Trying to Decide on Rear Bumper

[Stan H]

When I first got my JT. I was checking out Rusty's Offroad. They're still on my radar.

https://www.rustysoffroad.com/products/rustys-bumpers-trail-full-width-rear-jt-gladiator

Is it modular ? Seems the end pieces can be removed ,Am I looking at it wrong ?

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[Rusty PW]

Is it modular ? Seems the end pieces can be removed ,Am I looking at it wrong ?

The end pieces bolt on. Also bolt to the frame.

 

[Freems]

Exactly my thoughts. Air hydraulic is fine as I have a compressor. Electro hydraulic is just quieter. I thought about even starting out with Woodward’s manual, as it’s upgradable to air hydraulic for about the same cost later. Mounting becomes less of an issue if it’s hydraulic though, as I don’t need to put my weight into it. So that’s huge. What’s a tube notcher?

How much money do you want to spend?

this is the exact one I own…and your correct like with most tooling the sky is the limit on cost features and volume of production requirements. This one has served me well over the years.

 

[Stan H]

The end pieces bolt on. Also bolt to the frame.

I actually like that. That is a great find.

 

[Freems]

Exactly my thoughts. Air hydraulic is fine as I have a compressor. Electro hydraulic is just quieter. I thought about even starting out with Woodward’s manual, as it’s upgradable to air hydraulic for about the same cost later. Mounting becomes less of an issue if it’s hydraulic though, as I don’t need to put my weight into it. So that’s huge. What’s a tube notcher?

Mine started life as a manual bender as well, I converted it to an air/hydraulic with a 8 ton long throw ram from HF and a SWAGOffRoad clamp to hold and control it on the bender.

 

[WILDHOBO]

How much money do you want to spend?

I want to spend enough to have it be usable and portable. I don’t care about spending on names, but don’t like spending less at hf just to be pissed off. But I’d rather decide on the right tool and wait to buy it, than buy a cheaper one sooner.

 

[WILDHOBO]

this is the exact one I own…and your correct like with most tooling the sky is the limit on cost features and volume of production requirements. This one has served me well over the years.

Speedy is the brand?

 

[Freems]

Speedy is the brand?

Speedway Motors is a tooling parts distribution house and this appears to be an in-house commissioned tool for them.

 

[TwoCarGarageYT]

I have been looking for the goldilocks of rear bumpers for quite some time now. On three different JTs I've run a factory rubicon steel buumper (works well but drags on everything), a early production JCR Vanguard (good design, not super high clearance), and now an ADD stealth fighter (pretty high clearance, good finish, no side protection) was already on my most recent JT.

I almost pulled the trigger on the artec high clearance and the motobilt, but both require cutting. I'm hesitant to cut my bedside in a winter state that uses salt.

What I'm looking for:
-high clearance (this means moving the hitch up)
-bedside protection (I've dropped off enough ledges to know these are necessary)
-a hitch receiver, a strong one, we tow a camper all over the country
-ideally, no cutting the body - keeps rust away
-I'd like it to look good too (subjective)

Cavfab is the only bumper right now that hits those check marks. I've only seen one in person (in Moab), but he had a bed chop so his bumper was also modified. I did like the styling. The dont provide an option for powdercoat (good or bad depending on your perspective). I'm leaning towards cavfab as my next bumper...

I think Next venture may be coming out with a high clearance version, but I'm betting it requires cutting up the bedside.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I have been looking for the goldilocks of rear bumpers for quite some time now. On three different JTs I've run a factory rubicon steel buumper (works well but drags on everything), a early production JCR Vanguard (good design, not super high clearance), and now an ADD stealth fighter (pretty high clearance, good finish, no side protection) was already on my most recent JT.

I almost pulled the trigger on the artec high clearance and the motobilt, but both require cutting. I'm hesitant to cut my bedside in a winter state that uses salt.

What I'm looking for:
-high clearance (this means moving the hitch up)
-bedside protection (I've dropped off enough ledges to know these are necessary)
-a hitch receiver, a strong one, we tow a camper all over the country
-ideally, no cutting the body - keeps rust away
-I'd like it to look good too (subjective)

Cavfab is the only bumper right now that hits those check marks. I've only seen one in person (in Moab), but he had a bed chop so his bumper was also modified. I did like the styling. The dont provide an option for powdercoat (good or bad depending on your perspective). I'm leaning towards cavfab as my next bumper...

I think Next venture may be coming out with a high clearance version, but I'm betting it requires cutting up the bedside.

You and I are in the EXACT same situation. Actual towing, no chopping, bed sliders that work 100%, and higher clearance. At least on the corners. Thanks for your thoughts. At least I know I haven’t missed some magical bumper out there. I’d add that I want to retain my sensors, and have rear facing lights. That’s what might have removed cavfab.

 

[TwoCarGarageYT]

You and I are in the EXACT same situation. Actual towing, no chopping, bed sliders that work 100%, and higher clearance. At least on the corners. Thanks for your thoughts. At least I know I haven’t missed some magical bumper out there. I’d add that I want to retain my sensors, and have rear facing lights. That’s what might have removed cavfab.

Good point, I do want to retain the factory sensors. I mean they're already there, why would I not use them. Rear lights are also very handy. Cavfab does offer the S2 cutouts for that.

@CavFab_MFG any plans on producing the high clearance rear bumper to work with factory backup sensors?

 

[Rcoe]

I have the Artec on order, over 2 months now not happy about that. Was told a month out originally.

But they do offer a high clearance that does not require cutting. Center section is the same they just offer different end/side caps for not cut or cut.

And you can get a hitch that hides behind the plate, but it is not in stock.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I have the Artec on order, over 2 months now not happy about that. Was told a month out originally.

But they do offer a high clearance that does not require cutting. Center section is the same they just offer different end/side caps for not cut or cut.

And you can get a hitch that hides behind the plate, but it is not in stock.

To my knowledge, Artec’s receiver can’t be used for towing.

 

[Free2roam]

this is the exact one I own…and your correct like with most tooling the sky is the limit on cost features and volume of production requirements. This one has served me well over the years.

What brand is it?

 

[Freems]

What brand is it?

Speedy is the brand name

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