So, after I get my lift, I think the next thing on my list will be new bumpers. But I am having a hard time trying to figure out what to get, so I'll ask for some suggestions here.

I have a 2014 2-door JK with 33" MTs. I plan to do some wheeling, but nothing too outrageous as this is my daily driver. I can't see me crawling over boulders, but more likely the occasional off road trails and maybe a little mud from time to time. So it doesn't have to be the thickest, strongest or heaviest bumper in the world.

For the front, I want a stubby with a bull bar (grill protector) that has a spot for the factory fogs and a winch. I do not want a stinger. I'll want a place to put a winch as I am sure I will get stuck A LOT.
For the back, I'd like to find something that matches. It doesn't need a tire carrier, as my tailgate is working just fine for that. It doesn't even need to be the same brand, but it might help.
I'm not a fan of the tubular bumpers. And I would prefer not to break the bank either.

I've looked around at Quadratec and 4wd, but these sites don't give me enough criteria to filter down to what I want.

I am hoping some of you will post pics and details of your selection. I think it will help me choose.

Thanks!

 

For the front I would look at the rugged ridge xhd modular. Can be had with hoop for bout 525 from quadratec.

Im in a similar boat with rear bumper. I want to retain factory hitch for looking for suggestions as well. But im pretty set on that front.

 

I have a JCR stubby front and a M.O.R.E. rear,, both are great bumpers,, but they don't meet your desires. Bumpers ae an extremely personal decision,, so I suggest getting on the big web sight suppliers and start the long process of comparing and contrasting. Good luck with your decision!

 

Took me quite awhile to decide on bumpers; went with XRC front and SRC rear. Are you looking for full-size bumpers or compact? I've only used Smittybilt on my Jeeps and have been very pleased. I've got the full end caps on the front but have since removed them for the stubby-look. Wanting facotry fog light mounts might reduce your choices.

 

I want to go with a stubby (compact) bumper on the front. The back bumper isn't as critical, I guess. Something that will either allow for the factory hitch to be used, or has an integrated hitch.

 

Right now I've got an LOD mid-width front bumper


What I would recommend though, is an Expedition One Core Series bumper. I think it looks better, it is a little smaller, and it is lighter. Nothing wrong with my LOD bumper, I just like the Expedition One Core Series a little better.

I have an Expedition One Trail Series rear bumper that is aluminum. It is a full width bumper that looks very nice, and only weighs 35 lbs.

 

Warn rock crawler is a pretty good bumper that lets you retain factory fogs. You can also get it with a bull bar. Here's a pic of mine.

 

Just ordered the front and rear Knuckles Off Road bumpers for my 2013 2dr RUBI. Picking them up on Monday and hopefully have them installed next week.

 

I think the e-auto/ Paramount off road bumper is decent, but mid width, not stubby.


07 12 Jeep Wrangler Black Textured Rock Crawler Front Bumper Winch Plate Ready | eBay

 

I'm a broken record, I just live all of my Ace Engineering stuff

I have front and rear bumpers and rock rails from them...

They have a pretty good assortment of front bumpers and a couple of rear choices too

Matthew