Has anyone thought about modifying their stock front bumper? I was thinking it might be possible to cut the plastic part of the bumper off on each end (where the metal stops) and then add plastic caps to the ends. I know of a local shop that does plastic work. I was thinking they might be able to do a custom mold to make end caps. This would make the bumper a little longer than a stubby, but shorter than stock. What do you guys think?

 

Hell, why stop there. The metal sub-frame is paper thin and if I didn't already have a new bumper, i would have cut everything up to the side of the frame rails giving it a mean stubby look and function.

 

Some one on this forum did it. Do a search......

 

If your plastic guy comes up with a solution, please let me know. I'd be interested in good looking end caps.

 

Keep me updated too. On rubicon owners forum, a guy from central or south america actually fabbed a way to mount a winch in a stock TJ front bumper. I was actually looking at this and maybe some sort of winch guard too. Have to see how much this would actually cost.

 

I took the plastic off and am running the metal inner as my bumper. It looks lots better and gives a better approach angle. It is only temporary until I can build a new one,

 

You might want to check this out. This with a factory stubby

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/winch-mount-w-factory-bumper-2001/

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Cool, thanks for the link.

 

It was a good job, but the stock bumper is hideous looking.

 

have any pics of it without the plastic jacket?