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Bumper without a Winch?

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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:28 AM
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I am looking to buy a new bumper and I have a few questions

1. I don't off road much but would like to in the future, is it important enough to get one?

2. If u have pics of ur bumper WITHOUT a winch that u bought PLEASE post some on this thread for me to see.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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I was in the same boat(jeep) lol as you.... I ended up getting the XHD bumper without ends .... I can add them later and also no winch... BUT I bought the bumper that was winch ready...., in case I add one later which I will. I'm at work these pics are from my iPhone sorry that they're not close ups... Rob from Canada
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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I did the same, xhd winch bumper and I will at the winch in the future... oh i also have storage ends, but prefer running it as a stubby bumper.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:50 AM
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Just ordered Ranch Hand bumpers for the front and rear. No winch now, but will get one later. The ranch hand bumper is on the left. One pic is of my CJ7 without winch. I don't off road much, and when I do it's mostly trail stuff, nothing crazy.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:54 AM
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 05:59 AM
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check out this thread:

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...t=mopar+bumper

I like the mopar no winch version....
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 06:10 AM
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These pix r awesome please keep them coming. This is a big decision and u guys r my deal breaker on which way I may go.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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A winch isn't necessary but is does come in handy, especially if you decide to go out in your own.

As shown above, you can always go with the faux winch look by putting on a fairlead to keep it from looking cheesy until you get a winch.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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I'm a big fan of the PSC Brawler Lite with Brawler Bar. Looks great with or without a winch. None of these are mine by the way.





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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by noteasybeinggreen
Is that an Olympic 4x4 bumper? If so what lights are you running in the bumper? I have the three hooped version of that bumper and haven't wired lights yet.
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