to stay under $600 for one with an integrated winch mount that will also take the factory LED fogs. Any suggestions? Most of the ones I find say they dont work with the factory LED fogs which I want to keep. Thanks

Rugged Ridge Arcus, if you don't mind a stubby. Looks like something close to stock with a lil more, if you know what I mean. You can use any factory fog light in it.
Rugged Ridge Arcus with Overrider Bar

 

[wachuko]

If you like the stock Rubicon steel bumper look, I just installed this one... MP Concept forge aluminum bumper. It looks like the factory Rubicon steel bumper but it is made out of aluminum (very light). Comes with a steel winch mounting plate and brackets.

I swapped the tow hooks (wanted to keep the orange hooks) and installed the wiring and LED fog lights from my stock bumper.

 

[chorky]

Good info here

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/the-definitive-front-bumper-thread.51743/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/the-definitive-rear-bumper-thread.63074/

 

[cafecito]

Barricade makes great stuff; lots of options within the parameters you set:

2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator Front Bumpers | ExtremeTerrain

 

[Quadratec]

Hello Kyle!

Our QRC front bumper checks those boxes! This will work with your factory fog lights from the plastic bumper! You can choose Full Width or Stubby! Here is the link below.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/qrc-front-winch-ready-bumper-jeep-wrangler-jl-gladiator-jt

Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with!

Thank you,
Rebecca

 

[charliez]

I went with this plate and there is no need for another bumper or changing lights. It was a very easy install and it allows more room between the winch and grill.

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90205.htm

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...n-with-the-factory-bumper.65518/#post-1075847

 

[Rahkmalla]

I went with this plate and there is no need for another bumper or changing lights. It was a very easy install and it allows more room between the winch and grill.

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90205.htm

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...n-with-the-factory-bumper.65518/#post-1075847

That looks like it blocks an absolute ton of airflow

 

[charliez]

I was concearned about that in the beginning, but it doesn't. I've watched temps and I haven't seen any affect al all.

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