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Old 11-02-2011, 03:21 PM
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Kay I have searched for a week....every thread read and every supplier reviewed. Now...if you do not mind...any suggestions, favorites, would never buy agains? My wish list is simple or so I thought. I have a 12 rubi jk.
Stubby or mid size
Low weight
Winch ready for future
Use stock fogs
Bull bar not stringer
Black

TIA for any advice.

Btw - I was told the evap motor is an issue on the 12 Rubi so not all fit. Anyone have this issue?
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Lots of choices for front bumpers. I went with the LOD mid-width and love it.
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I like my Rugged Ridge so far, fairly inexpensive and has everything you want.
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Originally Posted by NCRUBI2012
Kay I have searched for a week....every thread read and every supplier reviewed. Now...if you do not mind...any suggestions, favorites, would never buy agains? My wish list is simple or so I thought. I have a 12 rubi jk.
Stubby or mid size
Low weight
Winch ready for future
Use stock fogs
Bull bar not stringer
Black

TIA for any advice.

Btw - I was told the evap motor is an issue on the 12 Rubi so not all fit. Anyone have this issue?
I am looking for the same, except keeping the winch low in the bumper. and would be nice to be < $700
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Originally Posted by HCSTHS43
I like my Rugged Ridge so far, fairly inexpensive and has everything you want.
Rugged Ridge says the one I want will not fit 2012 Rubi due to transmission cooler. I guess I will call them.
Old 11-02-2011, 05:45 PM
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I'm interested in the same subject, but am planning to wait another several months to let more 2012s get out there in the market. There's really little solid information on bumper fits, etc. on the 2012s yet, without as you say calling and talking directly to a tech.
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RR XHD. Cheap. Tuff. Everything you want.
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I like the Rugged Ridge modular bumper. It was a good price and I bought the front skid to match, much better then that plastic thing.

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RR would be bought already....if it fit the 2012. Hopefully they will modify the modular to fit at some point. All 2012 that have transmission cooler pump mounted up front will need something.
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OrFab / Trailmaster have a bracket to relocate that motor, so you can use any jeep bumper.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...light=fab+2012

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