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Bullbar instead of new bumper on 2011 ?

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Old 08-03-2011, 05:01 AM
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Hey Guys, I have a 2011 unlimited, did some mods but am thinking of putting a black bullbar (like Westin ) Click image for larger version

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I would like to do it just to have something different... any ideas ? Jim
Old 08-03-2011, 05:21 AM
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Heck no! Those things decrease you approach angle off-road. I guess if you don't off-road, get 'em.
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Originally Posted by renpia
Heck no! Those things decrease you approach angle off-road. I guess if you don't off-road, get 'em.
appreciate the input...really don't do alot of the off roading, just get me in the woods to the huntn shack thing.....seems when I check out a bullbar retailer...says won't fit a 2011 unlmtd for some reason...hmmmmm
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I think you look different enuf with those wheels and broard grey pinstripes.
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Originally Posted by Work in Progress - JK
I think you look different enuf with those wheels and broard grey pinstripes.
I take it you don't like the black stripes.....yep different....thanks...I think...smiles
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I like the stripes. But I say no to the bullbar. You would make the front end a little lower.
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I like the stripes and wheels. Also, if you want a bull bar on the stock bumper, go for it! Let us see what it looks like when your finished.
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Originally Posted by jimkhd
Hey Guys, I have a 2011 unlimited, did some mods but am thinking of putting a black bullbar (like Westin ) Attachment 189790Attachment 189791on front existing bumper. I have looked at gallery after gallery and see noone that did that.....maybe that is telling me something..smiles...
I would like to do it just to have something different... any ideas ? Jim
kinda off topic but do you have more pics of your jeep with your wheels on the factory tires?...ive been thinking about doing that to mine till the tires wear out.
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I put one on mine. Everyone is right though. It does lower your angle of attack quite a bit. But if your staying on roads for the most part, it's pretty nice. Good luck!
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I think it would look better if it was a little higher. It looks like its floating in the air.


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