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Title: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead 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 (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 (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)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Jango 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.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: tcdawg on February 23, 2015, 11:22:31 AM: Genright rear stubby

http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=RBB8260#.VOtTs3yjNcY (http://www.genright.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=RBB8260#.VOtTs3yjNcY)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on February 23, 2015, 11:38:00 AM: Quote from: Jango 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.
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.

Quote from: tcdawg on February 23, 2015, 11:22:31 AM
Genright rear stubby

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

Ehh, don't really like the look. Metalcloak has something similar.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: BigMike 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.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead 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.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on February 23, 2015, 11:50:12 AM: Quote from: BigMike 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.

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
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: tcdawg on February 23, 2015, 01:25:09 PM: another option

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

offers no real protection though
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Danny Kinder on February 23, 2015, 07:13:28 PM: ^^ Evo rear or PS BFH
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: jgerhard on February 24, 2015, 08:55:16 AM: http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JKR/JKRM.html (http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JKR/JKRM.html)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Danny Kinder on February 24, 2015, 02:54:10 PM: Quote from: jgerhard on February 24, 2015, 08:55:16 AM
http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JKR/JKRM.html (http://www.jcroffroad.com/product/JKR/JKRM.html)

We sell a lot of JCR stuff & it is all beautiful!!
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on February 24, 2015, 03:18:57 PM: Yeah, that's a nice looking bumper.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Trail Duty on February 24, 2015, 04:19:02 PM: Just thought I throw another option in the mix, I run the Standard from Rusty Offroad

http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-bumper-trail-standard-rear-jk.html (http://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-bumper-trail-standard-rear-jk.html)

Never seen another JK with it. It sits flush against the end of the frame rails and tapers up at the ends to meet the corner of the tub. Really light too and doesn't break the bank.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Kennisau on February 25, 2015, 06:06:02 PM: EVO rear with shackle mounts in frame.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on March 01, 2015, 04:34:28 AM: Here is a homemade bumper I came across and really like(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/3d7075c9550ca4345c006eadd980d59e.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/2cef0890a1722b8c1c9a0168700f81ab.jpg)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on March 09, 2015, 09:54:15 AM: I found another bumper that I like. Made by savvy, I'm not sure about adding a hitch, but I like the clearance and higher mount.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: clark123456 on March 09, 2015, 09:47:15 PM: Savvy makes really good, well fitting, stuff.

- Torg
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Jeepster1407 on March 09, 2015, 10:07:52 PM: That savvy bumper is sweet
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on March 09, 2015, 10:29:37 PM: I'm still waiting to see what Vick comes up with, but this is definitely one that I'm thinking about
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: clark123456 on March 09, 2015, 10:44:10 PM: i like the homemade bumper that Jay posted better than any of the others, but custom bumpers take a lot of time, and time usually = money.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Jeepster1407 on March 09, 2015, 11:42:25 PM: If the production bumper Vick is coming out with is anything like the one on his rig it will be nothing short of beautiful. I'm a sucker for dimple died parts so that may be why I like it. Plus each dimple gives you an additional 5hp.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on March 10, 2015, 03:55:31 AM: Quote from: clark123456 on March 09, 2015, 10:44:10 PM
i like the homemade bumper that Jay posted better than any of the others, but custom bumpers take a lot of time, and time usually = money.

I agree! Any welders here have time? Let me know price!

Quote from: Jeepster1407 on March 09, 2015, 11:42:25 PM
If the production bumper Vick is coming out with is anything like the one on his rig it will be nothing short of beautiful. I'm a sucker for dimple died parts so that may be why I like it. Plus each dimple gives you an additional 5hp.

Yeah, I hope he does one soon! I'm not sure how long I can go without a rear bumper.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Jeepster1407 on March 10, 2015, 09:49:36 AM: Go check out the bumper on Scott's JK at SBC.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on March 10, 2015, 10:00:09 AM: Quote from: Jeepster1407 on March 10, 2015, 09:49:36 AM
Go check out the bumper on Scott's JK at SBC.

Is it custom? No pics online somewhere?
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Jeepster1407 on March 10, 2015, 12:34:23 PM: Yes it's custom. Go to abc' Facebook page and look in their pictures. It's a good ways down in ther
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 12, 2015, 07:27:39 AM: New vks shorty bumper is pretty bad ass and my favorite option so far. He is also doing a prerunner rear that should be ready next week. I'll finally be ready to pull the trigger once I see it.

