Heavy Aftermarket Bumper Side Effects?
05-17-2013, 01:57 PM
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Heavy Aftermarket Bumper Side Effects?
Ok, it's finally come to replacing my bumpers (next on my list). Unfortunately, all of the bumpers I like are around the 70-80 pound range. When you guys replaced your factory bumpers with heavier ones, what kind of effects did you see? Was it that noticeable? I won't permanently mount a winch, so that extra weight won't be considered.
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05-17-2013, 02:00 PM
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I didn't see much difference with my front, but mine is a fairly light weight Bestop Pavement Ends steel bumper. The rear I noticed sagged less than 1/2 an inch. No biggie.
05-17-2013, 02:07 PM
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Just installed the JCROffroad Crusader stubby with skid plate on mine. Sticker on package said it weighed 83lbs. I forgot to measure a before and after measurement but I honestly can't tell if there is any sag or not. The ENGO 10k is going on this coming week so that will be the real test. I did however buy a 3/4 coil spacer just in case I do see a little sag but so far nothing.
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05-17-2013, 02:12 PM
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I wouldn't sweat it. 70-80 lbs is not going to drop you that much. Get two 40 lb dumbbells and lay them on top of your bumper. You're not going to see that much drop.
05-17-2013, 05:18 PM
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I added a JCR dagger stubby and a Milemarker with synthetic...around 130lbs. Beforehand, I replaced the front 14 coils for some 17s. It sits higher now than it did without the bumper/winch. Without the spring swap, my guess is I would have lost 1/2 to 3/4".
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Ok, it's finally come to replacing my bumpers (next on my list). Unfortunately, all of the bumpers I like are around the 70-80 pound range. When you guys replaced your factory bumpers with heavier ones, what kind of effects did you see? Was it that noticeable? I won't permanently mount a winch, so that extra weight won't be considered.
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I don't know if any one else had as bad a problem as I did but mine was a nightmare.i did add a winch as well just be prepared to have to add 2 inch spacers to the budget.if your implying your going to use a receiver front bumper they are very hard to find.
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