Picking out new front bumper...hoop or stinger?
08-09-2013 | 11:51 AM
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JK Super Freak
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Ask yourself if you need a stinger. The idea is it is there to prevent front end rollovers on steep descents (off ledges, etc) by stoping the roll long enough for the driver to react and throttle out, or to keep the hood off the ground and protect the engine should you indeed roll.
08-09-2013 | 11:54 AM
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JK Enthusiast
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Love my JCR Stinger, gets tons of compliments. I like it since it is a good point of reference to the front of the Jeep; I can clear brush and dont have to worry about damaging the whole front in. Just pull out some touch up bedliner. I agree that it shouldnt be to big since that just looks bad IMO but if you can find one that isnt stupidly large then go for it.
08-09-2013 | 12:03 PM
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JK Enthusiast
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Hello
I'm getting an ACE Pro rear bumper/tire carrier and really soon after that I'm getting a new front bumper, planning to stick with ACE...
looking at the mid width one, big question is hoop or stinger?
I really want the stinger but seeing how its not a modular system, if I change my later I'm outta luck
Would love to hear from folks with stingers, I have dumb questions like how long does it take to get used to having that extra hunk of steel sticking out in front of you?
Any big pro's for the stinger? Or how about for the hoop?
Matthew
I'm getting an ACE Pro rear bumper/tire carrier and really soon after that I'm getting a new front bumper, planning to stick with ACE...
looking at the mid width one, big question is hoop or stinger?
I really want the stinger but seeing how its not a modular system, if I change my later I'm outta luck
Would love to hear from folks with stingers, I have dumb questions like how long does it take to get used to having that extra hunk of steel sticking out in front of you?
Any big pro's for the stinger? Or how about for the hoop?
Matthew
08-09-2013 | 12:24 PM
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JK Freak
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From: Auburn Hills, MI
I have the BFH with trail stinger on mine; I like it as the top of the stinger is visible just above my hood line from the drivers seat and gives me an excellent reference for clearance on tight trails and quick steep drops.
Aside from that, aesthetically I prefer the look of the shorter bull/brush/brawler style bar.
Aside from that, aesthetically I prefer the look of the shorter bull/brush/brawler style bar.
08-09-2013 | 01:54 PM
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JK Enthusiast
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Ask yourself if you need a stinger. The idea is it is there to prevent front end rollovers on steep descents (off ledges, etc) by stoping the roll long enough for the driver to react and throttle out, or to keep the hood off the ground and protect the engine should you indeed roll.
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08-09-2013 | 08:40 PM
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JK Junkie
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Just looked up the ACE bumpers from NR4x4, I personally like the stubby bumper better than the mid width for the fact of approach angles and not to mention the price difference. Have you looked at the Pro Series? Its about the same price as the mid width your looking at with the light bar added and it will give you boat loads of light on the trail. Just my
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Plus the install on the pro front bumper requires some grinding and then relocating and the mid bumper just bolts on...
I do like the option of a 20" light bar built into the bumper recess though
Matthew
08-09-2013 | 10:07 PM
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JK Junkie
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From: Auburn Maine
Thanks for the input I received...now I have make sure I picked the right front bumper!
Matthew