I would think that approach angle alone should be enough reason to get the stubby. If thats not enough reasons, another is they look better.

corey d

 

Rugged Ridge is the best bargain for your request and the Superwinch fits perfect with 1 little tab adjustment. Nice and tight. great approach angle. Add Skid for the swaybar disco and it's complete.

EDIT Depends on how you're going to wheel it. IF your going to crawl rocks, you want the stubby. Just be careful in the woods that a small tree doesn't jump inside the tire at the fender.

 

If you can't make up your mind, perhaps the mid-width is a suitable compromise ...

 

I prefer Stubby or at least a short Mid-width bumper... I may do the stubby bumper mod to tide me over until I can buy new bumpers front rear. I like the LoD and Shrockworks bumpers myself.

 

Not much doubt that for strictly off-road performance the stubby is the way to go. I think a mid width offers a good compromise though. I do like a couple of the full width bumpers out there though, if I stay stock on the flares I would consider one of these, for a flat fender then stubby is the way to go.

 

This is why i went with RR you can have both

 

Hi Newjeepster,

I went through the same debate before I replaced my front bumper.

Most of the advice I received here in the midwest pointed to the full length front bumper. The main reason given was protection of the front tires and fenders. Against that advice, I decided to go with the stubby.

I bought an LoD, powder-coated, stubby. I also have the Superwinch EPi 9 installed. I have been wheeling a few times around Indiana, and I can say without reservation that I am very happy with my choice. Even with the stinger, the stubby allows great manueverability. I have managed to brush some trees with the front corners of the fenders; but, I would have been in more trouble with the full length bumper.

(If you order an LoD bumper, make sure to tell them which winch you'll be installing so that the winch plate is drilled for it.)

Looks are a different issue than functionality. Some people really don't like one, or the other. Add a stinger and you can really get some interesting comments. (I thought about painting the end of the stinger flesh colored just to give all the critics a chance to get in one last shot.)

I am really happy with the stubby.... but, to each his own.

Good luck.

Jeff

 

a lot to think about. Seems most of you guys prefer to run stubbies. But I sure do like the look of the Expedition 1 trail series full width bumper. It looks awesome! I'm going to take everything you guys have said into consideration. Thanks again for the help and input. It's always helpful and appreciated

 

I personally love my Warn Rock Crawler front and rear bumpers. It also protects the flipped electric sway bar disconnect.

 

OK...my reasoning is different, but everyone here knows mine always will be.

I am going with a full width, so I can continue with my trademark QuadLight setup. LOD emailed me that they have completed the full front, but I have too much going on right now to afford it...maybe in a few months...sigh. and i planned on getting the first one.