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Old 11-08-2017, 03:15 PM
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I can't decide if i want to get a new winch bumper for my xj. Could anybody give me some pros an cons to it???
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Pros:
Looks cool
Can mount a winch
Provides sturdy shackles for pulling
Provides mounting for lights
Can jack from the bumper using a Hi-Lift

Cons:
Expensive
Heavy
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I installed a Rusty's hidden winch bumper on mine, and I love it. I put a Warn 9000 lb winch with synthetic rope and lights. I was initially concerned about the extra weight pulling the front end down, but no problem at all.
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Originally Posted by wristwister
Pros:
Looks cool
Can mount a winch
Provides sturdy shackles for pulling
Provides mounting for lights
Can jack from the bumper using a Hi-Lift

Cons:
Expensive
Heavy
Don't forget these..................

Pro:
place to stand or kneel when working on the back of the engine or deep in the engine compartment

Con:
place to knock your head when you crawl out from under the front end and forget the bumper sticks out so far



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TRCM that reminds me of the time my dad and I we're doing something to his Jeep (97 Grand). Stood on his stock bumper to get at the throttle cable, or something, and when I straightened back up to get down, the whole bumper fell off. It's only plastic with styrofoam packing.
My Jeep has a light weight wench bumper, doesn't weigh much. I definitely second TRCM on both parts, and to add, hitting your bumper with your shins as I have makes you use some very colorful words.
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Originally Posted by gunhand
I installed a Rusty's hidden winch bumper on mine, and I love it. I put a Warn 9000 lb winch with synthetic rope and lights. I was initially concerned about the extra weight pulling the front end down, but no problem at all.
could you provide a link to where you got yours??
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could you provide a link to where you got yours??
Rustysoffroad.com

I have the XJ Trail bumper with pre-runner bar.

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