Thoughts on this tube bumper

[SafariRumbler]

Smittybilt JB44-FT Textured Black Front Bumper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CF5GCE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Pretty much dead set on this bumper. Love the classic look and I don’t want something sticking out super far. I think a winch would look fantastic with it too (I think winches look a little weird with some bumpers...)

Any thoughts on if this will make the front end sag a ton... as well as any general thoughts. Opinions welcome!!

 

[CodaMan]

My only thought is ... YUCK!!!

 

[Airjunky]

Too dated for me. I had a similar bumper on a Toyota 4'Runner in the 90s.

 

[MountaineerTom]

You may not get much support from people liking that style of bumper. But it’s your Jeep and if you like it then go for it.

As far as the weight, the info on Amazon says 35 pounds. I dont know how accurate that is, but 35 isn’t too much. It will be heavier than the stock but not as heavy as some bumpers. Now, a winch and winch plate that’s a different story. They both can be significantly heavier.

 

[Thunderhead]

Smittybilt JB44-FT Textured Black Front Bumper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CF5GCE/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Pretty much dead set on this bumper. Love the classic look and I don’t want something sticking out super far. I think a winch would look fantastic with it too (I think winches look a little weird with some bumpers...)

Any thoughts on if this will make the front end sag a ton... as well as any general thoughts. Opinions welcome!!

I had the same bumper for a while. I liked it. We cut the hoop down and raised up the bottom

Went back to the regular bumper when I added the winch

 

[JEEPCJTJ]

It's not a bad looking bumper and 35 lbs ain't bad either. I don't know how strong they are but I've seen a couple different push bars that either had large flat spots from actually pushing something or were rusted out. Unlike Ohio you only have to worry about the rust when you drive it in the ocean.

 

[SafariRumbler]

My only thought is ... YUCK!!!

I like a different style. bumpers like the one that you probably love imo are becoming the new “stock” with everyone putting them on.

 

[SafariRumbler]

Yeah

It's not a bad looking bumper and 35 lbs ain't bad either. I don't know how strong they are but I've seen a couple different push bars that either had large flat spots from actually pushing something or were rusted out. Unlike Ohio you only have to worry about the rust when you drive it in the ocean.

the amount of criticism I have gotten for liking that bumper (I posted a similar thread a year ago) sorta makes me like it less and I am holding off on purchasing until I am 100% happy with a bumper.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

35lbs seems really light. My warn stubby is supposedly 43.

 

[Mrprez]

Here’s your future with that bumper! Took it to the dump. They almost rejected it.

 

[astjp2]

I am thinking 1988 is what that bumper reminds me of.

 

[C.J. Roberts]

I know that tube bumpers are out of favor, but if I were getting one, I'd go without the hoop.

 

[JEEPCJTJ]

I know that tube bumpers are out of favor, but if I were getting one, I'd go without the hoop.

Said the guy with a push bar.

 

[C.J. Roberts]

Said the guy with a push bar.

Well, it's not a tube bumper. And it IS removible if I wanted to.

 

[Mumblewood]

I think about building a tube bumper every so often (I get board easily) and if I did it would look something more along this line

 

[Ray]

I like it.Do it your way you will like it.

 

[SafariRumbler]

I think about building a tube bumper every so often (I get board easily) and if I did it would look something more along this line

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Yeah I like that design a lot. Might even build something along those lines.

 

[2006TJ1]

I have one i took off my jeep i’d sell for cheap. Shipping would probably be pricey but dm me if you’re interested.

 

[JMT]

Not my style, but not my Jeep

 

[SafariRumbler]

I have one i took off my jeep i’d sell for cheap. Shipping would probably be pricey but dm me if you’re interested.

Thanks, but too pricey u bet