Suggestions for a minimalist front bumper?

[Apparition]

Wow. Neat

Sometimes you feel like a stinger, sometimes you don’t.

The advantage of bumpers like this is some states and areas enforce laws and don’t allow such a narrow bumper but it’s nice to have a narrow bumper when wheeling so you can modify it for your needs or if your wants/needs/goals change.

 

[Rubisohoe]

So far I've narrowed it down to the savvy and warren, savvy being aluminum is a huge plus.

MC looked interesting, till I watched their youtube video and got a cringey weird vibe half way into the clip when they had customers saying it saved their lives. Felt like I was watching a Life alert infomercial or something.

 

[Fouledplugs]

So far I've narrowed it down to the savvy and warren, savvy being aluminum is a huge plus.

MC looked interesting, till I watched their youtube video and got a cringey weird vibe half way into the clip when they had customers saying it saved their lives. Felt like I was watching a Life alert infomercial or something.

leave it sock or go aluminum and call it done.

 

[Irun]

There are obviously lots of great choices out there for bumpers. Whatever you pick, do so with two things in mind, i.e. strength and weight. I ran a UCF aluminum bumper, shown in post #12, for years and was very happy. However, I recently switched to a UCF Ultra-Clearance steel bumper for functional reasons. The previous aluminum bumper weighed 24.4 lbs, with almost half the weight being the steel winch hoop. The new steel UCF bumper weighs about 16 lbs more than the previous combo, but gave me more room around the hoop (for better winch fitment), integrated D-ring mounts, integrated winch plate, and pulled the bumper in tighter to the grill.

The one downside to the UCF Ultra-Clearance bumper is that it can't be used with a factory sway bar. You have to install something like a Currie Antirock, which is a highly recommended modification.

 

[Irun]

Although this one isn't made anymore, I picked up this never installed Barnes aluminum bumper cheap. It's different than most other bumpers in that it has a slight wedge design to it. Like the Savvy design, the winch plate is integrated. It also came with light mount brackets (Pictured) and a steel fairlead mount (Not pictured).

 

[zebra12]

Although this one isn't made anymore, I picked up this never installed Barnes aluminum bumper cheap. It's different than most other bumpers in that it has a slight wedge design to it. Like the Savvy design, the winch plate is integrated. It also came with light mount brackets (Pictured) and a steel fairlead mount (Not pictured).

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I like the shape, reminds me of @Squatch 's new to him Currie bumper.

 

[Squatch]

Although this one isn't made anymore, I picked up this never installed Barnes aluminum bumper cheap. It's different than most other bumpers in that it has a slight wedge design to it. Like the Savvy design, the winch plate is integrated. It also came with light mount brackets (Pictured) and a steel fairlead mount (Not pictured).

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Very nice. I love the V-shaped bumpers. Seeing that in aluminum is something else. Looks great!

 

[matkal]

Bobbed stocker with warn raised mount.

 

[Rick Flair]

There are obviously lots of great choices out there for bumpers. Whatever you pick, do so with two things in mind, i.e. strength and weight. I ran a UCF aluminum bumper, shown in post #12, for years and was very happy. However, I recently switched to a UCF Ultra-Clearance steel bumper for functional reasons. The previous aluminum bumper weighed 24.4 lbs, with almost half the weight being the steel winch hoop. The new steel UCF bumper weighs about 16 lbs more than the previous combo, but gave me more room around the hoop (for better winch fitment), integrated D-ring mounts, integrated winch plate, and pulled the bumper in tighter to the grill.

The one downside to the UCF Ultra-Clearance bumper is that it can't be used with a factory sway bar. You have to install something like a Currie Antirock, which is a highly recommended modification.

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Wow, I really like that! I think that will replace my China bumper that I hate.

 

[crackedcornish]

Rockhard from my YJ now on my TJ

Metalcloak that I built up over the years now on the YJ

 

[Fouledplugs]

Rockhard from my YJ now on my TJ
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Metalcloak that I built up over the years now on the YJ
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If it could go fast enough....I would bet it could take off like an airplane with all the metalcloak wings it has on it.

Also, what’s up with the tiny tires? It’s been, “cloaked,” you should be able to fit 38’s easy.

 

[crackedcornish]

If it could go fast enough....I would bet it could take off like an airplane with all the metalcloak wings it has on it.

Also, what’s up with the tiny tires? It’s been, “cloaked,” you should be able to fit 38’s easy.

tiny tires? those are the garage tires...it wouldn't fit in the garage with the 33's on it that I used to run

and don't be jealous of my metalcloak stuff

I think they give the Jeeps back their retro flat frnder look

 

[Fouledplugs]

tiny tires? those are the garage tires...it wouldn't fit in the garage with the 33's on it that I used to run
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and don't be jealous of my metalcloak stuff

I think they give the Jeeps back their retro flat frnder look
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Youre right. But I just cant go all metalcloak on mine. People would be pissed.
My spare needs a new tire.

 

[Bill M.]

Shop Built

 

[crackedcornish]

don't forget about the stuff available from Dirtworx...always liked the way it looked

still thinking about their rear bumper for my TJ

 

[Tray Burge]

I finally made the decision to go with the Motobilt mid length stubby bumper and ordered it today. I'll probably just paint it with crinkle coat paint until I get it powder coated. I've always loved this bumper, just a shame they won't powder coat it.

 

[Fouledplugs]

I finally made the decision to go with the Motobilt mid length stubby bumper and ordered it today. I'll probably just paint it with crinkle coat paint until I get it powder coated. I've always loved this bumper, just a shame they won't powder coat it.
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I like motobilt, but wish they didnt put they logo on it.

I am excited to see your new bumper on your Jeep.

 

[jjvw]

I like motobilt, but wish they didnt put they logo on it.

I am excited to see your new bumper on your Jeep.

I didn't care for the logo either.

 

[Fouledplugs]

I didn't care for the logo either.
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It would be my solution as well. Nice job, looks good.

 

[dbbd1]

That logo looks like a great place to bolt your license.
Just sayin'.