The Definitive Front Bumper Thread

[r3drighthand]

Anyone hear anything good or bad about reaper off road? Looking at their F2 Immortal.

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[whiteglad]

I got the Arcus which fits easily with the Mojave skid plate and shocks. It also mounts the winch low so airflow to the radiator is not impeded.

 

[redfish]

I just installed the F1 and all good so far

Anyone hear anything good or bad about reaper off road? Looking at their F2 Immortal.

 

[ScooterInTX]

I got the Arcus which fits easily with the Mojave skid plate and shocks. It also mounts the winch low so airflow to the radiator is not impeded.

Looking at the same. Got any pics of the skid - bumper area? Seems like of lot of these options don't work with the Mojave skid

 

[Erievon]

Anyone hear anything good or bad about reaper off road? Looking at their F2 Immortal.

If anyone is familiar with Stainless Works Mufflers/exhaust systems, this is a subsidiary of them, and they're known for high end stuff in the exhaust world, so I'd have to assume that same quality carries over. I've seen one or two in person and they look well made. Their plant/shop is right here in Northeast Ohio.

 

[HereWeGo]

Just installed these Rock Hard bumpers; aluminum mid front and steel rear, plus the down-angled rock sliders. I had everything Linex'd before install. Love the Linex finish! Only a couple mild complications; backup sensor and license plate light holes had to be filed down, then dabbed some black Rustoleum on the bare metal.

A note for anyone installing this bumper and Warn Evo. RH supplies two spacer sizes to go between the front bumper and the frame. They say to use the long spacer. That caused the Warn winch wires to be smashed against the grill. I used both long and short spacers to give enough clearance. See pix.

 

[whiteglad]

Looking at the same. Got any pics of the skid - bumper area? Seems like of lot of these options don't work with the Mojave skid

Here ya go. . .

 

[DTJB]

Rugged Ridge HD Full width bumper… *note* I have an EVO Lift, with 35’s and the sway bar disconnected the tires chewed at the bumper under full stuff if you were steering*…. So there were some modifications made

it’s now a stubby…. I loved the wings under the fenders but when wheeling they were in the way ( which I thought was ludacris, especially with roughly 4” of lift in the nose and 35’s ?) so they got kicked to the curb, then I welded caps on both ends (3/16” steel) I kind of dig it since it doesn’t look like The factory RR stubby and I still get those meat hooks up front!

 

[ScooterInTX]

Here ya go. . .

Nice! Doesn't even look like it comes close

 

[Tamusdh]

I had the F2 imortal on order for over 2 mts via exstream terrain. Was excited but could not wait any longer. Canceled the order and got the Fab Fours stubby. Got it in and am waiting to install. stout bumber.

 

[Free2roam]

Rugged Ridge HD Full width bumper… *note* I have an EVO Lift, with 35’s and the sway bar disconnected the tires chewed at the bumper under full stuff if you were steering*…. So there were some modifications made

it’s now a stubby…. I loved the wings under the fenders but when wheeling they were in the way ( which I thought was ludacris, especially with roughly 4” of lift in the nose and 35’s ?) so they got kicked to the curb, then I welded caps on both ends (3/16” steel) I kind of dig it since it doesn’t look like The factory RR stubby and I still get those meat hooks up front!

Sport S or Max toe? I was looking at the Rock Hard that is similar in style but aluminum. So it's sounds like I'd have the same issue with 35's and 2.5 lift from AEV.
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90245.htm

 

[billfraley]

DV8 FBSHTB-17 with Apex Badland 12k winch. I did use the adapter brackets from DV8 for a JK to JL bumper install.

Also, the OEM fog light brackets work perfectly with this bumper. I had Halogen from the factory but replaced with aftermarket LEDs when I bought the Jeep. So halogen fog lights on a JL seem to share the mounting pattern with the JK. I posted a pic of them installed before mounting the bumper.

 

[SIG551-A1]

DV8 FBSHTB-17 with Apex Badland 12k winch. I did use the adapter brackets from DV8 for a JK to JL bumper install.

Also, the OEM fog light brackets work perfectly with this bumper. I had Halogen from the factory but replaced with aftermarket LEDs when I bought the Jeep. So halogen fog lights on a JL seem to share the mounting pattern with the JL. I posted a pic of them installed before mounting the bumper.

Cool. I’ve seen that bumper and wondered how it would look and also the fitment with the Badlands Apex. Looks great! Might end up going the same way.

 

[DTJB]

Sport S or Max toe? I was looking at the Rock Hard that is similar in style but aluminum. So it's sounds like I'd have the same issue with 35's and 2.5 lift from AEV.
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90245.htm

it’s a Maxxx Toe ?

Idk if the rock hard bumper will have that problem, the RR wings come way back towards the fenders, and that rock hard bumper looks like it’s wings stay in front of the fenders a pretty good ways

 

[billfraley]

Cool. I’ve seen that number and wonder hot it would look and also the firmest with the Badlands Apex. Looks great! Might end up going the same way.

I struggled with the decision because I couldn't find any good pics of one installed on a JL or JT. It checked off all the boxes for me, and I felt like it would look good too. I am way beyond just happy with the outcome. It is exactly what I wanted.

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