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Old 10-20-2014, 05:22 PM
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Can someone point me to a stubby that looks about like this that isn't $650?



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Would like something that I can use the stock fogs, no winch.
Old 10-20-2014, 06:03 PM
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That RR is like $250 if you just want the base. No clue where you got $650 from unless you're looking for aluminum.
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JcrOffroad, Inc. Dagger Stubby Front Winch Bumper - JK Wrangler

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$60 and about 10 minutes of your time.

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Originally Posted by jadmt
$60 and about 10 minutes of your time.

That does look nice!
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I went with a Warn Stubby...under $400...And you can use stock fog lights...AND you do not need to run a winch unless you want...AND it come with mounts for d-ring shackles.


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Old 10-20-2014, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jkrubcon
Can someone point me to a stubby that looks about like this that isn't $650?



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Would like something that I can use the stock fogs, no winch.
I have this bumper. Head on over to Amazon and type:

Rugged Ridge 11542.02 All-Terrain Modular Front Bumper
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$60 and about 10 minutes of your time.

Looks nice. My only issue with cutting a stock bumper is that it's still a plastic stock bumper. I wanted something that I can hit a rock/tree/other obstacle with and not worry about damage.
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Originally Posted by ShutterBug
Looks nice. My only issue with cutting a stock bumper is that it's still a plastic stock bumper. I wanted something that I can hit a rock/tree/other obstacle with and not worry about damage.
there is steel under that plastic and if you damage the plastic then they are a dime a dozen to replace. They bumps up front are crush cans and they are designed to slow your vehicle down in a slow speed crash so that your air bags don't go off if impact is not that great. Not sure a heavy steel bumper would do that. Lots cheaper replacing bumpers then air bags.
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Originally Posted by jadmt
there is steel under that plastic and if you damage the plastic then they are a dime a dozen to replace. They bumps up front are crush cans and they are designed to slow your vehicle down in a slow speed crash so that your air bags don't go off if impact is not that great. Not sure a heavy steel bumper would do that. Lots cheaper replacing bumpers then air bags.
I know what's under the bumper. It's why I got rid of it.

Airbags are deployed by inertia, not because of the bumper.

I don't look at my bumper as a disposable item.

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