The Definitive Front Bumper Thread

[Sw00per]

I’ve got a 3.5” lift kit on my truck, no leveling kit

With the extra weight of the bumper and wench did you see any noticeable droop?

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[RangerG]

No, I did have to adjust my head lights down.

 

[Idlethunder]

LOD Black Ops full width

 

[SanDiegoTim]

That turned out great. Nice work.

I really like this - can you detail the "modified the crush cans" piece a bit? I see you removed and cut, but what did that entail and what did you learn to make try #2 work? Thanks

 

[WILDHOBO]

I really like this - can you detail the "modified the crush cans" piece a bit? I see you removed and cut, but what did that entail and what did you learn to make try #2 work? Thanks

I was replying to @HooliganActual

 

[HooliganActual]

Stock Rubicon steel bumper with wings removed and a Warn Zeon 10S winch.

The special bits though are Frog Fabs Shackle mounts installed on frame rail ends. Had to remove the crush cans and modify the plastic fascia.

Thanks.

I know it’s a personal preference thing but I hated that the stock bumper didn’t have shackle mounts. I really do like the look of the Rubicon steel bumper but when performing any recovery, I really do prefer to have a more positive attachment point over a hook.

And in full disclosure, it did take me two tries to get the plastic pieces cut correctly…lol. Thank goodness they were cheap!

I really like this - can you detail the "modified the crush cans" piece a bit? I see you removed and cut, but what did that entail and what did you learn to make try #2 work? Thanks

@SanDiegoTim Were you asking a question about my posts?

 

[JUPITER GLADIATOR]

Great! Thank you. Can you post a picture when you get it back on?

Thanks!

Sorry for taking so long to reply. Here’s my finished installation:

 

[JUPITER GLADIATOR]

That’s still the one I want. How’s the front end doing? Much sag or bouncing off the bump stops?

I have not noticed any sag or change in driving after the bumper and winch install. The bumper is heavier than the factory stock bumper but lighter than the Mopar steel bumper I originally installed. I've hit some pretty good speed humps in my neighborhood going in excess of 45 mph and did not notice any difference in bounce from the original stock setup..

 

[Yellow1098]

I have not noticed any sag or change in driving after the bumper and winch install. The bumper is heavier than the factory stock bumper but lighter than the Mopar steel bumper I originally installed. I've hit some pretty good speed humps in my neighborhood going in excess of 45 mph and did not notice any difference in bounce from the original stock setup..

I need a sale on this one…its definitely the one I want …..Looks awesome!

 

[TarheelJT]

I don't see mine in here yet - Rugged Ridge Spartacus

Did you have to trim the skid plate? Like the look of this bumper and you can keep the orange towhooks.

 

[gouacats]

Did you have to trim the skid plate? Like the look of this bumper and you can keep the orange towhooks.

I didn't have to trim the skid plate. It's been on there a few years now and I did replace the hardware with stainless steel. The original hardware rusted after a beach trip. It could also use a fresh coat of paint, but I haven't done that yet.

 

[Jacob]

I saw a couple Metalcloak bumpers but neither had the big stinger so here is my contribution to the thread. It's been on for a year now and I still love how it looks. I get asked often if it blocks the front camera, it does not.

 

[Sw00per]

I saw a couple Metalcloak bumpers but neither had the big stinger so here is my contribution to the thread. It's been on for a year now and I still love how it looks. I get asked often if it blocks the front camera, it does not.

Nice. How about a side photo?

 

[Jacob]

Nice. How about a side photo?

Sure thing!

 

[Sw00per]

Sure thing!

Well now that should deflect most things!

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