The Definitive Front Bumper Thread

[Free2roam]

The other pics on that link show a winch mounted on top.

Never noticed that particular picture. But the do make a low mounting one as well. As shown in my previous reply

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[WILDHOBO]

Does the winch sit inside this bumper or on top? I don't see it in website pictures.

I can see holes in the top of the bumper, so I’m guessing on top.

 

[Free2roam]

Only the first couple of minutes explain the difference between the two.

 

[TrainMan]

Does the winch sit inside this bumper or on top? I don't see it in website pictures.

There's two versions available. On this one the winch sits on top. The other one sits inside.

 

[blau iii]

Just finished this yesterday. Still need to sort out where I'm relocating the SlimLights to. May try to source a shorter bolt and use the holes for the overrider bar or just drill new holes in the bumper. Rubi OEM skid (tightly) fit back into place. Next time I take it off, I may trim it a little bit, it's almost touching the fogs.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Just finished this yesterday. Still need to sort out where I'm relocating the SlimLights to. May try to source a shorter bolt and use the holes for the overrider bar or just drill new holes in the bumper. Rubi OEM skid (tightly) fit back into place. Next time I take it off, I may trim it a little bit, it's almost touching the fogs.

The blue strap is a nice touch.

 

[blau iii]

The blue strap is a nice touch.

I'm really happy with the superwinch but the strap isnt long for the truck... i have a new hook coming once it's released. https://www.quadratec.com/p/superwi...tpjWl57QyVhVwjo54mP2SgLl9xUNz8n4aAo22EALw_wcB

 

[WILDHOBO]

I'm really happy with the superwinch but the strap isnt long for the truck... i have a new hook coming once it's released. https://www.quadratec.com/p/superwi...tpjWl57QyVhVwjo54mP2SgLl9xUNz8n4aAo22EALw_wcB

Cool. That one looks nice. I had my hook and strap for about three days before I switched to a factor 55 that just pulls tight to the fair lead. It hides behind the license plate and doesn’t rattle when connected to the shackle on the side.

 

[irishvelo]

Yes. But like all others who have used the Mopar Rubicon steel bumper or one of the knock-offs that are available on the internet, I had to trim about 1/4 of an inch off the skid plate to get it to fit properly. Some people trim the bumper a bit, others the skid plate. I just hit it with a silver self-priming spray paint where I trimmed it and it looks perfect.

Maybe a dumb question that I could search for but I'm here.....

The JL Rubicon Bumper(knock off from Ebay) will fit a JT correct?

 

[WILDHOBO]

Maybe a dumb question that I could search for but I'm here.....

The JL Rubicon Bumper(knock off from Ebay) will fit a JT correct?

It should be identical if it’s for the same model year and trim. Diesel and Mohave I believe have slightly different mounting. Slightly.

 

[RalphTuttle]

It should be identical if it’s for the same model year and trim. Diesel and Mohave I believe have slightly different mounting. Slightly.

Yes. The issue with the Mojave was that a little trimming of the skid plate is required. But the mounting of the bumper onto the frame was perfect...

 

[DesertGladiator]

Aries modular on a Mojave, had to sh*t-can the skidplate and brackets though. I left the endcaps off for now.

 

[The White Rabbit]

Aries modular on a Mojave, had to sh*t-can the skidplate and brackets though. I left the endcaps off for now.

Interesting are the reservoirs protected by it?

 

[bakobobby]

Motobilt tomahawk. Had to chop the frame its tight tight tight lol

 

[Willy53]

Poison Spyder Crawler bumper.
Winch cover easy on and off.
No mud and rocks packed in winch hole to clean out. Part of my Build Jeep Better plan. Wife said OK when I told her it was free.

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