Help me pick the perfect front bumper.
12-21-2011, 03:04 PM
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Can't beat this one if you ask me. And it has a cool "W" on it. Warn / Wrangler ?http://www.quadratec.com/products/12122_100_07.htm
12-21-2011, 06:34 PM
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Bad iPhone picture at night, but that's on a stock 2012 Rubicon. Factory fog lights. That's a 15" MBP resting on the passenger-side front wheel, for scale.
Few warnings, re: 2012 - if you get the skid plate, there are two bolts for the skid plate that won't pass the frame front plates. Don't install those before attaching the bumper. I haven't tried adding them after the install, I doubt they are necessary with all the bolts, but it might be possible (I'll get under the Jeep when it stops raining, and try). RE: winch, people say you can use the stock cables, but I needed an extra 1.5 foot of the positive cable to route the power how I wanted. I just took apart the winch and ran my own cable. Others have done it with what comes with the winch, I might have just been frustrated.
I have a Warn 9.5 cti-s.Also, I had to trim the crash bar with a sawzall, a rotary cutting tool would have been easier, but it's a quick job. I was wary of chopping stuff on a brand new vehicle, but it's an easy job and really doesn't take much trimming to make right. If you don't feel comfortable doing it, just pay some shop a small ($50 should do it) fee to spend the 10 minutes doing the little cuts necessary. It took me about 3 minutes to do with a sawzall, would have been 1 minute if it had been a rotary cutting tool. Honestly, you could do it with a Dremel and 30 minutes if you didn't have anything else (get a few good metal cutting wheels).
I'm VERY happy with this bumper (PSC Brawler Lite, with plate gussets and brawler bar). I can't think of anything I'd want different now that I've got it installed, beyond knowing about the bolt/frame-plate issue beforehand. I bought it from Northridge 4x4 based on David's suggestion, and it was squared away - I see why he suggested it. I got it delivered powder coated as you see in the photo, and it's amazing. Same with the skid plate, which completely protects the e-disconnect sway bar.
Also, buy a universal joint if you don't have one. Trust me on this.
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12-21-2011, 06:39 PM
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Excellent information. This is pushing me closer to the PSC. It looks sharp.
This was prior to me re-wiring the winch and so forth, but you'll get the idea:
Bad iPhone picture at night, but that's on a stock 2012 Rubicon.
Few warnings, re: 2012 - if you get the skid plate, there are two bolts for the skid plate that won't pass the frame front plates. Don't install those before attaching the bumper. I haven't tried adding them after the install, I doubt they are necessary with all the bolts, but it might be possible (I'll get under the Jeep when it stops raining, and try). RE: winch, people say you can use the stock cables, but I needed an extra 1.5 foot of the positive cable to route the power how I wanted. I just took apart the winch and ran my own cable. Others have done it with what comes with the winch, I might have just been frustrated. I have a Warn 9.5 cti-s.
Also, I had to trim the crash bar with a sawzall, a rotary cutting tool would have been easier, but it's a quick job. I was wary of chopping stuff on a brand new vehicle, but it's an easy job and really doesn't take much trimming to make right. If you don't feel comfortable doing it, just pay some shop a small ($50 should do it) fee to spend the 10 minutes doing the little cuts necessary. It took me about 3 minutes to do with a sawzall, would have been 1 minute if it had been a rotary cutting tool. Honestly, you could do it with a Dremel and 30 minutes if you didn't have anything else (get a few good metal cutting wheels).
I'm VERY happy with this bumper (PSC Brawler Lite, with plate gussets and brawler bar). I can't think of anything I'd want different now that I've got it installed, beyond knowing about the bolt/frame-plate issue beforehand. I bought it from Northridge 4x4 based on David's suggestion, and it was squared away - I see why he suggested it. I got it delivered powder coated as you see in the photo, and it's amazing. Same with the skid plate, which completely protects the e-disconnect sway bar.
Bad iPhone picture at night, but that's on a stock 2012 Rubicon.
Few warnings, re: 2012 - if you get the skid plate, there are two bolts for the skid plate that won't pass the frame front plates. Don't install those before attaching the bumper. I haven't tried adding them after the install, I doubt they are necessary with all the bolts, but it might be possible (I'll get under the Jeep when it stops raining, and try). RE: winch, people say you can use the stock cables, but I needed an extra 1.5 foot of the positive cable to route the power how I wanted. I just took apart the winch and ran my own cable. Others have done it with what comes with the winch, I might have just been frustrated.
I have a Warn 9.5 cti-s.Also, I had to trim the crash bar with a sawzall, a rotary cutting tool would have been easier, but it's a quick job. I was wary of chopping stuff on a brand new vehicle, but it's an easy job and really doesn't take much trimming to make right. If you don't feel comfortable doing it, just pay some shop a small ($50 should do it) fee to spend the 10 minutes doing the little cuts necessary. It took me about 3 minutes to do with a sawzall, would have been 1 minute if it had been a rotary cutting tool. Honestly, you could do it with a Dremel and 30 minutes if you didn't have anything else (get a few good metal cutting wheels).
I'm VERY happy with this bumper (PSC Brawler Lite, with plate gussets and brawler bar). I can't think of anything I'd want different now that I've got it installed, beyond knowing about the bolt/frame-plate issue beforehand. I bought it from Northridge 4x4 based on David's suggestion, and it was squared away - I see why he suggested it. I got it delivered powder coated as you see in the photo, and it's amazing. Same with the skid plate, which completely protects the e-disconnect sway bar.
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Originally Posted by ormandj
Also, buy a universal joint if you don't have one. Trust me on this.
12-21-2011, 07:49 PM
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I would love some suggestions regarding a new front bumper for my '12 Sahara JKU
My requirements are pretty straight forward.
1. I would like the new bumper to include hoop/bull bar.
2. Direct fit with basic installation on a 2012.
3. Retain stock foglight capability.
4. Must come painted.
5. NOT an AEV.
6. $900 or less give or take for shipping.
7. Winch capability would be nice but is not mandatory.
Pics are welcome.
Thanks in advance for any help!
My requirements are pretty straight forward.
1. I would like the new bumper to include hoop/bull bar.
2. Direct fit with basic installation on a 2012.
3. Retain stock foglight capability.
4. Must come painted.
5. NOT an AEV.
6. $900 or less give or take for shipping.
7. Winch capability would be nice but is not mandatory.
Pics are welcome.
Thanks in advance for any help!
12-22-2011, 04:29 AM
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Comes with winch plate (need countersunk harware). Takes fogs front & rear. Comes powdercoated or gloss black. Bought on Amazon, total cost was right at 1K. Easy install...for mine, no grinding, no relocation of vacuum pump. Obviously not AEV. Will stop an RPG...
Comes with winch plate (need countersunk harware). Takes fogs front & rear. Comes powdercoated or gloss black. Bought on Amazon, total cost was right at 1K. Easy install...for mine, no grinding, no relocation of vacuum pump. Obviously not AEV. Will stop an RPG...
^ I like that rear alot, I just wish it had a built in tire carrier.
