Bull bars

Root Moose · Sep 7, 2006

We are in deer and moose country up here and now that I've gotten an XJ for my wife it is time to get a bull bar on the front of it.

I'm aware of the WARN and ARB. I have a ARB on the MY01 - would prefer something more "robust" as far as d-rings and mounting is concerned. I find the WARN a touch too fugly for a daily driver. I've been searching here and elsewhere and haven't found much else.

Other options?

Lawn Cher' · Sep 7, 2006

JCR has their defender bumper. I have a GC for free shipping if you want it.

Root Moose · Sep 7, 2006

I may take you up on that. I've always liked their winch bumper.

If I could work with them to add a bull bar to that and have it shipped to upstate NY...

ChuckstrPT · Sep 7, 2006

Root Moose said:
We are in deer and moose country up here and now that I've gotten an XJ for my wife it is time to get a bull bar on the front of it.

I'm aware of the WARN and ARB. I have a ARB on the MY01 - would prefer something more "robust" as far as d-rings and mounting is concerned. I find the WARN a touch too fugly for a daily driver. I've been searching here and elsewhere and haven't found much else.

Other options?

I got some reinforced mounting plates for my ARB that extend pretty far back on the frame rails. Looks pretty beefy. I'm not planning on it going anywhere. And from some of the moose impact pics I've seen on here, I don't think any bumper will do much to stop that. I think you need to reinforce your A pillars, and maybe a few bars across the windshield...

bass2323 · Sep 7, 2006

I have an ARB bull bar with thor4x4 bumper brackets. Its extremly strong, nomatter what bumper you go with I would advise these bumper mounts.

ChuckstrPT · Sep 7, 2006

bass2323 said:
I have an ARB bull bar with thor4x4 bumper brackets.

THAT'S what I got....from Thor4x4.

ttocsnekia · Sep 7, 2006

the new hanson bumper looks sweet, don't know anything about it, but it looks sweet.
Lets see if I can find a link

ttocsnekia · Sep 7, 2006

http://www.4wd.com/newsite/shop/productdetail.asp?pid=JXJ1102P&model=cherokee

deesiexj · Sep 7, 2006

a friend of mine has the hanson winch bumper with a pre-runner hoop on it. he loves it and it looks awesome!

jcroffroad · Sep 7, 2006

Root Moose said:
I may take you up on that. I've always liked their winch bumper.

If I could work with them to add a bull bar to that and have it shipped to upstate NY...

We can add just about any type of tube work you would want. Just give us a call.

Ex CCS Racer · Sep 7, 2006

I like the JCR bumpers and have heard a bunch of good things about them. I would've bought one had the wait time been a little better. I found a used ARB that's held up except for the end caps(which I was gonna cut off anyway).

ckh550 · Sep 7, 2006

I've had a rock and a few trees jump out in front of me before, granted at slow speeds (rocks move slowly), but my ARB has been solid and strong. I would also check out the THOR4x4 brackets though, since the ARB only mounts to 4 bolts on each side.. It could be stronger, especailly compared to JCR's or Detours or whoever. That being said, mine is still plenty strong and hasn't budged.
I also really like all the extra protection the bull bar gives, covering the grill, headlights, and the front corners. Now a moose is a moose is a moose, but it does cover most of the front end in case of a collision with an 8' tall 1,000 pound animal. With horns.

Chris

Fish'nCarz · Sep 10, 2006

Nate's 4x4 here in Michigan (JCR is too!) does nice work. I have his rear bumper and will get the front when I have some extra $$$. GREAT prices!

http://www.nates4x4.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=37

selarep · Sep 10, 2006

EDIT: I am a newb. I posted rear bumper info.
Nate Front:
$267.00

JCR Front:
$373.00

i'm debating on the JCR bumber or nates... compairing side by side nates is cheaper but you gotta love that lifetime warranty with JCR...

Nates Rear:
$212.00
XJ Rear Bumper
- 2" Receiver Hitch No
- D-Ring tabs Yes
- Include 3/4" Clevis Two
- Include Grade 8 Hardware Kit Yes

JCR Rear:
$220.00
Stage One:

RCman · Sep 10, 2006

selarep said:
i'm debating on the JCR bumber or nates... compairing side by side nates is cheaper but you gotta love that lifetime warranty with JCR...

If you're going to do either do yourself a favor and add the 2" receiver.

You'll thank me and yourself later.

Matt S. · Sep 10, 2006

RCman said:
If you're going to do either do yourself a favor and add the 2" receiver.

You'll thank me and yourself later.

Absolutly. i wouldnt build or buy a rear bumper without a reciever.

selarep · Sep 10, 2006

RCman said:
If you're going to do either do yourself a favor and add the 2" receiver.

You'll thank me and yourself later.

for the front or rear? I have a stage3 hitch reciever for my rear so I decided to not get one for the rear, only front... yay? nay? any aditional benifits of having 2 2" recievers in your rear???

Matt S. · Sep 10, 2006

selarep said:
for the front or rear? I have a stage3 hitch reciever for my rear so I decided to not get one for the rear, only front... yay? nay? any aditional benifits of having 2 2" recievers in your rear???

Having a bumper that is built properly and tied in properly is just as strong as a stock reciever. Ditch the reciever to gain departure angle. It will help tremendously.

edit: for the front, dont get a reciever mount. just make sure its a winch bumper, even if you dont own a winch.

selarep · Sep 10, 2006

Scrappy said:
for the front, dont get a reciever mount. just make sure its a winch bumper, even if you dont own a winch.

and the purpose of this would be....
if i have no winch and no hook up for a winch, just an empty pocket where one goes, how's that gonna help? it's like a big bottom jaw... with no teeth. anyone?

Matt S. · Sep 10, 2006

because a winch is the single most usefull and valuable object on a jeep. You will regret having to buy 2 bumpers. And if you get a good winch bumper, it wont look like a fat lip.

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