Has anyone had any experience, or seen someone use a Hi-lift under the new Mopar bumper to jack up the front? I'm torn between buying an ARB front bumper or the new Mopar bumper for nearly half the price. I love the look of the ARB, but most of all, I love the dedicated slots cut into the ARB for jacking with a Hi-lift. So many of the new rock bumpers out there don't look like they have any good place to use a Hi-lift on. Here's a pic of the Mopar bumper I'm considering.
-nathan

 

just get the bumper lift attachment for your hi lift

 

I was in the same boat as you. I went Mopar for the savings and b/c the Jeep dealer here is a client of mine.

Not sure that attachment would be better for the Mopar bumper or not. I dont think there is a lip for it to grab on to.

I have the bumper in question. While I do not have a Hi-Lift, I have come down on the outer edge of the bumper very hard. Not even the slightest bend. I'm sure the bumper can support the weight of the Jeep when using the Hi-Lift.

I guess my post is more of a testiment to the strength of the bumper. Not sure if that helps, but it's all I got.

PS - I've also come down on the rear really hard. Basically, I've beat the sh!t out of these bumpers and I'm more than impressed.

 

Thanks for the input so far guys. I'm glad to know the bumper is tough. The bumper lift attachment won't work as well as the stock foot on the hi-lift. It's designed to grab on to a vertical edge, not a boxed edge as with the Mopar bumper. Besides, it's one more thing to carry. I've already got my off road gear bag, my hi-lift winch gear bag, my tools.... the list goes on and on
Any one else have an opinion about this bumper when used with a hi-lift?