Who produces the best stubby front bumper? I am between Shrockworks and ARB. How is the fit and finish for each? Anyone have these bumpers that can comment, or that are considering? I, also want to order the rear bumper to match the front? Thanks.

 

I did not know the ARB was a stubby bumper.

 

Won't a front bumper look silly on the rear?

 

Sorry, guess I need to be more specific for some people

I want the front bumper to be from the same company as the rear bumper, so need to consider both products when making a decision.

 

After months of searching and going back and forth, I think I have settled on the Shrock stubby. I am also looking real hard at their rear stubby bumper....just waiting to see what the tire carrier looks like. Otherwise, the Expedition One rear or Fab Fours will be on the short list.

 

I spoke with Shrockworks again today. An 8 weeks wait on anything. The rear tire carrier won't be ready until May. Think I'm going to order the stubby and wait a little while to get the rear/tire carrier. Thanks.

 

Thr Rugged Ridge stubby is hard to beat for price. Just ordered mine yesterday. They aslo make a very nice rear w/carrier, but I'm not sure they are delivering them yet.

 

I love my stubby bumper. Warn Powerplant winch is a tall winch and with the Shrockworks bumper it sits low and doesn't cover up my grill. The last picture is with the 1st winch I bought a 8,000 lbs winch , almost sits inside it.
Strong bumper did it myself and mounted winch and lights in half a day.
Wired lights the next day.
There are 3 colors that the bumper comes in I ordered the flat black Rubi black, to match the fenders
I also like the guard under neith the bumper ( comes with the bumper not a extra cost like some of them.
Protects electronic sway bar motor and steering box

 

Best as far as what? Looks? Price? Durability? What kinda "best" are you lookin for? This right here is probably goin on mine:

http://www.expeditionone.biz/JKbasicDXmain.htm



I think it's hard to beat for 289 bucks. 229 bare metal.

 

I’ve been looking at the Shrockworks Mid-Width because I wanted something that could mount my fogs in the bumper, had a skid plate, and had a low mount for the PowerPlant. Recently LoD came out with their Signature Series Shorty and it’s very similar to the Shrockworks Mid-Width, except it’s stubby: http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-bumper...angler-bumpers

I still like the Shrockworks stubby rear bumper.