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Which stubby bumper kit to go with?

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Old 11-14-2011, 04:52 AM
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Default Which stubby bumper kit to go with?

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking about doing the stubby bumper conversion to my JK. Which kit is the best? I would love to see some pics of your stubby bumpers if you have any.

Thanks,

Sam
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I used the end caps of the stock bumper that I cut off and riveted them back on to make the stubby. Sorry i sent have a better picture I am om my phone

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Wow, that turned out really well. I didn't realize you could take the stock caps and convert it. I actually have some damage on the end of my bumper so I don't think that will work for me...

What bar do you have attached to your bumper?
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Its an mbrp light bar with 2 kc daylighters
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I ordered the vdp should be here sometime this week. I went with that one just because I like the slanted stock look more than the flat look. Also i'm not going to put the plastic clips in to secure i'm going to get some bolts to give it a little different look. Ill post pictures when I get it on.
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Lots of options in this thread: Front BUMPER comparison
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Default DIY stubby bumper conversion

Originally Posted by shakeman0
Hello everyone,

I'm thinking about doing the stubby bumper conversion to my JK. Which kit is the best? I would love to see some pics of your stubby bumpers if you have any.

Thanks,

Sam
I did mine earlier this year and think it turned out really well. I did use the stock bumper ends in my conversion and I used some of the left over bumper plastic to reinforce the bumper cushions. I used self drilling screws to fasten it all together and I think it gives the bumper a gnarly look.
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