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For those who purchased the Arcos recently, do you have the rebate form that was available until Dec 31st? I purchased it on that day and can't find the rebate form now on their website.
 

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Warn Elite Full Width 10335, more recently than this picture is paired with Warn sway bar disconnect skid plate 10445. I’m using a Warn EVO 12s winch. Very happy with all. Looks good, takes a beating, priced right, and has an integrated winch plate rated for 12k with no distortion. I specifically wanted a winch mounted as low as possible to keep it below the grill.

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I think this is the route I am going to go. Anyhow complaints so far? I think I will go with the one with the hoop.
 

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I think this is the route I am going to go. Anyhow complaints so far? I think I will go with the one with the hoop.
It’s rock solid. I’m more impressed every day. I’ve now pulled out 3 stuck vehicles with this setup, one of which being an xl suburban. No issues. Here’s a more recent picture after adding some KC lights and the winch cover. I actually used one of the holes meant for hoop mounting for the lights and it worked quite well. The bumper sticks out far enough that it would be tough to hit the grill with anything not stopped by the bumper, so I think it’s a personal aesthetics choice. I think you’d be very happy with this setup either way.
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It’s rock solid. I’m more impressed every day. I’ve now pulled out 3 stuck vehicles with this setup, one of which being an xl suburban. No issues. Here’s a more recent picture after adding some KC lights and the winch cover. I actually used one of the holes meant for hoop mounting for the lights and it worked quite well. The bumper sticks out far enough that it would be tough to hit the grill with anything not stopped by the bumper, so I think it’s a personal aesthetics choice. I think you’d be very happy with this setup either way.
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I saw one review where the interior seems were not welded. I can't decide between this and one of the ARB's, either the Deluxe Classic or the Deluxe Bondi.
 

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I saw one review where the interior seems were not welded. I can't decide between this and one of the ARB's, either the Deluxe Classic or the Deluxe Bondi.
It’s all welded 1/4” steel. It’s a rock. I have no experience with the arb, but I’ve been a warn guy for a while. I like that they guarantee it won’t deform with a 12k winch, which is what I have. I’ve pushed the winch pretty close to tolerances, and the bumper hasn’t budged.
 

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knock off 10th anniv. ebay (winch plate sucks) with mojave skidplate. I want to remote mount the winch controller at so point

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When did you install yours? Mine is less than a year old and the tow hooks faded pink and it has serious rust in about ten places. Total garbage e-coat.
 
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Not a great pic but here is my ARB Bondi Deluxe in the wild. No glamor shots... I should take a couple better ones... sorry
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How do you like this bumper? Any complaints? Does the skid plate go all the way back like the stocker?
 

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This is the one I am considering:
Rock Slide Engineering FB-F-100-JL Rigid Front Bumper with Bullbar & Winch Plate for 18-22 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT

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WARN 101337 Elite Series Full Width Front Bumper with Grille Guard for 18-22 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT
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Think it would be really bump it up a notch to coat either one in line-x or a similar product. Currently running stock 2020 overland.
The warn coating is rated for 400 hours of continuous salt spray.
 

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Rr stubby HD with warn m8000

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Just picked up my color-coordinated HF high-lift jack.
After buying the Arcus bumper I had brief buyers remorse thinking I should've went with the HD stubby but I prefer the way the winch tucks in a little lower on the Arcus with only the control box peeking out the top. That X bar is beefy tho.

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Just picked up my color-coordinated HF high-lift jack.
After buying the Arcus bumper I had brief buyers remorse thinking I should've went with the HD stubby but I prefer the way the winch tucks in a little lower on the Arcus with only the control box peeking out the top. That X bar is beefy tho.

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Like looking at my twin! I have the HD stubby coming this week.
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