Trying to make a build list for my 2014 blue Polar Edition (4 door), but not sure which front bumper to get. I'm stuck between the SmittyBilt M.O.D. full width with bull bars, rampage front bumper, ARIES, or OR-FAB.

Trying to see if anyone runs any of these and how they like it? Was told SmittyBilts quality is ok but still good, ARIES is great but heavy. So just seeing hat people think of all of them.

 

rather damage the obstructon

 

Love my Westin. Smittybilt has the exact same one for a few more bucks. Matching winch plate rated over 12k lbs. plenty of options for mounting lights and other stuff. Bonus! My 2.5 gal viair tank fits perfectly inside it mounted to the factory crossmember so it's basically enclosed in steel and up front away from the engine and exhaust heat.

Here it is without the winch:


Here it is with the air tank and winch mounted:

 

MC front bumper #1401. not quite full width not quite stubby. very good build quality and the winch sits very low in the bumper which was really important to me. (no winch yet and this picture is missing my D rings)

 

Wait a few months smittybilt is coming out with gen 2 bumpers with factory fog

 

That is a nice bumper! First time I've seen that one. I have been debating bumpers for two years now. I like the Smitty Built bumpers. I know they are "cheap", but I LIKE the looks of the one with the solid center with the tube ends and bull bar. I think the more expensive ones are just too gawdy looking. I almost am thinking to just use the factory metal insert of the original bumper as my bumper. Only thing with that is I want my rear bumper to match somewhat the cosmetics of the front. Maybe I'll just wind up making my own. I want a winch flush mounted. And also want some HID projectors recessed into it.

 

thanks! i have been looking at bumpers for over a year and this is the one i really liked over and over again. you can't see in the pic but there is a huge hole for the winch. local shop has same front bumper with a warn xeon 10-s in it and it barely sits above the top of the bumper which is exactly what i wanted. eventually i'll want all the airflow i can for RIPP cooler.

 

Checked out crawler conceptz. Nice bumpers and priced very good. The smittybilt you are referring to is the SRC.

 

Rock Slide Engineering, stamped steel (no exposed welds) top quality powder coating. Also comes in aluminum.