Bumper Advice

chaywood · Jul 13, 2009

Hey guys. I just sold some stuff on Craigslist and now have 650 towards a new front bumper

I like the looks of this one best, but any thoughts about it? strong? worth it?
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1XJFPRE&Category_Code=XJB

i'd def get the uni-body tie ins and side protection with it. would those welded D-ring things be strong enough to use as a recovery point?

Any other solid bumper options out there? 650 is my range.

- Chase

SleeperXJ · Jul 13, 2009

Not sure if you're looking for a winch bumper. If you are I got this one http://www.moab4x4outpost.com/servlet/the-5/Cherokee-Front-Bumper-w-fdsh-Winch/Detail
It has tie-ins to the unibody including the steering gear box. Has d-ring tabs. And it was at my door in 1 week. It's a realy well designed bumper.

chaywood · Jul 13, 2009

ya not looking into winch bumpers, won't have the money for a winch soon and i think it'll look kinda lame if its sitting empty

SleeperXJ · Jul 13, 2009

That JCR bumper looks good. Even with all the options it's quite a bit cheaper than Moab4x4's. I've never delt with them, I wonder how quickly they can ship. I tried AJ's but his turn around time is prety long, being a one man show and all.

xjclassic2000 · Jul 13, 2009

I went with nates4x4. It is top quality and the price can't be beat. The only problem is that he has a terrible reputation for bad customer service. I didn't have any trouble with him. He returned my messages same day and it took about 7 weeks to get my bumper which wasn't too bad IMHO. The only negative comment about the bumper is that it sits a little bit too low, it should be about an inch higher, but its not really a big deal.

I paid $160+$15 for light tabs and $25 for the hardware. Shipping to me was about $100

http://www.nates4x4.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=33

joe_peters · Jul 13, 2009

IF you think, even in the remotest, tiniest corner of your mind that you MIGHT want a winch in the future--then buy the winch bumper now, or you will end up selling the non-winch bumper for maybe 1/2 of what you paid for it.

Just my humble opinion.

Muddy Beast · Jul 13, 2009

joe_peters said:
IF you think, even in the remotest, tiniest corner of your mind that you MIGHT want a winch in the future--then buy the winch bumper now, or you will end up selling the non-winch bumper for maybe 1/2 of what you paid for it.

Just my humble opinion.

X2. I've had my winch bumper for almost a year and still no winch in it, but I plan to get a winch this winter.

~Scott

imboostedru · Jul 13, 2009

I have one of Nate's bumpers and it is a decent bumper. I just had to winch the front of my Jeep sideways and it held up fine. I have used it multiple times for recovery and it has always been up to the task.

T3hk1w1 · Jul 13, 2009

JCR Winch bumper is what I went with, no winch yet but someday...
JCR also includes the unibody tie-ins with the winch bumper.

nitrogt101 · Jul 13, 2009

Do not buy from Nates4x4. I sent him $500 in May for a winch bumper. The only message I have received is that he got my order and "it is shipping soon", after several emails, texts, and phone voicemails. I have demanded my money back multiple times with no reply.

Unless you want to be down $500, go somewhere else. I'm still bumperless.

ColoradoRaptor · Jul 13, 2009

nitrogt101 said:
Do not buy from Nates4x4. I sent him $500 in May for a winch bumper. The only message I have received is that he got my order and "it is shipping soon", after several emails, texts, and phone voicemails. I have demanded my money back multiple times with no reply.

Unless you want to be down $500, go somewhere else. I'm still bumperless.

This is not the first time someone has posted a bad experience with Nates!!! I will NEVER buy or reccomend them!!

sunburned · Jul 13, 2009

Check out www.rigidco.com I've got the FbG and love it. I think it's the best looking non-winch bumper on the market and you can definitely get one for under your price range. The mounting system is strong as hell.

nwautoxer · Jul 13, 2009

x2 on Rigidco. I liked the front bumper so well that I went back to them to get rockrails

chaywood · Jul 13, 2009

thanks guys. i liked the ridgco but kinda prefer a few hoops.

one last question, would these welded d-ring tabs hold up as a strong recovery point?

T3hk1w1 · Jul 13, 2009

They certainly should, if the welds were done right.

sunburned · Jul 13, 2009

chaywood said:
thanks guys. i liked the ridgco but kinda prefer a few hoops.

one last question, would these welded d-ring tabs hold up as a strong recovery point?

Check this out http://www.flickr.com/photos/rigid/

Rigidco can make a few different hoops for your front bumper. I have the BG11 on mine with IPF lights on it. Gives it a little extra grille protection and style.

As for the d-ring mounts, yes they are made for recovery points.

codyyy · Jul 13, 2009

xjclassic2000 said:
I went with nates4x4. It is top quality and the price can't be beat. The only problem is that he has a terrible reputation for bad customer service. I didn't have any trouble with him. He returned my messages same day and it took about 7 weeks to get my bumper which wasn't too bad IMHO. The only negative comment about the bumper is that it sits a little bit too low, it should be about an inch higher, but its not really a big deal.

I paid $160+$15 for light tabs and $25 for the hardware. Shipping to me was about $100

http://www.nates4x4.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=33

What's the size of the rectangular tube used on that bumper? 2"x4"?

mcantar18c · Jul 13, 2009

These are pretty good...
http://www.loose-nuts-enterprises.com/newprod.htm
http://www.tntcustoms.com/page.asp?pageid=289

codyyy · Jul 13, 2009

I was thinking of building that TNT Customs one... well something halfway like it (without the stinger and winch mount), but I can't decide between a bumper style like that or a bumper kinda like Nate's 4x4. Guess price on material will help me decide.

xjclassic2000 · Jul 13, 2009

codyyy said:
What's the size of the rectangular tube used on that bumper? 2"x4"?

Its 2"X5"

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