I decided to go with the Rugged Ridge XHD. I did this for two reasons. The first is I was not sure if I like the stubby style bumper or not and the price. I am starting with the base XHD. If I want to I can add the ends. Also the price was right. Now I need to start saving for a winch.

 

Another vote for he rr XHD.

I've got the stubby now but after my lift it almost seems like I should get the end caps maybe...
Going to wait until I buy the center hoop or the stinger before I make that decision as it might change the look again.

That's what I love about this bumper - best of many worlds.

 

X2 on the rampage marathon....that's my choice.

Also.....double win on nailing a Prius.

 

Its funny we drive vehicles that we actually want to be involved in minor accidents so we can mod whatever is destroyed.

 

My vote too.

This is a really nice bumper for the price (hard to find anything comparable for what it cost) and gives you the option of adding the hoop later on if you want along with the storage compartments.
Definitely would be my pick for the money.

 

That's the one I recently put on. Really happy with the actual bumper. Fit, features, and quality are great.

I have to warn you though how they ship it is a joke!! Basically just throw it in a THIN cardboard box. Needless to say the first thing I did was bedline the whole thing to account for all the shipping scratches.

 

We have some options in that price range:

JcrOffroad, Inc.

 

I just finished mounting the XHD with stubby ends, a hoop (mounted backward, IMO looks better), and a Superwinch LP8500 last night. 2012 JK requires remount of the poorly placed (what were they thinking) vacuum pump for the brakes. Relo bracket came with the bumper. Easy install, total for bumper minus the winch was $520 something. Some have questioned the quality but I'll wait and see. Had a budget to meet and considering the Boss said my accessories budget for the jeep was $0.00, I was already in trouble. Current plate location is temporary until I find a suitable option.