Bumper Decisions
01-13-2012, 03:16 PM
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Bumper Decisions
Been looking around for a new front bumper. Was looking for something in the $300-400 dollar range. Listed below are what I have narrowed it down to. Can anyone vouch for any of these brands? And if possible, post some pictures? I'm not in the market for a winch right now, but not saying it wouldn't possibly be a purchase further down the road. Would like to keep my options open, whether it be winch ready or something I can easily modify. I think it's between the XRC and the XHD. Opinions? 
Rugged Ridge Modular XHD
Rancho Front Off Road Bumper
Smittybilt Classic w/ Winch Mount
Smittybilt Front XRC
Rugged Ridge Modular XHD
Rancho Front Off Road Bumper
Smittybilt Classic w/ Winch Mount
Smittybilt Front XRC
01-13-2012, 03:21 PM
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I'm shopping for bumpers too. I like the looks of the Smitty's but am kinda skittish given the quality issues many posters have had. Now, I'm looking hard at the full line up from ACE Engineering. I already have their rock rails and could not be happier with them.
01-13-2012, 03:24 PM
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It seems everything I look at is either too complicated and busy looking, or too simple. I'm trying to find a happy medium with a look that I'm attracted to.
01-13-2012, 03:27 PM
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Have you seen the thread by jcr offroad? They have a new lineup coming out. They look pretty sweet but I don't know the price. Check out the thread in sponsor section.
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I chose the Body armor bumper. Beefy as hell & can make it simple or as complicated as you want. I chose complicated. Finish is sweet, and has held up very well as my better have has already put it threw the back wall of our garage and into the family room. Got to get that tennis ball on a string hooked up before I don't have a house left. Bumper didn't get a scratch on it, she did break one light and 4 2x4's in the wall. I'm giving it a 10 out of 10 rating for demo work!!!
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I chose the Body armor bumper. Beefy as hell & can make it simple or as complicated as you want. I chose complicated. Finish is sweet, and has held up very well as my better have has already put it threw the back wall of our garage and into the family room. Got to get that tennis ball on a string hooked up before I don't have a house left. Bumper didn't get a scratch on it, she did break one light and 4 2x4's in the wall. I'm giving it a 10 out of 10 rating for demo work!!!
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Originally Posted by Sonix
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