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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Stock JKU Sahara - Rescue Green, I've picked out my new tires, Mickey T MTZs (stock size replacement) on Pro Comp Series 7005 Cast-Blast™ Finish Alloy Wheel - Black.

So I started think ahead about bumpers, but they are almost as hard to pick out as tires and wheels.

I will be staying stock (no lift) for now...daily driver of 120Km each day to and from work.

Need suggestions on bumpers....don't think I need to go too wild, it would look odd to have such a heavy duty bumper on a stock rig. The stubbies are for the rock crawler folks, and not a big fan of tube.

I'm a light trail daily driver who what's something other then 'stock look'

Personal taste for me...no chrome...no offense.

Finally a place I could mount a winch later, ya' know.

Anyone know of a bumper (front and rear) that would fit the bill on this one, and not 'look out of place'.

Thanks !!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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I know Pavement Ends offer both a stout front and rear bumper. The front uses the OEM fogs and has d-ring tabs if you want that extra rugged look. It is narrow, but more of a mid-width design I think. They offer a winch mount plate separate from the bumper, so you don't have that hole you get with other bumpers (at least with recessed winch platforms).

It is a simplistic design that you either love or hate, but best of all the bumpers are relatively inexpensive. Something to consider!
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Check out Hanson or Rock Hard. Hanson designs are usually pretty low profile and light, they look very good on a JK, winch capable, and affordable. Rock Hard offers a lot of tube style bumpers as well as steel that also look great, but they might be a bit heavier than what you seem to be looking for.

You didn't say about your budget, but if lightweight, functional and great looks on a daily driver is what you're set on without a spending limit, try AEV bumpers
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by lone*krwler
I know Pavement Ends offer both a stout front and rear bumper. The front uses the OEM fogs and has d-ring tabs if you want that extra rugged look. It is narrow, but more of a mid-width design I think. They offer a winch mount plate separate from the bumper, so you don't have that hole you get with other bumpers (at least with recessed winch platforms).

It is a simplistic design that you either love or hate, but best of all the bumpers are relatively inexpensive. Something to consider!
That is what I have and I got mine because it works 100% with my stock fog lights, mounting brackets, and a winch can be added later but most importantly because its about 40lbs. Heavy bumpers I fear will affect my steering or breaking performance and I am also on stock suspension.


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