Best aftermarket bumper
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JK Junkie
Most of the complaints for AEV are that their suspension uses brackets or isn't complete, but the same argument could be made about other companies, or rust along the seam of the bumper, which they have released a kit for older bumpers so they have addressed the potential issue in states using MagCl.
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I have a Warn Elite full width and fit and finish is excellent and take the factory fogs and recesses the winch well.........
#23
JK Freak
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Unless Warn has changed their design,, I would stay clear of them. When I was installing my rear bumper, a M.O.R.E. product, I had a friend over who was having trouble getting his bumper, a Warn, adjusted so his tail gate would not slide across the top as it opened. In order to get it to work,, we had to oblong the mounting holes on the frame rail flanges. Additionally,, while his bumper was on the ground, I accidentally kicked the frame flange and it went "Booiiiinnngggg" back and fourth. Very flimsy. I tried kicking the same flange on my M.O.R.E. and almost broke my toe,, as there was no give or play whatsoever. Just my experience.
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I would recommend to go with ACE. Their products are guaranteed. See the pics in my profile. I have rear bumper with tire carrier and hi-lift mount, rock rails, front bumper, gusset reinforcements from ACE.
#25
JK Junkie
Check out VKS Fab also. Google search it and it will be the first results to come up. They do some great work and priced pretty reasonable also. 100% American made.
#26
If you live where roadsalt is used in the winter, you better choose wisely, for steel bumpers will look good until winter comes, and within a few months of roadsalt will look like absolute crap, powdercoated or not.
So if you go ahead with steel, seriously consider having it linex'd prior to installation.
TJM use to makes a stainless steel bullbar.
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So if you go ahead with steel, seriously consider having it linex'd prior to installation.
TJM use to makes a stainless steel bullbar.
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Jeep JK Wrangler T3 Winch Bar Steel | TJM Australia | 4x4 Accessories
Or this one?
TJM JEEP WRANGLER ROCK CRAWLER BUMPER FITS JK 07+ | EXPEDITION READY
#28
JK Enthusiast
with a small lift and more aggressive tires, the stubby look makes it look serious. the full lenght, more city ready...you know.
Back to the TJM, not sure any of these two are stainless steel.
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#29
I like them both, I tend to prefer the stubby style, but I'm like that with my 10A bumper too. one month it is full lenght, and the next month I cannot help but to remove the ends and stubby it.
with a small lift and more aggressive tires, the stubby look makes it look serious. the full lenght, more city ready...you know.
Back to the TJM, not sure any of these two are stainless steel.
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with a small lift and more aggressive tires, the stubby look makes it look serious. the full lenght, more city ready...you know.
Back to the TJM, not sure any of these two are stainless steel.
Sent from a nearby galaxy...