The Definitive Front Bumper Thread

[Holes]

Glad to see an APEX in the thread. No I haven’t read it all. Started back to front. My lift is on the way. Bumper from Reaper is awaiting shipping. I’m waiting for the APEX to get back in stock locally.

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[AlternateRoutes]

Just finished my Rugged Ridge HD Full Width Front Bumper (Steel with winch plate included) with RR HD Over-Rider Bar and Warn 12s winch on 2022 Mojave. Everything fit without modification, Warn Winch, Factory Mojave Skid Plate, Factory LED fogs. I did have to lengthen the Factory LED Fog light's wire harness.

I'm looking at that bumper and really appreciate your pic angles! I'm also looking at the RR HD rear bumper. So far I'm loving my Mojave. 15,000+ miles and it had no problems with 35's & stock suspension at Moab Hell's Revenge this month.

 

[Prescottmojave]

I love this thread. I'm also looking for a front bumper, but I plan to flat tow behind my motorhome and need a bumper that can accommodate that. If I keep the factory bumper, there are solutions for flat towing. I also have the factory LED lights, and love the light from the LED fog lights, so being able to move them to the new bumper is also necessary.

Look at LOD or Rock Hard. I had a LOD on my JLUR and flat towed with it. I just ordered a Rock Hard aluminum bumper for my JTM. Also flat tow rated and both brands utilize the OEM fog lights. Not cheap, but strong.

 

[Blue Ridge]

Metalcloak. Very happy with it.

I know this thread is for front bumpers, but I might like the rear with rockers even more.

 

[ChillxPoint]

Amazon/Ebay Mopar knock-off w/Mopar crash can covers:

Can you provide a link? Also can i reuse my non led fog lights? I have a 2022 RJT

 

[ChillxPoint]

MPConcepts aluminum replica of the Mopar steel bumper.

Is it possible to reuse my non led fogs in this bumper?

 

[juareze16]

RH4X4.

 

[OMTBiker]

Is it possible to reuse my non led fogs in this bumper?

Depends on which version of fog lights you have. Not sure about sport fog lights (3 hole bracket) but fogs that have 4 holes or steel bumper will fit.

 

[ChillxPoint]

Depends on which version of fog lights you have. Not sure about sport fog lights (3 hole bracket) but fogs that have 4 holes or steel bumper will fit.

Just a 2022 rubicon bumper with non led fogs.

 

[ChillxPoint]

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

I was looking at buying this for my rubicon. I dont have LED lights. How easy was your fogs and tow hook transfer over to this bumper? Was it plug and play or did you have to modify it anyway to fit?

 

[gouacats]

I was looking at buying this for my rubicon. I dont have LED lights. How easy was your fogs and tow hook transfer over to this bumper? Was it plug and play or did you have to modify it anyway to fit?

I don't remember there being any issues at all. It was much harder taking off the old bumper and getting to the lights and harness than it was to install them in the new bumper. No modification that I can remember.

 

[ChillxPoint]

I don't remember there being any issues at all. It was much harder taking off the old bumper and getting to the lights and harness than it was to install them in the new bumper. No modification that I can remember.

So it comes with the brackets to install the non led fogs into the new bumper?

 

[Rusty PW]

I'm deciding on these 2 bumpers. Rusty's full width trail bumper, Series II or the LoD Signature series mid width bumper.

 

[gouacats]

So it comes with the brackets to install the non led fogs into the new bumper?

Yes, I believe so. I know I didn't have to fabricate anything.

 

[WhyNotJeep]

I know I want a full width for protection and possible winch. I also know I don't want an extra 100 pounds up there so aluminum will have to be the one. So far Rock Hard is the winner. But that thing will be $1500 at the door. I just did a build of it with shipping and tax, almost $2K!!! Might have to look at other options. That's just a little bit much.

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