prey23

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Newb here...

Quick run down. Just got my 1st Jeep and am low in funds right now for any dream mods. My front bumper was recently dinged, therefore giving me somewhat of an excuse for my first mod.

Basically, I want to replace the front with the above mentioned style bumper. The only drawback is that my jeep is bone stock and i'm looking to gather some opinions on the look of an aftermarket bumber on stock, no lift, org 17" rims/whls..

I've attached an attemp at a before/after photoshop....your opinion is appreciated.

Paul R

Adding a good aftermarket bumper is not dependent upon other mods. The only negative impact is that if you add a very heavy bumper, it could cause some sag in the springs and cause your Jeep to be nose heavy. That can be corrected cheaply with some coil spacers, or more expensively (and better) with some stouter springs.

You will find that you can do mods one by one in most cases and get by, but each mod you do will lead you to want another to make it "better"...

There is a reason why we say Jeep stands for "Just Empty Every Pocket".

Good luck!

PagosaGlen

Good job on the photoshop. At first I was wondering why you needed an opinion if the bumper was already on.

The only thing I do not like about the XHD is the hoop looks too small to me when seen in person (Im sure I just pissed off a bunch of folks, sorry).

Another stubby bumper that has a good look is the EVO.

4fit?

Here is a recent thread with lots of pics of the XHD bumper. Take a look in there for sure.

Coondog33

I have this bumper with lights and a hoop attached...its a pretty light bumper..I havent had any sag with it...not much if any heavier than stock one...I think it would look great with a stock JK...just my opinion..

robsjeep9

Here's my XHD .... Just do it.... Every time you add a mod the jeep looks better... And it's hard to stop adding.... Throw some wider beefier tires on.., new rims or paint your rims black and the jeep will look totally different(wider tires) ..... As one person wrote on this forum.... Adding mod's to your Jeep is more addictive then Heroin!!!!

apeezee

Does anyone know the actual weight of this bumper and the weight of the stock one for comparison? I'm also thinking of getting this for my stock rubi

scottinnorman

I had been having the same issue... which bumper? Do I need to keep my factory lights? What about a winch later? Do I need one with extra off-road lights?

I have done a lot of research and this is a great all around bumper with a bunch of changable options and the weight should not affect the front end.

prey23

Thanks for the responses and feedback. This hobby will def run my pockets dry..

Lovin the stubby bumper look with the beefed up tires and lifts...i see many pics of them.

I guess for now, i'll drop in a new bumper and work my way up..

JK44M

It's not extremely heavy. I have it with the end caps and hoop. It will not drop the front until you put in a winch. When I had my bumper installed without the Winch. The front didn't drop at all. It did droped about 3/4" after I installed the winch.