halmotors

...with a winch mount. I want to keep my stock bumper, but I also want to mount a winch on the front of the vehicle. I like the looks of a brush guard, and I wouldn't mind getting one, but I'm not too learned on the different brands. I don't have a ton of money to spend, but I don't want to get something really cheap, either.

Suggestions?

xj_maniac_newb

arb bull bar....not exactly cheap, but its the only one id ever put on my jeep

89cherokeelimited

Rusty's has some good ones and they arn't very expensive.

halmotors

YOWZA...almost a grand. Definitely not in my price range at this point. I'm thinking sub-$300.

halmotors

Again, keep in mind that I want to keep my stock front bumper on the vehicle for looks, not replace it.

89cherokeelimited

ARB bull bars are really good but their price goes right along with them.
Rusty's makes really good ones that you can actually use without worrying about bending the bumper

xj_maniac_newb

hey, all im saying is i read a story about a man with an arb bull bar on his truck in Canada, and he hit a fully grown moose.....A MOOSE......i personally thought a moose would destroy anything. BUT after i saw the pics i knew i needed one cause the bumper wasnt even really hurt

halmotors

Well I don't anticipate running into any moose any time soon, either. I just need something to mount a winch to that can also block whipping branches and whatnot.

xj_maniac_newb

hey, who ever expects to hit a moose?.....noone, it just happens....life is always about being prepared...why do you think arb was made by aussies? cause they always have kangaroos jumpin at them all the time

blacksheep

Warn is the only one I know of that makes a integrated brush guard and winch mount. Also look at http://www.detoursusa.com/ They have a stock bumper mount for a winch, but no brush guard. What you are asking for is a little hard because you really want a strong mount with a winch, and a brush guard doesn't really have a good mount location on an xj. That is why their is only a few companies that make them and so many companies that make aftermarket bumpers. Check out http://www.custom4x4fabrication.com/index.html for some nice after market bumpers with brush guards on them. BTW, I have the c4x4 trail blazer bumper on mine and pulled a full-size bronco out of the snow last December. Good luck!
BS

halmotors

That backbone bumper system would work well for what I need, as well. My main goal is getting that winch mount on the front, so that fits the bill.

blacksheep

Great, glad I could help. I think that the owner of detours is a member here. You might search around and see if he might hook you up with a deal. You never know.
BS

Detour

Hey Guys, Gals.........yes, I do try to check in from time to time.

As far as the BackBone goes, it's been a staple of our line up for about 8 years now, and there was a time a brushguard was offered as well....



It was only available for the pre-97 models, and with changes made to the new style BackBone.......it's been totally dropped.

But not forever, when time permits.....I plan on reworking the brushguard to fit the new BackBone design..........Thankyou for the suggestion and your intrest.

halmotors

Oh man...if you were to start offering that brushguard again with the backbone system, I would snap it up in a heartbeat. That's exactly what I'm looking for.

Detour

It was always offered seperately, ment to be an "add on" at anytime........
Those who've purchased a BackBone since Jan. 2009, would at anytime be able to add the next generation brush guard to their previously purchased system, if desired.

So, all's not lost.

Thanks again for your intrest.