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Which bumper should I get?

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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I have a 2008 Wrangler X, Green pearl... but I cannot decide on a bumper package. What do you guys recommend? I plan on getting a winch, I do not have stock fog lights, and I need something with tow points. I would like a matching set. Also, where can I get this cheap? Recommendations? Thanks!
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BGWAJeepGuy
I have a 2008 Wrangler X, Green pearl... but I cannot decide on a bumper package. What do you guys recommend? I plan on getting a winch, I do not have stock fog lights, and I need something with tow points. I would like a matching set. Also, where can I get this cheap? Recommendations? Thanks!
What style do you like?
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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I would like to keep it full length (I have heard that cops in WA state can be dicks about this part of it), with a winch mount, and perhaps some mounts for KC Lamps or something to that effect. Something with a matching rear would be good too (Looks and weight/balance issues, and maybe a place to mount a jack/jerry can or both), as far as a stinger... I don't do any extreme rock crawling, so it isn't really essential.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Unfortunately, there are hardly any "cheap" bumpers for the JK. LoD bumpers are nice but for front and back probably $2k.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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Yeah, I figure I am going to spend about 2k for the new set.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BGWAJeepGuy
Yeah, I figure I am going to spend about 2k for the new set.


Then I would do LoD mid-width front, and the full rear bumper/tire carrier. That will run about 2K plus tax.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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There are the XHD bumpers
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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I love my LoD bumpers. Other bumpers that I think look nice that have matching rears are the AEV and Hanson.

If you weren't worried about matching bumpers, I like the Teraflex front, and I also think the Evo front looks good.

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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I have to recommend the expedition one rear, it is fantastic! As far as the front goes, I have the psc brawler lite and it sounds like it's too narrow for ya. If u want full width do aev or lod in my opinion.
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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Default BOdy armor bumper

I've got the body armor bumper, I paid 350 for it shipped which is a great deal~!



Unfortunately I dont think the rear body armor bumper is that great...

I'm still on the market for a rear tire carrier bumper. So if anyone has any good ideas let me know too.

I really like the stuff smittybilt has to offer too, despite their poor quality control.
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