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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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anyone know anything about them besides being priced cheap?thanks
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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e auto grilles? this link has lots of good info.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...s-info-189679/
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:07 PM
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Also another thread called " I did the unthinkable" or something along those lines
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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Seems hit or miss... some people love them and then others complain about the powder coating, rusting welds, etc. Guess it depends...
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Imo you get what you pay for. They are cheap bumpers, but some people seem happy with them.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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They are cheap, do have powdercoat issues, and do have issues with rusting welds. The way I looked at it was $300 for the bumper and $5 worth of spray paint and I was set.

I did get rid of mine because I stumbled across a deal on a different bumper that is a much higher quality bumper.


But- the eauto is a "budget" bumper, so if you're on a budget then it'll work. My 2 sents.....it would never be an "end game" bumper, but that's just me.

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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Mine was a hit!

For under $800 I got the front bumper (with bull-bar), rear bumper and tire carrier... included D-rings... delivered on a palette. Included all hardware for mounting. No dings or dents. Welds started to rust but that's why they make bed-liner. Easy install (by myself). Great fit.

Only problem I have is the spare tire lug bolts are undersized for the nuts. I'll replace them when I have the time. Haven't lost the spare yet!

I recommend trial-fitting the winch before final install. I had to move my mounting holes slightly for the Q9500i to fit. Accessing the winch bolts is a b-otch. The winch can not be stolen without taking the entire bumper.

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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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I love my e auto grills bumper. Yeah the powder coat is thin but so are some of the bumpers that cost twice as much. Your paying $300 for a bumper I would rather have it be structural over thick powder coating and yes it is structural. It doesn't matter what bumper you have when you drag the over several rocks your going to be fixing the powder coating anyway. What's going to suck more scuffing a $300 bumper or a $1000 bumper.
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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You get what you pay for. But idc it's gonna get messed up anyway. Welds look terrible on mine.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 04:55 AM
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thanks for the info.
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