Stubby Bumper Suggestions
12-03-2013 | 04:06 PM
#13
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From: Portage, Mi
12-03-2013 | 04:22 PM
#15
JK Super Freak
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From: Aggieland
You should consider the Bestop Highrock 4x4 Narrow bumper.
It's got pretty much everything you ask for, though not exactly a low winch mount. All in all, it's about $420 for the bumper, well below your budget. Plus, it compliments the JK's front end very well in my opinion.
It's got pretty much everything you ask for, though not exactly a low winch mount. All in all, it's about $420 for the bumper, well below your budget. Plus, it compliments the JK's front end very well in my opinion.
12-04-2013 | 06:58 AM
#16
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Austin, TX
The JK's do run hot, but to be honest I've not noticed or had any problems due to it sitting that high. I'm sure Warn would have addressed it if it was an issue. Have not heard any complaints as well. One thing to consider is the bumpers with ad on parts that can get way out of your budget. I was looking at one and starting price was under $400. After they additional parts it drove up the cost to well over $800!
I've researched and considered this, but really prefer the look of an aftermarket bumper.
You should consider the Bestop Highrock 4x4 Narrow bumper.
It's got pretty much everything you ask for, though not exactly a low winch mount. All in all, it's about $420 for the bumper, well below your budget. Plus, it compliments the JK's front end very well in my opinion.
It's got pretty much everything you ask for, though not exactly a low winch mount. All in all, it's about $420 for the bumper, well below your budget. Plus, it compliments the JK's front end very well in my opinion.
12-04-2013 | 07:07 AM
#17
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Grovetown GA
I'm running the Hybrid stubby without the factory lights and I love it! It definitely gives you the low winch mount and a few options for mounting lamps depending on which end caps you go with!
12-04-2013 | 10:49 AM
#18
JK Junkie
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From: Auburn Maine
The ACE has beautiful details like the fine details of the clean even welding and the first class powder coat
It's also comes with grade 8 mounting hardware
I've winched people out a few times at Jeep jamborees and the bumper never creaked or loosened up at all
Not a salesman, just a huge fan
Matthew
It's also comes with grade 8 mounting hardware
I've winched people out a few times at Jeep jamborees and the bumper never creaked or loosened up at all
Not a salesman, just a huge fan
Matthew
12-04-2013 | 12:28 PM
#19
JK Enthusiast
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From: Boise, Idaho
Man. The OP is where I was at for the last few weeks. The issue I discovered was everything was a compromise. There is only so much room, even when you move the vacuum pump. I was considering the LOD stubby but it sticks out a little far to give room for lights. I looked at Expedition One core, but its a tad wide. I finally settled for the JCR Dagger stubby which doesn't have a sunken winch but did have a plate for the fairlead.
You really can't go wrong. Good. Luck.
Poison Spyder bumpers look sweet as well.
You really can't go wrong. Good. Luck.
Poison Spyder bumpers look sweet as well.
12-04-2013 | 02:09 PM
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JK Junkie
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From: Auburn Maine
Man. The OP is where I was at for the last few weeks. The issue I discovered was everything was a compromise. There is only so much room, even when you move the vacuum pump. I was considering the LOD stubby but it sticks out a little far to give room for lights. I looked at Expedition One core, but its a tad wide. I finally settled for the JCR Dagger stubby which doesn't have a sunken winch but did have a plate for the fairlead.
You really can't go wrong. Good. Luck.
Poison Spyder bumpers look sweet as well.
You really can't go wrong. Good. Luck.
Poison Spyder bumpers look sweet as well.
I had to scurry and order a new bumper, luckily the Ace people had a stubby that was the exact same bolt pattern, so I was able to get that shipped ASAP (Thank you Northridge and there three locations!)
It arrived just in time
Matthew