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6:08 am
December 4, 2009
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Bucko
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What do you guys look for in a bumper would you rather have one bad ass looking bumper witch would obviously cost more or a more simple design that could be produced and sold at a lesser price
thanks for the help
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11:18 am
December 4, 2009
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ktraver97ss
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I would look for the best approach/departure angles, heavy duty construction, recovery points, and fits a winch. My $.02
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2:34 pm
December 4, 2009
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bittergenius
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Something that also fits well with the design of the vehicle. Some bumpers i see are ugly and dont fit the contours of the truck. Thats what I like about mine. It almost looks stock, like it was designed by Jeep.
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2:54 pm
December 4, 2009
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Bucko
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yes i love that about yours i thorght it was stock from the side the otherday lol
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3:26 pm
December 4, 2009
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swampape
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something strong that you can bounce off trees or whatever without damaging it. and with good recovery points. and if its a front bumper, it has to be winch friendly. :-)
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3:26 pm
December 4, 2009
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BP
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I can make a "badass"looking bumper from sheet metal and plastic. Doesn't mean much. Go for departure and appoach angle, and recovery points.
Also, stingers look cool, but if you are only a light wheeler, is it worth the extra money for something you'll never use?
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3:28 pm
December 4, 2009
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TheSecretary
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And for me, something you don't have to have cleared by NASA. Sorry, Evans. :) So, a size that fits the truck well and your needs well.
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3:43 pm
December 4, 2009
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Bucko
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BP said:
I can make a “badass”looking bumper from sheet metal and plastic. Doesn’t mean much. Go for departure and appoach angle, and recovery points.
Also, stingers look cool, but if you are only a light wheeler, is it worth the extra money for something you’ll never use?
ok as allways i probly didnt explane to well soo for example thers kevins offroad steath bumper for a zj it has an amazingly low profile but is neraly $900 where as there is a discontinued one from harison offroad wich was around 500 not as good aproch angle but its strong ect so would you choose to spend more or keep the extra $400 towrds another mod
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7:58 pm
December 4, 2009
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COME ON BUCKO!!!!! You have a welder. Take what you like,figure what u need, watch ur angles and frame tie ins,buy some tube and get to welding. Save all that loot for the ladies when ur 21
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8:37 pm
December 4, 2009
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Bucko
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Post edited 5:21 am – December 5, 2009 by bucko
i just wona get peoples opinion on not so much quality as i kno they haveto be tough, more like wen it comes to bupers wha is your pricerange
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9:26 pm
December 4, 2009
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Moparboy
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I'm a big fan of stinger bumpers :), thats the first thing people see and they always have a puzzled look on their faces. Its great. Now the ZJ, I like the ZJ's bumper because its a simple winch bumper. I would look at Rusty's offroad, they have a lot of nice bumpers and so does JCR. But I would make your own, you did before and they look great.
Evans :)
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9:38 pm
December 4, 2009
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BLKWJLMTD
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bittergenius said:
Something that also fits well with the design of the vehicle. Some bumpers i see are ugly and dont fit the contours of the truck. Thats what I like about mine. It almost looks stock, like it was designed by Jeep.
Those are the kind I like too. There are certain ones that look great on TJs, but horrible on YJs or JKs, and vice versa.
The main things I look for are, in no particular order:
PRICE
STYLING
FUNCTIONALITY
Oh and Evans, dont worry buddy, I like your stinger bumper. I think it looks BA 
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11:54 pm
December 4, 2009
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Erock
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Also I am not certain on who does what but I know JCR says you break it bring it back for a replacement how could you pass that up… Other then I like how there bumpers look for the YJ and the warranty thats where my money is going
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