I have a 2013 Jeep Sahara, and I have been looking at getting a new bumper that has a brush guard. The more research I've done, the more lost and frustrated I've gotten. I was looking at the Rampage Recovery bumper, 1st photo, but it seems like the quality isn't that great. Some say the textured coating rubs off and signs of rust after a year of installation. I also looked at the Fab Four Lifestyle bumper, 2nd photo, and aside front the high price, it doesn't have anywhere to mount my front license plate and not sure if the price really makes it worth it? I like the look of both the Rampage and Fab Four. Has anyone installed an Aries brush guard with their stock bumper? Definitely the cheapest option, but at the end of the day you get what you pay for. So I'm really not sure what the best option is. I'd like the simplest to install [I'd prefer not to have to drill holes in my JK that weren't there] and the most functional at the end of the day, and obviously the looks play a huge roll in the decision. I felt like I had narrowed my options, but it doesn't seem that way anymore.


Just curious about other people's thoughts on this, their experiences with replacing the stock bumper with a new one, how installation went, good brand recommendations, etc. Post pictures of your new bumpers if you have any! Thanks in advance for the help!

 

Take a look at JCR Offroad. They make super high quality bumpers with minimal modifications needed. You have to paint them, but the price is very reasonable. I love mine and I think it will fit most if your requirements.

 

Most bumpers don't require drilling or cutting , to take off the bumper 8 bolts and the same putting a new one on

I have the rampage but I can not comment on the flaking or rust , I love my bumper and I have had it for 4 years with no issues

 

it has a bull bar , im not sure if that's the same . Very much quality . They make some light ones and heavy
ive been very happy with it . Strong

 

Take a look at Crawler Conceptz. I just ordered the ultra front and rear tonight. If your a Poison Spyder fan these are very familiar but with great pricing. There web site needs some work but there product looks great.

 

I agree 100% about JCR i love my bumper from them

 

LoD Armor-lite mid-width with bull bar... bumper weighs less than 60lbs.

 

Where did you get your Rampage from? And what finish did you buy? I've never seen it with the bars that go around the main headlights like yours. I like the look a lot.

 

I added on the bars around the grill and the finish is just dupicolor bedliner , I had the bumper sandblasted down because I wanted to use a paint that I could use for touch ups

After sandblasting

 

I'm pretty sure this is the LOD signature shorty (I've forgotten)