Best Rear Bumper
10-17-2007, 03:10 AM
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Is the PJ out yet?
I am having a hard time deciding, all things considered, which rear bumper is best overall. Price is not an important consideration.
I am open to suggestions and your input, but my current short list is: Jeeperman and Purejeep (both with the rear tire carrier).
I am waiting until DC publishes 2008 pricing to order a 08 2 door Rubicon. The Rubicon will be used to tow on a trailer behind my motor home. Therefore, it will get some use on pavement, when I travel, however I am going to purchase it primarily for wheeling, as I have other vehicles to use for daily driving.
Pictures of your bumpers and your decision making process in its purchase would be appreciated.
I am open to suggestions and your input, but my current short list is: Jeeperman and Purejeep (both with the rear tire carrier).
I am waiting until DC publishes 2008 pricing to order a 08 2 door Rubicon. The Rubicon will be used to tow on a trailer behind my motor home. Therefore, it will get some use on pavement, when I travel, however I am going to purchase it primarily for wheeling, as I have other vehicles to use for daily driving.
Pictures of your bumpers and your decision making process in its purchase would be appreciated.
10-17-2007, 03:39 AM
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I just received my Fab Four rear bumper, the shipping weight on it is # 179 lbs. I would guess the box and packing (wood & cardboard) weighs at least # 25 lbs. That would put the bumper and mounting hardware somewhere between # 150 lbs and # 160 lbs. I can't imagine a bumper made much stouter than this one. I would guess none will go much over #160 lbs.
10-17-2007, 04:38 AM
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I installed a rockhard rear bumper and they bumper and tire carrier came packaged seperatley. The bumper in a cardboard box weighed 128 pounds so roughly 120 and the tire carrier weighed 64 i think so around 60. Add a 35 inch tire and you are around 260 to 280 pounds. Keep in mind the rockhard is made with 1/4 inch plate. I think its the only one that uses steel that thick.
10-27-2007, 07:43 AM
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I'm currently trying to get some honest opinions on what these after market bumpers do to the suspension/ride quality but haven't heard too many convincing arguments one way or the other on whether you need a lift or spacers to correct any serious issues.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/anyone-using-aftermarket-bumpers-without-lift-spacers-18977/
I'm thinking maybe I'll just have a buddy sit on my stock bumper and see how suspension sags. Doubt he would let me take it out for a spin with him on the bumper though to see how ride quality is affected.
