As the title says I am in need of some help / ideas for a new front bumper. The choices seem to be endless, and with so many companies I just can't seem to find one that fits all of my wants.

Here is what I'm looking for.
1. Direct bolt on no cutting of frame members for install
2. No winch option, looking to install lights only.
3. Full, mid, stubby open to all depending on looks

I am leaning toward the Rugged Ridge XHD modular bumper, however I not completely sold and would like to see what other options may be out there, any thoughts and opinions along with pictures would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

 

Your in for a long search, just to warn you.... The next thing to firm up is your budget; that will help eliminate some choices. You could then go with whether or not you want US made only, etc...

 

Budget is not much of an issue. I would say my main issue is finding a bumper without a winch that has a aggresive looks. I know that some companies have an optional winch plate but again not sure on any of those, I just want to mount some lights and not have a huge hole to accomidate a winch.

 

I was looking at the Poison Spyder, however I don't think it looks right without the skid plate, and you have to cut to install that plate. Do you have the skid plate? Can you post some pics?

Thanks

 

I have an LOD midwidth. You can get this with or without winch option. And it has a place for reusing factory fog lights, or you can get fog lights from them. Also has Front Sway bar skid plate option. Plus you can get an upper winch guard (even if you don't have a winch) that is great for mounting a pair of KC Daylighters (see my photo). No cutting, direct bolt on bumper. Takes a while as they custom make each one... I love mine.

 

I know you said no winch option, but I can't say enough about the stubby I got from Bestop. I think I got it for like $240 shipped - you cannot beat that. Solid as hell, foglight cutouts, D-Ring mounts, easy bolt-on intallation with no cutting or drilling or anything. ANDDDDDDD you can put your license plate in the front where the fairlead would go to cover up the hole since you said you aren't going the winch route - that's what I did until my winch came in.



Just throwin' it out there...

 

I decided to go with a JCR OFF Road stubby Dagger.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/mercha..._Code=JK-F-DAG

Liked the looks
Liked the price
Works with factory fog (or other lights)
they are a sponsor
Great folks to deal with.

Mine is currently in transit, but I a sure it be awesome when I get it!

 

Wow, I think that looks great! I was looking for a nice lookin' stubby for mine...i think you just sold me on it. Thanks!
Dig the blackout grill too!

 

This is what the brawler lite looks like without the skid plate. I think it looks better without. It has holes for mounting a winch but if you don't you could just use the holes to mount lights. I love is bumper. No cutting required.

 

Think this is what I'm going to go with



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