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Looking for a bumper......any suggestion?

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Want to replace my stock bumper for something a little more.......uhhh...rugged. Never been off roading, yet.....but I want something that will look nice, and put up with any abuse it happens to endure. I don't want a winch, so a winch plate is not necessary..

The following are a few I'm thinking.....feel free to defend your brand or give me your two cents!

1. Smittybilt MOD front bumper with bull bar
2. ORFAB front stubby with hoop
3. Poison Spyder with Brawler Bar
4. PureJeep Stubby
5. SmittyBilt XRC


Anyone have their opinion?

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Poison Spyder easy.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by J.cyr8
Want to replace my stock bumper for something a little more.......uhhh...rugged. Never been off roading, yet.....but I want something that will look nice, and put up with any abuse it happens to endure. I don't want a winch, so a winch plate is not necessary..

The following are a few I'm thinking.....feel free to defend your brand or give me your two cents!

1. Smittybilt MOD front bumper with bull bar
2. ORFAB front stubby with hoop
3. Poison Spyder with Brawler Bar
4. PureJeep Stubby
5. SmittyBilt XRC


Anyone have their opinion?

Ps, pictures are in order
Lighter is better, did the big XRC in rear and regret it.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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I'm a fan of the PSC BFH front. Light. Strong. Looks great.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Alright, 2 for Poison Spyder! I've heard good things about it......but the price point is key. From what I understand, the PS is the most expensive......someone correct me if I'm wrong.....but the 400$ price tag of the smittybilts are pretty tempting.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Make it 3 for poison. Can't speak for any of the other ones but the first smittybilt I had, one of the bolts broke. Second one (warranty replacement) had a hole not centered with the nut that they weld on.. I tried everything but never could figure out what to do. I ran 7 bolts in that until I sold it. I have the poison spyder brawler lite with trail stinger and couldn't be happier.. the only good thing I have to say about smittybilt is they have a decent warranty but products are very cheap quality.
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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I've got the PSC and love it. Fits great and looks even better.
+1 for psc
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Lando
Make it 3 for poison. Can't speak for any of the other ones but the first smittybilt I had, one of the bolts broke. Second one (warranty replacement) had a hole not centered with the nut that they weld on.. I tried everything but never could figure out what to do. I ran 7 bolts in that until I sold it. I have the poison spyder brawler lite with trail stinger and couldn't be happier.. the only good thing I have to say about smittybilt is they have a decent warranty but products are very cheap quality.
You guys are all making it really easy for me!
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Between your choices and not wanting a winch I'd choose poison spyder
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Atch
Between your choices and not wanting a winch I'd choose poison spyder
Thanks! Let's say I didn't give you any of my needs/choices........which bumper would you choose?
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