Rear Bumper Suggestions
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From: Towson, MD
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JK Jedi
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From: Bellmawr, NJ
Good evening all,
I'm looking to replace my rear bumper to hold a soon-to-be-installed set of 35s. I have a 2014 Rubi Unlimited with factory tow hitch. Primary use is highway but I will be doing some occasional mild offroading for hunting. I was looking at the PSC original RockBrawler rear bumper (not the II, as it has a hitch), but I don't like the fact that I need to delete/relocate the license plate with that bumper, nor do I like that it does not open with factory tailgate.
Starting my bumper hunt all over again, here are my requirements:
- Single-pull swingout with the tailgate.
- No license plate relocation.
- Works with factory tow hitch.
- High quality.
- Good warranty.
So far, the only one that seems to match my wish-list is the Warn Elite (only thing I'm not sure I like about that one is that the tire sits slightly off center, but I can get over that kind of thing).
Any other suggestions on rear bumpers that might fit what I'm looking for?
Thanks in advance to all that can help out.
Willis
I'm looking to replace my rear bumper to hold a soon-to-be-installed set of 35s. I have a 2014 Rubi Unlimited with factory tow hitch. Primary use is highway but I will be doing some occasional mild offroading for hunting. I was looking at the PSC original RockBrawler rear bumper (not the II, as it has a hitch), but I don't like the fact that I need to delete/relocate the license plate with that bumper, nor do I like that it does not open with factory tailgate.
Starting my bumper hunt all over again, here are my requirements:
- Single-pull swingout with the tailgate.
- No license plate relocation.
- Works with factory tow hitch.
- High quality.
- Good warranty.
So far, the only one that seems to match my wish-list is the Warn Elite (only thing I'm not sure I like about that one is that the tire sits slightly off center, but I can get over that kind of thing).
Any other suggestions on rear bumpers that might fit what I'm looking for?
Thanks in advance to all that can help out.
Willis
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From: Auburn Maine
I love love love my Rugged Ridge xhd bumper. Has one pull handle on the swing out carrier, don't block plate and allows for factory hitch use. Great warrenty too! RR is a great company to deal with! Attachment 527189Attachment 527188
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Anyway nice Jeep, I like the soft top, if you had the Ace rear bumper they have a cheap adaptor, so your spare is slanted to match the angle of the soft top, gives it that real Humvee look!
Matthew
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JK Newbie
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I had ordered through Quadratec but they price-matched to meet Northridge. Should all be in within a week or two. Going with the Teraflex mount, and then I can add a PSC bumper down the road. Can't wait to get everything on...