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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 07:03 AM
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i just ordered me a new rear bumper from C-rock, now i need a front bumper - i dont want a winch bumper, i a reciever for a winch, i want D-ring tabs, i want unibody tie-ins, steering box brace, and i want the sides to wrap around for protection from those trees and rocks that reach out and grab you. Iv looked at several and have narrowed it down to JCR deluxe non-winch, and dirt bound non winch. anybody have any thoughts or experiance with them?
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 07:04 AM
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or this one - im kind of liking this one because of the rounded sides - and i think i can get it a little less expensive.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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out of the two I like the second one the best
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:17 AM
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How much are they?
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:22 AM
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I have JCR front and rear Bumpers on my jeep. I love them. Never bent a bracket when pulling jeep out with them. My vote is JCR Offroad
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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I love my front JCR bumper!
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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I've got the same JCR bumper your looking at with a removable winch plate. This is after I rolled it over in the quarry. Not a bit of damage to the bumper and the winch stayed put. I just ordered another in for the MJ last week, and it'll be here today. I guess I'm a big fan of JCR.

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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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JCR all the way
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Our vote is for JCR
American made, precision designed, great customer service, and we have our tax season sale going on right now. That will save you a few bucks as well.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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JCR all the way. It looks way better when you paint it rather than leaving it unfinished like the pic you posted
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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JCR. They make great stuff
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JcrOffroad
Our vote is for JCR
American made, precision designed, great customer service, and we have our tax season sale going on right now. That will save you a few bucks as well.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
how much for the deluxe bumper with frame tie-ins, d-ring tabs, front reciever, and steering brace shipped to 31763
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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I've seen both in person. Both are great but I like the style of the Dirt Bound a little better.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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my vote is the dirtbound bumper. i personally like how it sticks out alittle more so i could use it as a step.

either way you choose you are going to get a great bumper.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by blue dog
how much for the deluxe bumper with frame tie-ins, d-ring tabs, front reciever, and steering brace shipped to 31763
I vote for homemade bumpers but go for jcr off road
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