I'm on my first set of aftermarket bumpers. They were inexpensive, somebody was upgrading to the latest greatest. Got a set of Rokmen control arms recently the same way, somebody was going a new direction with their build. A bit like how I got my LJ. Somebody got tired after three years and upgraded to the latest greatest. Works great for Jeeps and parts but I don't want your wife when she gets heavy and you want the pretty new lightweight one.
How many bumpers have you been through?
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Upgrading Jeeps and Jeep parts is way cheaper than upgrading your spouse!
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Which UCF bumper is this? It looks like the ultra clearance, but the hoop and mounting holes are different than mine.
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Hind sight, I wished I would have gone this route. I saw they had a plate, for doing this, but wasn't sure how it would work out.
https://undercoverfab.com/misc-brackets-/452-ucf-jeep-tj-winch-hoop-plate.html
https://undercoverfab.com/misc-brackets-/452-ucf-jeep-tj-winch-hoop-plate.html
When I first bought the Jeep used, the stock front bumper was mangled on one side. Still running the original stock rear bumper as it’s lightweight and tucked up nicely and I rarely hit it on anything.
I bought this hoop from UCF.
https://undercoverfab.com/jeep-tj-lj-97-06/191-ucf-winch-hoop-for-jeep-wrangler-tj-lj.html
I had to drill another hole in the bumper in order to mount it, but it fits nicely.
It is a bit narrow though. Narrower than the hoop spacing on the steel version.
It fits my Warn M8000 perfectly, but it might be tight on a larger winch.
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I'm heading in the same direction. So far, I'm looking at the Swag bumper @DuncLJ mentioned, GenRight, or Savvy's rear bumper, in that order. The Savvy bumper would be my top choice, but I need to see how well the aluminum ends would hold up. My current UCF aluminum bumper ends are constantly getting bent. I can easily fix this issue, bending them back, but I'd like to eliminate this work. On the plus side, the welds have held up amazingly well!
https://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-BIG-HIT-TJ-YJ-Rear-Bumper-V20_p_91.html
https://genright.com/products/jeep-tj-lj-rear-bumper-w-receiver-hitch-step-v-2.html
https://savvyoffroad.com/product/sav-tjr/
Keeping paint on my current rear bumper is a problem. On the plus side, it's aluminum!
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That was exactly the issue I had with this hoop! My Superwinch hit the hoop and it was so tight I couldn't even get a cover past it. In fact, I watched one cover blow past me on the highway!
The Superwinch is almost 2.5" wider than my Warn, so I could see how that would be a problem.
lol
The other one on my radar is the Next Venture one:
https://www.nextventuremotorsports.com/product/tj-457/
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"Use with our optional frame tie in’s for a total of 16 mounting points to your Jeep’s frame!"
I'm guessing this would pull the cross member off!
"Use with our optional frame tie in’s for a total of 16 mounting points to your Jeep’s frame!"
I'm guessing this would pull the cross member off!
I'd feel comfortable towing with it, at least!
front went from: rockhard 4x4 full width > mopar rock crawler
rear went from stock to a LoD signature series, which will eventually be replaced but I haven't made up my mind yet. although i'm leaning hanson?
rear went from stock to a LoD signature series, which will eventually be replaced but I haven't made up my mind yet. although i'm leaning hanson?
The Next Venture with a receiver is much better looking than what SWAG came up with.
"Use with our optional frame tie in’s for a total of 16 mounting points to your Jeep’s frame!"
I'm guessing this would pull the cross member off!
Mine ended up with 18 mounting points!
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I see they also have a version with no receiver.
https://www.nextventuremotorsports.com/product/tjlj-ultra-high-clearance-rear-bumper/
I like what you did to yours much better than the Next Venture that already has the receiver.