$500 to spend on a bumper!!

[Jmjnewbold]

Motobilt makes some incredible bumpers.
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http://www.motobilt.com/

This bumper doesn't quite cover the outside of the grille. With that being said do you worry about obstacles hitting the grille?

 

[Sharkey]

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.

The EVO bumper (and others) are short for a reason.

You need shorter bumpers to clear bigger tires and you want the ability to put your tires against an obstacle so your bumper doesn't get hung up.

 

[Jmjnewbold]

The EVO bumper (and others) are short for a reason.

You need shorter bumpers to clear bigger tires and you want the ability to put your tires against an obstacle so your bumper doesn't get hung up.

So, by using the tires instead of your bumper against an obstacle you keep your rig rolling forward? So would a stinger just get in the way then?

 

[MedixJK]

So, by using the tires instead of your bumper against an obstacle you keep your rig rolling forward? So would a stinger just get in the way then?

I believe Sharkey is refering to nosing up to a rock or ledge. A narrow bumper lets you put your front tire right on the obstacle. The stinger wont be in the way unless you plan on crawling up a verticle wall. If the rock or ledge is tall, you can approach at a slight angle to avoid hitting the bumper first.

 

[Jmjnewbold]

I believe Sharkey is refering to nosing up to a rock or ledge. A narrow bumper lets you put your front tire right on the obstacle. The stinger wont be in the way unless you plan on crawling up a verticle wall. If the rock or ledge is tall, you can approach at a slight angle to avoid hitting the bumper first.

Oh ok, gotcha!

 

[Jmjnewbold]

Oh ok, gotcha!

So, is there ever a concern while off-roading that your bumper might be too narrow and you could damage the body/grille?

 

[thardy]

So, is there ever a concern while off-roading that your bumper might be too narrow and you could damage the body/grille?

Not unless you're just being a complete idiot and not paying attention to where you're driving.

 

[Jmjnewbold]

Not unless you're just being a complete idiot and not paying attention to where you're driving.

See, I gotta stop listening to friends and stick to this for. LOL

 

[Benito]

So, is there ever a concern while off-roading that your bumper might be too narrow and you could damage the body/grille?

I could never see that being an issue if you plan your line over an obstacle properly. The obstacle will have to be very odd to reach into grill

 

[Jmjnewbold]

I could never see that being an issue if you plan your line over an obstacle properly. The obstacle will have to be very odd to reach into grill

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Your jeep looks super clean! The bumper looks great! Did it come painted??

 

[Benito]

Thanks, It is the steel Evo 1/4 pounder w/stinger and it comes powder coated. The aluminum version does not come coated

 

[Jmjnewbold]

Thanks, It is the steel Evo 1/4 pounder w/stinger and it comes powder coated. The aluminum version does not come coated

Looks sick! How much did the bumper set you back?

 

[Chasemccl]

Ace mid width stinger last time I checked if you search around a little bit you can get pretty close to $500

 

[Benito]

Looks sick! How much did the bumper set you back?

Retails for $650 w/ stinger, $400 w/o stinger. I bet a supporting vender could give you some sort of discount. I was at a food drive that was held by a local jeep club yesterday and I saw a few different bumpers, a lot of smittybuilt, poison spider, ACE, LOD, and a few other unknown brands and The gussets get on the 1/4 pounders stinger is probably the beefiest.

 

[Sharkey]

Ace mid width stinger last time I checked if you search around a little bit you can get pretty close to $500 View attachment 176592

Just don't bump a tree or it might cave in. (At least I think it was an ACE that caved in the JKX trip)

 

[OverlanderJK]

Just don't bump a tree or it might cave in. (At least I think it was an ACE that caved in the JKX trip)

That was a JCR.

 

[Sharkey]

That was a JCR.

That's right. :doh:

 

[piginajeep]

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[tonytony9]

I love this front bumper and you can usually find it very cheap. http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/102.htm Not sure if you can do anything about fog lights though.

 

[Jmjnewbold]

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Ouch!! I thought JCR made real quality stuff??