Recommendation(s) for front bumper: it shouldn’t be this hard edition

[BrightWhiteGladiator]

- Steel e-coated then powder-coated OR aluminum
- Winch ready
- No bull bar
- Full Width
- Actually compliments the looks/ lines of the JT body and OEM fenders
- Cutouts for circular fog lights (similar to oem)
- Skid plate or available skid plate

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[JET222]

I had this one on my JKUR. Just get it without the bar. Bare-steel and line-x it. I guess it is not exactly full width though.

https://metalcloak.com/frame-built-bumper-2402-jl-wrangler.html


The lines on this one are nice, but I am pretty sure it is not as great of quality.

https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-venator-front-bumper/rgr-11549-41/


Here is a good Made in USA full width.

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JSFV.html

 

[JET222]

Here is the MetalCloak bumper minus the bar.

https://metalcloak.com/frame-built-bumper-2400-jl-wrangler.html

 

[Jeeperjamie]

I'm running the Rugged ridge spartan full with bumper. You can run it with the bull bar or without. You can use the stock Rubicon steel skid plate with it. I got one but haven't installed it yet, kinda like the look without the skid honestly

 

[BrightWhiteGladiator]

I'm running the Rugged ridge spartan full with bumper. You can run it with the bull bar or without. You can use the stock Rubicon steel skid plate with it. I got one but haven't installed it yet, kinda like the look without the skid honestly

How’s the build quality? Happy with it?

 

[BrightWhiteGladiator]

I had this one on my JKUR. Just get it without the bar. Bare-steel and line-x it. I guess it is not exactly full width though.

https://metalcloak.com/frame-built-bumper-2402-jl-wrangler.html


The lines on this one are nice, but I am pretty sure it is not as great of quality.

https://ruggedridge.com/p/rugged-ridge-venator-front-bumper/rgr-11549-41/


Here is a good Made in USA full width.

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JSFV.html

Thanks for the leads. Yeah I saw that Venator one and do like it but read similar things about it being a little less than rugged with all the plastic.

I had not seen that JCR one... that’s right up the alley I was going for. Thank you!

 

[Jeeperjamie]

How’s the build quality? Happy with it?

Yes sir, paint is great and it's a stout built solid bumper. I'm real pleased with it. Also like the fact that the D-Ring shackle mounts are frame mounted to frame horn rather than welded. I'm been super happy with it.

 

[BrightWhiteGladiator]

Yes sir, paint is great and it's a stout built solid bumper. I'm real pleased with it. Also like the fact that the D-Ring shackle mounts are frame mounted to frame horn rather than welded. I'm been super happy with it.

Good info, thanks! Any concerns with longevity of finish? See any rusting in your near future? Obviously I know it depends on how you use your Jeep but just curious if you have a sense...

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Good info, thanks! Any concerns with longevity of finish? See any rusting in your near future? Obviously I know it depends on how you use your Jeep but just curious if you have a sense...

I've used rugged ridge stuff in the past on my other jeep and had zero issues with rust. I had a body armor rear bumper on the same jeep that rusted after the first year. I see no problem with it and I'm in hot humid rainy North Carolina and I park my stuff outside.

 

[19Comanche86]

There is no plastic on the rugged ridge venator bumper except for the fog light inserts. Which i left off because there are junk.

 

[BrightWhiteGladiator]

There is no plastic on the rugged ridge venator bumper except for the fog light inserts. Which i left off because there are junk.

Good to know thank you! Do you have a pic?

 

[19Comanche86]

Good to know thank you! Do you have a pic?

quality is great beside the fog light bezels like i said earlier. Overall very happy with it.

I used the spacers for the winch that we’re provided with the bumper, they are not needed. I’m actually going to pull them out tomorrow and that should lower the winch down and allow me to tuck the wiring down the back instead of coming out the side.

 

[BrightWhiteGladiator]

quality is great beside the fog light bezels like i said earlier. Overall very happy with it.

I used the spacers for the winch that we’re provided with the bumper, they are not needed. I’m actually going to pull them out tomorrow and that should lower the winch down and allow me to tuck the wiring down the back instead of coming out the side.

That does look quite nice. Thanks for sharing the photos!

 

[Mjolnir]

I'd go with Metalcloak. Have had mine on my JK for 5 years now and it is still perfect: no rusting or any issues besides the trees and rocks I have hit.

You can not go wrong with MC especially with their customer service.

 

[JCFindley]

Give me a couple hours and will let you know what this looks like mounted.

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