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Old 06-03-2012, 11:15 PM
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Default Who makes the best looking and performing winch bumper?

I bent my stock bumper pretty good on a trail run yesterday and it got me looking at aftermarket bumpers. I'm a fan of keeping my XJ looking stock so I'm trying to avoid bulky bumpers with hoops, tubes, etc but I want something strong enough to take some abuse. I've always liked the ARB Bull Bars because they look clean but I'm open to other suggestions (hopefully cheaper). I don't have a welder so building one is not an option for me. Suggestions and pictures are welcome!
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This man makes the best bumpers around:
Only $380.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/ne...bumper-135019/

Super light weight and stronger than ****.

He also has bumpers with hitches that you can use winch cradles with:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/hu...ilable-112127/

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some of this C-ROK stuff looks pretty cool
http://www.c-rok.com/frontbumper.html
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And That's also like 500 bucks for the basic. Check out l&l in the vendor section. 275 shipped to your door.

I'm also a huge fan of jcr bumpers.

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Originally Posted by mr white
This man makes the best bumpers around:
Only $380.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/ne...bumper-135019/

Super light weight and stronger than ****.

He also has bumpers with hitches that you can use winch cradles with:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/hu...ilable-112127/
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We have a few different bumper options for XJ's. Our stuff comes with a lifetime warranty too!

www.jcroffroad.com
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Best looking and best performing? ARB hands down. I like l&l fab too
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I love my arb bull bar, but they're not cheap. I've had mine about 9 years and it still looks mostly new, the finish is AMAZING. In my opinion I think a bumper choice is very individual. I say pick what features you want, then pick how much you want to pay.
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ares fab here is a pic Who makes the best looking and performing winch bumper?-0522122022a95305792.jpg

Who makes the best looking and performing winch bumper?-0524121142a95294554.jpg

around about 500 i paid for mine it is a great bumper it can take a beating i slammed mine into two trees and nothing but bark stuck to the bumper and some paint chipping
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Here's pretty much the best Basic looking winch bumper your going to find. Not a bad price also. Plus there's different options to choose from. Link provided below.

http://www.jcroffroad.com/mm5/mercha...t_Code=XJ-F-WN

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"who makes the best looking and performing winch bumper"

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ARB!!!!! FTW!!!!
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Trailready has the best looking bumper around, couldn't tell ya about their performance though. Oh, and better shell out a grand for the front and more for a loaded rear.
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How do you (the OP) define the performance of a winch bumper?

Help me understand what you really want.


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