Front BUMPER comparison
JK Junkie
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From: North Alabama
JK Junkie
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From: North Alabama
Last edited by JK-Rubi; Dec 22, 2008 at 01:35 PM.
JK Enthusiast
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No, just pulled off the original unused roller fairlead and cable (both for sale) and bolted on the X-Line. Since my bumper was already fully mounted it was challenging to get the hawse bolts in from the back as there is not much space so only short ones will work. Bolting from the front would be easier for this reason. Now if you are mounting the fairlead during install before the winch is in place then you have plenty of room to get to the back side. I'm very pleased with the overall install.
JK Super Freak
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From: St. Louis, MO
JK Freak
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WOW,, what a great thread !! There sure are alot of options. I just need to figure out which bumpers would work with a towing setup for behind a motorhome.
I sure do like that ARB and the smitty bilt. And that new Mopar with the light cut outs is nice also.
I sure do like that ARB and the smitty bilt. And that new Mopar with the light cut outs is nice also.
JK Super Freak
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From: St. Louis, MO
I could have sworn the ARB came with the shackle mounts for towing setup.
JK Freak
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Here are some pics of the bumper thus far...
Christmas came early this year:
Unpacking the goodies:
Finally, my bumper has arrived:
Turn signal slots and ARB logo, soon to be removed:
Let the welding begin:
And finally the line-x:
Now comes the hard part - installation!!!
Christmas came early this year:
Unpacking the goodies:
Finally, my bumper has arrived:
Turn signal slots and ARB logo, soon to be removed:
Let the welding begin:
And finally the line-x:
Now comes the hard part - installation!!!
Who did you order your bumper from?
