I need a suggestion for a front winch bumper for my 2009 JK. I currently am running the factory front bumper but want to upgrage to something more substancial for a little lite trail running. The problem is that I have a Blue Ox tow plate attached to the frame horns to pull the Jeep behind my motorhome and I can't think of a simple solution to the problem. I need the Blue Ox . Has anyone any experence with this setup? Anyone with a solution????
Thanks

 

I just put an ARB deluxe bull bar on my JK and had no issue with the Blue Ox reciever. It fit great and looks awesome.

 

I also have a Blue Ox tow bar but the receiver for hangs too low for off roading so I had a mount welded just below the bumper.

When I upgrade to an aftermarket bumper I'll have to cut off the mount.

My question is: Which front bumper manufacturers would be willing to add the proper fitting incorporated in the bumper where the impact cans go?

They mount would be a close to the what a tow hook shackle mount is except for having two plates close together. It may be possible to have a bolt on mount, like some bumper tow shackles, if strong bolts were used.

 

I just installed a Rock hard bumper and for $69, they make a Blue Ox adaptor that bolts to the front of their bumper using 2 of the 4 bolts on each side that fasten the bumper th the frame. It's out of the way for offroading and always there when I want to tow it. Although I chose the Rock Hard because we thought it was the nicest looking, it's made with 1/4" steel and they are made by a family business in NE, their bracket will work with any bumper that uses the factory mounting holes.

 

I know this is an old post, but can you tell me, "Did you install this bumper in conjunction with the Blue Ox base plate? Thanks.....