Front Bumper Desicisons, Need opinions!

moorecb3 · Mar 31, 2015

So, since I'm a college student and the years about over, its that time of the year that I can start working and upgrading my jeep again. That being said my next mod is going to be a new front bumper, I have it narrowed down to the evo 1/4 pounder, the Lod signature series shorty with stinger, and the PSC brawler lite with stinger, and cannot for the life of me pick one. So anyone that has ran any of these bumpers feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

Canvas JK · Mar 31, 2015

moorecb3 said:
So, since I'm a college student and the years about over, its that time of the year that I can start working and upgrading my jeep again. That being said my next mod is going to be a new front bumper, I have it narrowed down to the evo 1/4 pounder, the Lod signature series shorty with stinger, and the PSC brawler lite with stinger, and cannot for the life of me pick one. So anyone that has ran any of these bumpers feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

There is a LoD signature Series Shorty for sale on the forum

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?25370-Lod-front-bumper-for-sale

I have the Mid-With LoD and love it.

TheStick · Mar 31, 2015

I have heard great things about all 3, and your list is similar to mine. Pick the one you like the best and go for it. :thumb:

Lil Nasty · Apr 1, 2015

I chose the LOD sig series shorty. Liked the angular look and fog light holes. I didn't want to cut the crossmember so the others were out. I'm thinking about ordering the poison spider weld on pad-eyes to replace the ones on my LOD. I have the PS rear bumper and the tie down points are impressive compared to the LODs.

Also I wanted the winch to sit in the bumper. Louisiana gets hot and I didn't want my warn power plant blocking flow to my radiator.

NV375 · Apr 1, 2015

moorecb3 said:
.............anyone that has ran any of these bumpers feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

I just switched from the LoD Shorty W/O stinger to the EVO with stinger. My wife was not sure about removing a perfectly good bumper for a different one. The day after we got the jeep back she took a close look at the new one and said it was a work of art. All three are good bumpers. My vote still goes to EVO Manufacturing.

wayoflife · Apr 1, 2015

moorecb3 said:
So, since I'm a college student and the years about over, its that time of the year that I can start working and upgrading my jeep again. That being said my next mod is going to be a new front bumper, I have it narrowed down to the evo 1/4 pounder, the Lod signature series shorty with stinger, and the PSC brawler lite with stinger, and cannot for the life of me pick one. So anyone that has ran any of these bumpers feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

Honestly, all 3 are great choices and I have personally run the LoD and EVO. That being said, I checked your profile and didn't see any rocker guards listed in it. If you don't have any, I might recommend that you get a set BEFORE you consider getting a new front bumper. Just my opinion.

JK2DR · Apr 1, 2015

Ive only had the psc for about 4 months now, no complaints though. Very easy install and feels well made.

moorecb3 · Apr 1, 2015

Thanks for all the input guys! Im glad to here that there all good choices, ill probably go with the evo, or posion spyder as there the two that look the best to me, only thing is I like how the evo has a recessed winch, and I like how the posion spyder keeps the fogs. Decisions, decisions..

moorecb3 · Apr 1, 2015

wayoflife said:
Honestly, all 3 are great choices and I have personally run the LoD and EVO. That being said, I checked your profile and didn't see any rocker guards listed in it. If you don't have any, I might recommend that you get a set BEFORE you consider getting a new front bumper. Just my opinion.

Rocker guards were actually next on my list. Ive been doing some research to try and find some that were more budget friendly and would still protect my jeep.

Jake Wilson · Apr 1, 2015

moorecb3 said:
Rocker guards were actually next on my list. Ive been doing some research to try and find some that were more budget friendly and would still protect my jeep.

That is one area that can get VERY exspensive if you get cheap. I can say I have known 3 people who have gone cheap on there sliders and have regretted it. My recommendation is do it right the first time. That way you don't have to buy it again.

BlackRubiJKU · Apr 1, 2015

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moorecb3 said:
So, since I'm a college student and the years about over, its that time of the year that I can start working and upgrading my jeep again. That being said my next mod is going to be a new front bumper, I have it narrowed down to the evo 1/4 pounder, the Lod signature series shorty with stinger, and the PSC brawler lite with stinger, and cannot for the life of me pick one. So anyone that has ran any of these bumpers feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

I have BRAND NEW powder coated Poison Spyder BFH front AND rear for sale. They have not even been installed!

Lil Nasty · Apr 2, 2015

moorecb3 said:
Thanks for all the input guys! Im glad to here that there all good choices, ill probably go with the evo, or posion spyder as there the two that look the best to me, only thing is I like how the evo has a recessed winch, and I like how the posion spyder keeps the fogs. Decisions, decisions..

And that's why I chose LOD. I liked the looks of the PS the best. The EVO didn't keep the fogs. It's all a compromise.

Havoc40 · Apr 2, 2015

I went through the same dilemma with the same 3 bumpers. Personally, I thought the EVO Pro was the best looking and wanted the recessed winch. No fogs killed it for me though. I thought about giving it to the shop behind me and laser cutting spots for flush mount Rigids...but preferred them recessed back into the bumper.

Ultimately I decided on the Brawler Lite, since the Zeon doesn't take up too much grill/radiator surface area. My Jeep is finally going to be out of the body shop Friday to install! Tired of looking at it in my office

ski313 · Apr 2, 2015

Would anyone with a poison spyder bumper with brawler bar be willing to tell me how far out the brawler bar sticks out from the grill? Maybe a side photo? I am also struggling with my front bumper decision. So many great choices. Thanks in advance

JCDriller · Apr 2, 2015

I know it's not a huge brand, but there if a company local to me here in SoCal called Full Metal Fabworks. I love their pinnacle series front bumper

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Kpalas · Apr 2, 2015

ski313 said:
Would anyone with a poison spyder bumper with brawler bar be willing to tell me how far out the brawler bar sticks out from the grill? Maybe a side photo? I am also struggling with my front bumper decision. So many great choices. Thanks in advance

Here's my side shot. I can measure it when I get home if you want.

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moorecb3 · Apr 2, 2015

Havoc40 said:
I went through the same dilemma with the same 3 bumpers. Personally, I thought the EVO Pro was the best looking and wanted the recessed winch. No fogs killed it for me though. I thought about giving it to the shop behind me and laser cutting spots for flush mount Rigids...but preferred them recessed back into the bumper.

Ultimately I decided on the Brawler Lite, since the Zeon doesn't take up too much grill/radiator surface area. My Jeep is finally going to be out of the body shop Friday to install! Tired of looking at it in my office

Love the paint job on the bumper! yeah I just gotta decide how important the fogs are for me.

ski313 · Apr 2, 2015

Kpalas, thanks for the photo. You're set up looks amazing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble to measure, I would appreciate it. Thanks again.

Havoc40 · Apr 2, 2015

moorecb3 said:
Love the paint job on the bumper! yeah I just gotta decide how important the fogs are for me.

Thanks. It's 2 coats of fine textured powder coat. I cut up a plate and rattle canned red for the logo. I'm pleased with how it turned out...the picture doesn't do it justice.

Fogs were important to me for times off the trail. Probably could have lived without them, just didn't want to. A wide LED bar on the EVO does look badass...that bumper keeps growing on me.

Kpalas · Apr 2, 2015

ski313 said:
Kpalas, thanks for the photo. You're set up looks amazing. If it wouldn't be too much trouble to measure, I would appreciate it. Thanks again.

No problem.

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