Jmjnewbold
Member
So I've got $500 to spend on a front bumper. I would like it to either have a stinger or option for one in the future. It's gotta have a winch mount and gotta house my fog lights. So what do you guys suggest??
$500 to spend on a bumper!!
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Skid_Kid
New member
Can I ask why fog lights are so important?
Jmjnewbold
Member
Since my jeep came with them I'd like to use them. Or At least an upgraded auxiliary light. I figure since the switch is integrated into the turn signal I can't use anything other than the factory fog lights or upgrades like the JW Speaker LEDs.
Sharkey
Word Ninja
Not true at all. It's pretty easy to use the factory fog switch to trigger a relay that then sends power to Rigid led's or just about any other light.
10frank9
Web Wheeler
I wired these LED fog lights into my stock harness, mounted them to my EVO Mfg 1/4 pounder.
highoctane
Caught the Bug
For as heavy duty, high quality, and good looking the evo quarter pounder bumper is, it's surprisingly affordable without the stinger, hell even with the stinger its still under $700. If you don't get the stinger on it now you have the option to add it later since it bolts onto the front and top of the bumper.
seanb123
New member
As of recent I've started to like these crawler concept bumpers. Stinger integrated all for 420$ not bad in my opinion
http://crawlerconceptz.com/index.php/products/bumpers/skinny-series/jk/sb-fog-004.html
http://crawlerconceptz.com/index.php/products/bumpers/skinny-series/jk/sb-fog-004.html
ScoobyCarolanNC
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Jmjnewbold
Member
The EVO and the crawler concepts requires frame modifications, or at least the crash bar. I know it doesn't necessarily void my warranty, but hacking into my jeeps frame is a little scary! I don't own a sawzall, just hand tools.
The mottobuilt is more than $500, right?
When looking at a bumper what features are important?
Is there a min thickness the steel should be?
How can I know if a bumper isn't made in the USA?
Some bumpers come bare, is that better or worse than ones that come painted/powder coated?
The mottobuilt is more than $500, right?
When looking at a bumper what features are important?
Is there a min thickness the steel should be?
How can I know if a bumper isn't made in the USA?
Some bumpers come bare, is that better or worse than ones that come painted/powder coated?
MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
Only the Crawler Conceptz "Skinny series" require any sort of cutting. The EVO quarter pounder requires you to cut off the air Damn mount and is pretty much useless.
ScoobyCarolanNC
Active Member
$499 but 10% off sale, comes bare, requires no cutting (just bore out 2 holes to 9/16), made in the USA by hand.
Jmjnewbold
Member
So, you don't have to cut anything?
MR.Ty
Token East Coast Guy
For the Crawler Conceptz "Ultimate" and "Ultra" series no you don't. The EVO one yes, but you are cutting off a useless piece of metal that is only there to mount the stock plastic air damn too.
MedixJK
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Check out the CC ultra series i just put on in my build thread.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?t=24410
Jmjnewbold
Member
That looks clean! Did you paint it or have it done?
Jmjnewbold
Member
I talked to a buddy locally and he suggested that I look for a bumper that is wider than the grille so obstacles don't destroy it. For those with narrower bumpers like the EVO and some others, are obstacles really gonna get up there? It's hard to believe for me.
MedixJK
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I primed and painted it. Was $550 to my door. I realize you said $500, but its close. Buy what you want the first time. Dont do it twice like i did.
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ScoobyCarolanNC
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Came out great!
Jmjnewbold
Member
It definitely looks really nice!! Decisions, decisions[emoji53][emoji53]