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Old 03-25-2019, 05:17 AM   #1
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Need some help picking a flat tow bumper for a Wrangler

Hi,

I would like to order a bumper today for a 2012 JKU.
My center of hitch height is 19inches.

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Old 03-25-2019, 05:44 AM   #3
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smittybilt makes some that are awesome. No need for a base plate if you intend to tow the Jeep
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I have this one and love it.
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-5045.htm
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Old 03-25-2019, 06:35 AM   #5
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Thanks Doc and Craig,

I really am at a loss as to which one to pick.
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I went with the LOD Armor Lite. About 40 lbs and looks great. They sell clevis adapters for Blue Ox and one other too.
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I went with the Rockhard with the Rockhard BO adapters.
With the lift and larger tires I also had to raise the receiver 3" to keep the tow bar level.
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Thanks Birchboy,

I plan to use it with a Ready Brute Elite.
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Thanks Spk,

I won't be lifting the Jeep at all.
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First you need to decide on the bumper width you want. Frame width, half width or full width.

Next decide if you want a modular bumper that you can add parts to or take parts away.

I doubt you will ever use a winch so maybe consider a bumper that is configured to look complete even without a winch bolted on to it.
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I too went with a Rockhard.
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Thanks Tom,

That's exactly the info I need.

Becks and Artic,

I will check that out.
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Cheapest Rockhard is 879$. That's a bit out of my budget.
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