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Thoughts on bumper selection and mixing bumpers

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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Im shopping for bumpers and came up with the two I like the most but have a concern with matching rear bumpers with what I want.

My first pick is the ARB Deluxe front bumper. The second is the full width Rockhard 4x4.



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I want the trailer hitch the rock hard offers where the ARB rear does not have.

I like things to match but wanted to get thoughts on mixing bumpers, no big deal, wont look right? Etc.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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I am about to mix two brands. Front LOD mid width and rear HighRock 4x4 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier.

Go with what you like and does the job for you.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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I've gone with the mix-and-match approach based on what I wanted for each. I have a Warn front bumper, OR Fab rear bumper and tire carrier and MBRP sliders. No regrets.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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I've found this same dilemma. Alot of times I see bumpers I like and then one or the other isn't quite right. I don't mind different brands but I just hope the black is the same and not dull on one, shiny on the other. Or, one is darker black than the other.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Mix them who cares , nobody going to be like OMG you mixed your bumpers , I mixed mine because of the look I wanted more of a prerunner style
Rampage front bumper

Smittybilt XRC tire carrier
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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I never even gave that a thought when looking for a front and rear bumper. Buy what you want or like.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Go ahead an mix them, it's your Jeep.

Warrior Products Rock Crawler


Or-Fab 3/16" PLATE METAL-With Led Backup Lamps
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Front PSC Brawler Lite, Rear PureJeep w/ Carrier. Both solid as hell.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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I don't see a problem with mixing them. My only thing would be wanting the finish to look the same. My front bumper is textured black powdercoat and so are my sliders so I would want the rear bumper to match that finish
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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I went with a Shrockworks rear & a LOD front with the same finish.
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