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Thinking about the JCR Offroad Vanguard Front Bumper, but I have concerns

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Old 07-21-2014, 04:25 PM
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I believe the bumper I bought from JCR was discontinued. It has recessed winch, factory fogs and is a stubby. You are correct, there aren't many out there.
I tried finding one, but quit looking when I considered that in NE Ohio, the amount of snow and ice that would end up impacted in the recess would be more than I would want to deal with. I think the non-recessed is better for me.
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Old 07-21-2014, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ShutterBug
I tried finding one, but quit looking when I considered that in NE Ohio, the amount of snow and ice that would end up impacted in the recess would be more than I would want to deal with. I think the non-recessed is better for me.
snow? I'm in Colorado. Snow isn't an issue with the recessed set up. Ultimately, get what works for ya!
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
snow? I'm in Colorado. Snow isn't an issue with the recessed set up. Ultimately, get what works for ya!
Interesting to know. I figured it would be an issue. I still like my bumper because I wanted the factory fogs.
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Originally Posted by ShutterBug
Interesting to know. I figured it would be an issue. I still like my bumper because I wanted the factory fogs.
i have the factory fogs, recessed winch, stubby. But, I do believe it's been discontinued....
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Originally Posted by Jeepstin12
i have the factory fogs, recessed winch, stubby. But, I do believe it's been discontinued....
Do you have picture of it? Curious.
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Already posted on this thread.....
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I just installed my jcr dagger and it was easy im guessing that it would but just as easy for the vanguard

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anyone have a 12+ Rubi and advice on getting the bumper skid on? to much room to get my arms to the front bolts and no holes in the bottom support to hold the nuts in. thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by firedawg225
anyone have a 12+ Rubi and advice on getting the bumper skid on? to much room to get my arms to the front bolts and no holes in the bottom support to hold the nuts in. thanks in advance!
tack the bolts in place with adhesive, mount up
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