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After market bumper that will not rust???

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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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Default After market bumper that will not rust???

I am looking to add an after market bumper to my 2008 Rubicon unlimited.

One of my top criteria is no rust durability.

Any suggestions or previous write ups??

Thank you!
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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A few vendors offer a line of aluminum bumpers. No rust and light weight.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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as mentioned, if you don't want rust, you'll need to go aluminum.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Thanks!!

Anyone know the brands that are aluminum?
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
as mentioned, if you don't want rust, you'll need to go aluminum.
but in Iowa I have had problems with aluminum it will oxidize from the liquid salt all over the road in the winter
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JK-1
but in Iowa I have had problems with aluminum it will oxidize from the liquid salt all over the road in the winter
this is very true. when it comes to salt, there's no winning. sure glad i live in socal.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
this is very true. when it comes to salt, there's no winning. sure glad i live in socal.
powder coating will chip and peel and rust(not much luck with it either)........ I have chose to bedline everything simply just touch it up a couple times a year or after trailriding and it will last forever and doesnt have the lip left by chipping powder coating
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Iceland Off-Road offers fiberglass front bumpers for JK's. They have winch mount models also. Wrangler JK
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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LINE-X the bumper it wont rust.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Really? Worried about rust? Don't be! The bumper of your choice can always be powder-coated, painted, or bed-lined!!! Multiple times too; you can do it every 3 years if you like! Steel is strong but just takes a lil up-keep, much better than an aluminum bumper or fiberglass... IMO
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