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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Hey everyone,
I'm looking to get a modular front bumper for my 2012 jkur. If it can utilize stock fogs, that'd be ideal is I'm not really looking to replace them if not necessary. I like the look of the full/mid sized bumpers but don't want to destroy the ends when I go wheeling on rock (which is what happened to my stock bumpers in Moab recently).

So far I've heard mixed reviews on the smittybilt mod bumper (hard to get on and didn't use factory lights) and have heard little on the rigged ridge xhd. any suggestions? Anyone heard of anything else out there? Pics would be appreciated as always. Thanks for the help in advance.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Lots of great options that are made in the USA, unlike shittybilt and several other budget choices. Look at Off Road Evolution, LoD, Poison Spider, Schrockworks and a few others if you are interested in quality, American made products. Their web sites have lots of pics. The show-and-tell forum here has lots of pics too.

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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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i have the smittybuilt mod bumper. Its sturdy and it looks good but the fitment on their products sucks a$#!. The screws dont even go in ffs lol. Even tho shittybuilt is known for bad fitment issues, i still think their product looks nice and affordable.
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 03:48 AM
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I didn't get the mod. But got the xrc and I love it. No issues for me was a pain to get the stock off more than it was to get the new one on.
Granted the instructions on the winch suck ass.
Like might want to tell ppl it is easier to mount the winch on the bumper first!
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 04:38 AM
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Here's my rugged Ridge XHD mod bumper.... Of course you can get the end caps.... They make toolbox ends too!

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