This one is 28lbs, steel

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/be719d8dd8e01848b9225214d470801f.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/de51860b96b529b576d830069308e308.jpg)

http://www.vksfab.com/product/shorty-rear-bumper/
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 12, 2015, 07:31:48 AM: Quote from: BigPrince on June 12, 2015, 07:28:50 AM
Any plans for a spare tire?

I'm enjoying no spare and was considering not running one, but the wifey doesn't like the look as much. The plan will be to add a tailgate carrier from Teraflex of Crawler Conceptz or convince her that it looks good without it.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 12, 2015, 07:32:23 AM: (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/103739dbd6f3f11015ba79a27ce75f88.jpg)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 12, 2015, 08:06:22 AM: Yeah, I'll definitely keep a spare, but would be fine running it in the back. Also, I could still run our aluminum cargo tray when I need to carry more.

I didn't know this.
Quote from: BigPrince on June 12, 2015, 07:43:05 AM
Also cutting into the rear crossmember limits my rear suspension upgrade choices.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: DOUG on June 12, 2015, 08:29:13 AM: Have you tried putting the 37 in the rear with 36 children?
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 12, 2015, 08:34:15 AM: Quote from: Doug on June 12, 2015, 08:29:13 AM
Have you tried putting the 37 in the rear with 36 children?

I know i need my 2/3 seat down. I meant that I'll only put it in the back for wheeling trips. If I'm traveling out of town with the kids, we take her pilot.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: DOUG on June 12, 2015, 09:02:50 AM: The 37 requires the regular rear seat to be flat? I've never tried but almost did on this last trip to Moab.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: tcdawg on June 12, 2015, 09:12:06 AM: Quote from: Doug on June 12, 2015, 09:02:50 AM
The 37 requires the regular rear seat to be flat? I've never tried but almost did on this last trip to Moab.

yes
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: cru9 on June 12, 2015, 11:58:53 AM: That rear bumper looks good.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: DOUG on June 12, 2015, 12:20:43 PM: Quote from: tcdawg on June 12, 2015, 09:12:06 AM
Quote from: Doug on June 12, 2015, 09:02:50 AM
The 37 requires the regular rear seat to be flat? I've never tried but almost did on this last trip to Moab.

yes

So we ned to build a JK tire holder that clamps to the cage, rests on the floor, allows the rear seat to be up, and carries the spare inside at a 60 degree or so angle...
Title: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 12, 2015, 12:35:19 PM: I've been looking at a few ideas for this. I'll see if I can find some old pics. I've got a useless bracket from the third row seat, so I thought about trying to integrate an angled carrier. If you take out the storage cover, the bottom of the tire and sit in there to help with view.
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: cru9 on June 12, 2015, 12:57:30 PM: They already make a carrier like that. Trying to find a picture of it now
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 12, 2015, 02:01:38 PM: Here were some of the ballpark ideas that I came across when searching. But I'd want to take advantage of the bracket already mounted in the jeep. I think it would be pretty cool to make something that uses pins and can be removable.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/18e2a9527d482ab5fde9ada7d64fbf18.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/eb01acaa4f6f5250242ca24234e8e7e3.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/06b8ec29d4163596e355af28defcca0a.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/4ea1670508a491cc9e38933a3f4a64f8.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/f29b644adbb31f152289723bccc99574.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/3897760a7d99c3da5f9bb089538c57c2.jpg)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: DOUG on June 12, 2015, 02:10:15 PM: Where do i order this today? Allsouth? @PHANTOM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/12/4ea1670508a491cc9e38933a3f4a64f8.jpg)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: cru9 on June 12, 2015, 04:06:42 PM: I read that River Raider has them but can't find it
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 17, 2015, 09:55:32 PM: This just got posted on JKO. Too pricey for me, but looks like the idea we were going for. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/35141228505c59723f350e1466f775ae.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/1b1c226794c5bc97b4bbbc5bb73a6519.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/3a70dc29ba9b6997d9c0da72bde71a85.jpg)
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: DOUG on June 17, 2015, 10:26:58 PM: How much raise?
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: Raisinhead on June 17, 2015, 10:31:31 PM: Quote from: Doug on June 17, 2015, 10:26:58 PM
How much raise?
$550
Title: Re: High clearance rear JK bumpers?
Post by: jgerhard on June 18, 2015, 07:41:36 AM: Thats a nice setup.