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ARB vs Expedition One Front Bumper

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Old 07-15-2009, 01:24 PM
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Default ARB vs Expedition One Front Bumper

Which front bumper do you guys thing would match the rear Expedition One bumper I've got on Black Sunshine? The ARB Delux or the Expedition One front bumper? I'm trying to decide on a full width as I'm not terribly fond of the stubby and want somethign that matches the lines of the JK very well like my rear bumper does.


Here's what my back looks like:




Here's the contenders!


Expedition One Front



ARB Delux Front Bumper



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Old 07-15-2009, 01:25 PM
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well since you have the Ex1 rear I wouls say EX1 front too but yo ucan't go wrong with ARB. Kills me they haven't made a rear bumper with carrier yet
Old 07-15-2009, 01:28 PM
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go with the expedition one
Old 07-15-2009, 01:37 PM
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Following the contour, Expedition One.
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I voted ARB, but I meant to vote for the Expedition one Although, I dont think you could go wrong with either one.
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The ARB has much smoother lines than the rear or the JK itself. I also like seeing some space between the front bumper and the fender. Makes it look more like the classic jeep/ 4X4 look than the new age minivan look.

Go with the E1!
Old 07-15-2009, 02:20 PM
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ARB!!!

I think it looks GREAT!
Old 07-15-2009, 03:46 PM
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I liked both of those bumpers as well.....but also liked the Iron Bull and the MBRP...........after much deliberation, I went with the MBRP - for four reasons - 1) I like the 3" diameter Bull Bar, 2) There are no 90 degree angles......as it switches from vertical to horizontal (front to top), it follows to 45 degree angles, 3) It reuses my factory fogs (saves $200+), and 4) It was less expensive then either of those delivered.

Just my opinion.
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I wish I knew if the LightForce Blitz lights would fit on the Expedition One bumper or could see a picture of them. I'd love to run a set but they're pretty darn big.
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I have the Expedition One rear bumper with the AEV front bumper, in my opinion the best looking bumper out there.



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