Topic: More bumper options... Opinions?

[jfrabat]

OK, so I am looking to do my part to reactivate the economy, and spend part of my tax refund in a new set of bumpers.  I was looking at these (all of them would be lined, by the way, to increase durability of the finish):

Front (including steering skid):
http://www.shrockworks.com/product.php?productid=16138


Rear:
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SWBR2&Category_Code=YJR


I would like to know what you guys think about these based on experience...  Also, keep in mind that my use is mud, not rocks (although I will get to see some of these when crossing the rivers, which is why I went for the stronger front bumper).  I want to hear pros and cons to make a better decision, so any comment is appreciated!

By the way, I droped the Hanson bumper for 2 reasons; too expensive, and too big (I feel the one above allows the wheel to hit possible obstacles and accumulates less mud).

Felipe

[oldjeep]

Still a lot of $$$ for a couple chunks of 2x4 steel.

Take a look at these if you don't want to make one yourself:
http://www.nates4x4.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=29
http://www.nates4x4.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=32

[95yjman]

I like them, your front bumper looks alot like the JCR stage 2 front bumper.
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SWBF2&Category_Code=YJF
Thats what I plan to go with for my YJ, it seems just as well built and cheaper price then the shrockworks one.  I'm by no means putting down the shrockworks one, I like it and in the end its your Jeep so you have to go with what you like.

[Mozman68]

JCR rocks!!

They are doing my rig build btw....I'll make sure your bumpers are extra strong!!

[95yjman]

JCR rocks!!

They are doing my rig build btw....I'll make sure your bumpers are extra strong!!

Yes they do, I really like their 1 ton steering setup to, I've heard nothing but good things about it. 

[jcsanders79]

Shrockworks makes a good rock gaurd.  Very well built.

[Mozman68]

Yes they do, I really like their 1 ton steering setup to, I've heard nothing but good things about it. 

going in my rig

[oldjeep]

Yes they do, I really like their 1 ton steering setup to, I've heard nothing but good things about it. 

Their "1-ton" steereing setup really cracks me up.   Not that there is anything wrong with it, but GM uses those same TRE's for all K series 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton steering setups.   

[jfrabat]

I like them, your front bumper looks alot like the JCR stage 2 front bumper.
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SWBF2&Category_Code=YJF
Thats what I plan to go with for my YJ, it seems just as well built and cheaper price then the shrockworks one.  I'm by no means putting down the shrockworks one, I like it and in the end its your Jeep so you have to go with what you like.

The Shrockworks uses thicker metal than the JCR, which is what I like about it...  Typically, you are pulled from the front, so I prefer the extra thickness.  I do think that JCR offers good product and price (which is why I like their rear bumper), and I specially like that they offer the option to line the bumpers.

Still a lot of $$$ for a couple chunks of 2x4 steel.

Take a look at these if you don't want to make one yourself:

I dont have any welding equipment (or experience!), so I prefer to pay and have something that looks nice and that wont come apart on me on account of bad welding on my part...  Thanks for the links.

Shrockworks makes a good rock gaurd.  Very well built.

JC, you have one yourself?  I read good reviews online about that bumper...  Basically, everyone agrees online that is hard as nails!

JCR rocks!!

They are doing my rig build btw....I'll make sure your bumpers are extra strong!!

Thanks; I'll accept your offer here!  I'll let you know once I place the order.

Felipe

[jcsanders79]

I actually don't have Shrockworks rock gaurds, I went with 4XDoctors.  A couple guys in my Jeep club have them though and they are solid.  The 4XD are basically the exact same thing just a little cheaper.  When I bought them Shrockworks was nickle and diming you for every thing, the starting price was umpainted.

[jfrabat]

the starting price was unpainted.

In my case, I want it unpainted, because I plan on lining it... 

By the way, any recomendations on the lining?  I was thinking of taking it to Line-X and having them line it (Rhino Line is also available here in Miami, but dont know which is better).

Felipe

[Jeffy]

Their "1-ton" steereing setup really cracks me up.   Not that there is anything wrong with it, but GM uses those same TRE's for all K series 1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton steering setups.   

It's to go with their 1-Ton brakelines. 

[tommy_chunk]

In my case, I want it unpainted, because I plan on lining it... 

By the way, any recomendations on the lining?  I was thinking of taking it to Line-X and having them line it (Rhino Line is also available here in Miami, but dont know which is better).

Felipe

I know that with Line-X some of the dealers can apply colors. I don't believe Rhino is anything but black.

[jfrabat]

Well, the rear bumper is ordered from JCR Offroad.  Since they offer a lined option for finishing (Stone Liner), I went with that option instead of having it lined locally.  From what I have read, this bumper should be able to get me out of sticky situations (read: will allow me to be winched out!) that I will surely get myself into, and with the 2" receiver, I can either take my Swagman Bike Carrier or hookup a trailer.

I am still considering the Shrock Works one for the front, but have not decided yet, so the stock bumper is still on.

Felipe

PS: Moz, if you could give JCR a call, I would much appreciated it!  I ordered the bumper on May 2, and they said it would take 15 to 18 days to ship because of the high volume of orders, but I have yet to receive any feedback on the shipping date (and today it is officially 18 days).

[oldjeep]

PS: Moz, if you could give JCR a call, I would much appreciated it!  I ordered the bumper on May 2, and they said it would take 15 to 18 days to ship because of the high volume of orders, but I have yet to receive any feedback on the shipping date (and today it is officially 18 days).

When a vendor of anything says x number of days, they are almost always talking about business days.  15 days = 3 weeks