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Old 04-02-2012, 12:28 AM
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Default what do you guys think of this bumper?

never seen anyone run it but it looks way better than anything I can cut. price seems reasonable at $265

http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/exte...ch-bumper-kit/

it's low profile, looks lightweight, has a spot for a winch
my only concerns were that it looks a little flimsy as shown in the second pic of this link

http://www.dirtboundoffroad.com/exte...p-cherokee-xj/

and that winch looks pretty small. think I can fit an 8000lb in there?
I'll put on my own d-ring mounts
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my mistake. upon second look that does look like an 8000lb winch
think it'll fit a bigger one anyway? lol
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Check out hudfab bumpers in the vendor section.
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my mistake. upon second look that does look like an 8000lb winch
think it'll fit a bigger one anyway? lol
Why not call or email them and ask if you can fit a bigger winch?
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Some folks here have used the Dirtbound offroad bumpers.

I have a JCR.
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looks good, nice and compact and fits up close to the grill. looks like it'll doesn't stick out way too far.
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can I throw it up against some rocks? looks like the ends will dent rather easy
maybe I'll just call them. I really like the way it looks at least
and I'll check out the hudfab section when I get off work
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im not sure if this is the same bumper or not but it looks very similar and was ran on a jeep that raced in KOH's every mans challenge but if its the same bumper im sure it can be thrown at some rocks.

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I personally prefer to mount the winch under the rad on the cross member that is then reinforced with a proper backbone system. But yes that does look flimsy simply because the corners aren't boxed. And since I've hit the corners on my jeeps a half dozen times each thats important to me.

I usually just build a JCR style Stage 1 bumper and mount the winch behind it. Tadaaaaaa. great approach angle and still a winch.
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Originally Posted by DualPurposeXJ
Why not call or email them and ask if you can fit a bigger winch?
That would make too much sense.
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