High and Tight winch bumpers

[nolimits]

I've been going back & forth on SRQ or BAMF for awhile. Also I really like the StinkyFab bumper w/o the winch as it's so minimalist. There is an optional winch mount for the SF bumper but it's probably too "in your face".

SRQ Fabrication:

StinkyFab Sledgehammer:

Optional Winch Attachment for StinkyFab:

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[Mike T]

I've been going back & forth on SRQ or BAMF for awhile. Also I really like the StinkyFab bumper w/o the winch as it's so minimalist. There is an optional winch mount for the SF bumper but it's probably too "in your face".

SRQ Fabrication:

StinkyFab Sledgehammer:

Optional Winch Attachment for StinkyFab:

I was actually just looking at the SRQ today. I like that its not to in your face as you say like the SF. I would like to see some pics with it on a stock type Bronco and not on 37s and up. I think it looks great on the bigger tires and lifted just wondering if too much in a shorter build

 

[JediMcMuffin]

I am rather happy with how the MetalCloak bumper turned out for me. I think I'd like a better solution for that front license plate, but other than that I'm happy.

 

[Mike T]

I am rather happy with how the MetalCloak bumper turned out for me. I think I'd like a better solution for that front license plate, but other than that I'm happy.

That is also a nice looking bumper. I am not a fan of the ones that have it just bolted on to the front as the FPP on does. Looks like to much of an afterthought and I worry if used much that the angle it is at would create bigger problems.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

That is also a nice looking bumper. I am not a fan of the ones that have it just bolted on to the front as the FPP on does. Looks like to much of an afterthought and I worry if used much that the angle it is at would create bigger problems.

Yeah that's why i went with this. I really did like the modular bumper with the wing tips removed. I considered doing a bolt on winch mount, but it pushed the winch really far out in front as a few other solutions have done. This bumper pulls the winch very close in, and directly in line with the bolts that hold all of this to frame.

I went with this to clean it all up, and I really like how the 2 x LP6 Pro and 2 x S2 pretty much take care of all my lighting needs without decorating the vehicle in lights.

Except for that license plate mount, I hate how far out it sticks, but its quite functional.

 

[TheGoodBadUgly]

I am happy with @Lobo Off-Road WNC bumper and skid. I can reach the clutch easily, and it sticks out less than two inches further than stock, so no meaningful impact on the front camera if you have it.

Stock:

Lobo:

Is that the Heretic light bar? any chance you can show more photos from the side, 3/4, top to see how it fits & attaches and intersects with winch clutch handle?? Thanks

 

[hozer]

I was actually just looking at the SRQ today. I like that its not to in your face as you say like the SF. I would like to see some pics with it on a stock type Bronco and not on 37s and up. I think it looks great on the bigger tires and lifted just wondering if too much in a shorter build

35s

 

[Mike T]

35s

That does not look bad at all! The opening for the winch clutch looks big enough and a plus.

 

[hozer]

That does not look bad at all! The opening for the winch clutch looks big enough and a plus.

Unless you have monster hands, 100%

 

[Frankopaz]

35s

How did you find the installation? I haven't been able to see any YouTube videos to see how involved?

I think it looks great.

 

[Saltwater Junkie]

Another @srqfabrications vote here.Being built as we speak.

 

[RIDE]

@Mirage shared this one in a different thread. I’d never seen it before and figure it may be worth consideration.

 

[hozer]

How did you find the installation? I haven't been able to see any YouTube videos to see how involved?

I think it looks great.

Took my and my dad about 6 hrs with just as many beers each and inadequate tools. Winch included, but not wired (don't trust myself)

With good tools and less booze bet you it's a 3hr job.

Fitting took the longest, getting bolts in the right order and lined up exactly to my OCD.

Super pleased. Have about 10k miles on it and get comments all the time

 

[Mirage]

@Mirage shared this one in a different thread. I’d never seen it before and figure it may be worth consideration.

@Mike T It's your personal preference on bumpers, don't let anyone on here say anything differently. If you like it and it's something you can live with for a while, buy it. If you're not going to lift it or go serious offroading, you might not need anything like what both my wife and I have. I will say, the previous owner of mine said if he had the bumper I chose, he might've still had "my Bronco", when the deer hit him a few months ago... :/

I told my wife to pick out what she liked and let me know. She looked and looked and finally said she like the DV8 Specs Series front winch bumper. Where we live and ride, a winch is a must! I personally didn't like the style of the one she picked out, but it's her Bronco, not mine, I just installed it for her

Short rant incoming...

What I'm about to say, is definitely not directed towards you, @RIDE , I appreciate someone else that likes my bumper! My rant is more towards the ones that laugh or make fun of my bumper...., completely silly of yall.... It depends on what angle you take the pic at, as to how "large" this looks, it's not as bad in person, but I don't care what most of yall think, it's mine, not yours, I'm old and not going to get butt-hurt if you put something on your Bronco, that I don't like....

Personally, when I bought my Bronco and was looking at front bumpers, I hated most of the aftermarket bumpers available, that have little to no protection on the sides of the grille, specifically under each headlight. I don't like how most of these bumpers stick out in the middle, (just for the winch), then disappear on either side.... When I had my Wrangler, I saw an ad from LoD and thought their products were solid and nice looking, not for everyone, I get that, but like I said, I'm not like everyone else...

Anyway, I wanted a BUMPER on my build, because I'm old and just used to having a solid front bumper. This bumper is amazing! It has reinforcement plates behind the main front mounting plates, that sandwich the frame rail "horns" in between them. It has enough space for a large WARN winch and it get said winch under the grille, for maximum airflow, it has several options for light pods on the ends (I just went with the OEM fog light option), it's got a stubby and full width version of the "wings", it's got a winch hoop option as well! Where the shackles are mounted is a separate piece, that actually mounts to the frame "horns", then the winch piece goes between those mounts, then the wings mount on lastly. It's dry weight is 110 pounds!

I get it, It's not for most of yall and that's fine with me, I built mine to actually go offroading, like these pics from yesterday ride.

 

[Mirage]

I am rather happy with how the MetalCloak bumper turned out for me. I think I'd like a better solution for that front license plate, but other than that I'm happy.

That's crazy, I love Metalcloak stuff, except their bumpers/rock rails, LOL! I have everything MC sells on my Bronco, except their bumpers/rail, haha! Not making fun of them, I just haven't seen them on a Bronco, other than the ones on their site They do make some amazing products though, I have their 2.5" Game Changers lift, Uncloak Skids, Diff Cover and the rest of the Skids they sell, great stuff!

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