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Best bumper under $700???

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Old 01-25-2009, 06:53 AM
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Default Best bumper under $700???

Just as title says...lets see your front bumpers under $700 and bumper/winch combos under $1000. I am posting b/c I was ready to order a Shrockworks mid-width in the next few weeks, and have only heard bad things (like waiting over 6 MONTHS! for a bumper.) I have seen others have them in stock, but they jack up the price. I really wanted the shrockworks, but am opening up to others. I just cant see paying over $700 for a bumper. If you dont want to say total cost, dont post I think there are a lot of budget bumper shoppers on the forum............please include:

1 your pics,
2 what you like/dislike
3 where you got it
4 total cost

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Old 01-25-2009, 07:11 AM
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WEll I am going to have to say this one.



It looks kind of large and lumbering but it gets the job done REALLY well.
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Old 01-25-2009, 07:23 AM
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LoD mid width winch bumper....



http://www.4x4xplor.com/lod/proddeta...JK-SIG-FRONT-M

LoD shorty winch bumper....



http://www.4x4xplor.com/lod/proddeta...JK-SIG-FRONT-S

Old 01-25-2009, 07:29 AM
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sorry, no pic right now

but I got the shrockworks... love it very much.

I lucked out, and got it from another forum member who was going somewhere else with the bumper....
anyways, $600, and had to drive 2 minutes out of my way to get it.

its on, but not completely installed... waiting a couple weeks to see if I get a winch for it.

Only dislike, is having to spread the power apart for the lights... and lack of front receiver hitch (though its very rare to see that with winch and lights) ... otherwise, it looks great (sorry, no pic, just have to trust me)

Though, after seeing the LoD above from WOL... I must say I do like the looks of those too

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Old 01-25-2009, 08:16 AM
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Wayoflife,
Can the lights be mounted on the mid width under the bar like they bare on the shorty?
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My vote is for the LOD midwidth, that's the one I'll be going with!
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Don't forget Nate's 4x4. $440, a little more for the light tabs and front receiver.
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Mopar bumper $550
Smitty Built winch $300
Lifetime winch warranty $40

Total $890

I like it because the winch is low and wont block the radiator.

Plus the dealer cant complain about a mopar bumper


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Originally Posted by goldtr8
Mopar bumper $550
Smitty Built winch $300
Lifetime winch warranty $40

Total $890

I like it because the winch is low and wont block the radiator.

Plus the dealer can complain about a mopar bumper

I really like these except for the tow hooks. This would be perfect without the crush cans and some shackle mounts instead.
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both those LODs are mega nice!


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