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High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« on: February 23, 2015, 11:08:16 AM »
I am in the process of switching out my JK bumpers now.  I am planning to do a heavy duty Crawler Conceptz tire carrier that attaches to the tailgate and want a small bumper without a carrier. Does anyone have any suggestions on bumpers that I may have missed? I don't want to run without a bumper. 

Crawler Conceptz Skinny Series
http://shop.crawlerconceptz.com/index.php/bumpers/skinnyb/skinny-rht.html

Poison Spyder BFH
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Bumpers-Tire-Carriers-Winch-Mounts/BFH-Rear-Bumper-in-Bare-Steel.aspx?t_c=64&t_s=26&t_pt=3486&t_pn=PSC17-17-020


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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2015, 11:17:10 AM »
If you ever plan to tow something then the crawler concepts rear bumper looks like your best bet. Low profile with a hitch receiver.
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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2015, 11:22:31 AM »

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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2015, 11:38:00 AM »

If you ever plan to tow something then the crawler concepts rear bumper looks like your best bet. Low profile with a hitch receiver.
That's the way I'm leaning. I don't really have anything to tow, but I will house my backup camera there and like the option if I ever get a trailer.

Genright rear stubby

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=RBB8260#.VOtTs3yjNcY

Ehh, don't really like the look. Metalcloak has something similar.
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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2015, 11:39:13 AM »
It's like CC stole the CAD drawings when they left PSC.  With that said, I'd be inclined to support small biz over 4WP.

When I tried to climb a big rock at Hale, I'm sure glad I had a heavy duty rear bumper.  My rig slid about 4' off of the rock right down on the shack tabs and hitch.  Not sure what shape it would be in if it was aluminum.  Also glad the tire carrier didn't hit.

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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2015, 11:46:13 AM »
I just got off the phone with VKS. Vick is planning to have a prototype for a small rear bumper within a month. Looks like I will have to hold out to see the design.
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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2015, 11:50:12 AM »

It's like CC stole the CAD drawings when they left PSC.  With that said, I'd be inclined to support small biz over 4WP.

When I tried to climb a big rock at Hale, I'm sure glad I had a heavy duty rear bumper.  My rig slid about 4' off of the rock right down on the shack tabs and hitch.  Not sure what shape it would be in if it was aluminum.  Also glad the tire carrier didn't hit.

Lots of interesting information around that situation. Im okay with supporting either, but usually go with small business.

Agreed on steel as my only option
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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2015, 01:25:09 PM »
another option

http://www.offroadevolution.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=EVO_Fascia

offers no real protection though


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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2015, 07:13:28 PM »
^^ Evo rear or PS BFH
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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2015, 02:54:10 PM »
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Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2015, 03:18:57 PM »
Yeah, that's a nice looking bumper.
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