Which WJ Bumper? ARB vs TrailReady vs LSR

[Backwoods Rambler]

Someone had already mentioned if you buy the Iceland Offroad bumper, it sticks so far out the sides, it's practically mandatory you get the fender flares as well.

That's a good point and could be a deciding factor if you have no plans to get the flares.

On the other hand, it's fiberglass, could it be trimmed down?

 

[wjeeper]

Someone had already mentioned if you buy the Iceland Offroad bumper, it sticks so far out the sides, it's practically mandatory you get the fender flares as well.

Not really the case.........it only sticks out a tad past the fenders and I think it looks great!

http://www.mallcrawlin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19309&highlight=iceland+offroad
Make sure to check out page 2, shows the install and shows the mounting brackets very clearly

(good site for ZJ and WJ tech if you can wade through all the inflated egos and general ************** attitude that is mallcrawlin)

 

[Jeff H]

Not really the case.........it only sticks out a tad past the fenders and I think it looks great!

Thanks for posting up the link. I checked out the pics and it actually doesnt stick out as far as I thought on the side (atleast in those pics).

Im really starting to lean towards the Iceland bumper again. I think I could manage to reinforce the radiator support enough to hold up or maybe make a complete skid of some sort.. Ive got another couple months before I end up ordering something anyway.

 

[Root Moose]

I guess if you did something like the front OEM skid plate used on an XJ that would be plenty strong for overlanding use.

 

[Backwoods Rambler]

Here it looks like it sticks out pretty far

But here it doesn't look that wide at all

 

[jeeepguy]

Check out the Kevin's Offroad bumpers as well.

 

[JChatary]

Here it looks like it sticks out pretty far

But here it doesn't look that wide at all

I'm not totally convinced. I think we should trade WJ's...you know....for investigative purposes! :hehe: :sombrero:

 

[GetOutThere]

With no personal experience with any of them, I'm throwing my hat in for the LSR because of the rad support.

And it just plain looks boss.

 

[OverlandZJ]

I dont think the Iceland design sticks out TOO far on the corners, gives it a bit of corner protection. Add an aftermarket rad support and you'll save quite a bit of weight.

 

[JChatary]

I dont think the Iceland design sticks out TOO far on the corners, gives it a bit of corner protection. Add an aftermarket rad support and you'll save quite a bit of weight.

Yeah...the more I look at the pics, the more I like it. All I need is to sell a couple key things of mine, and I plan on ordering one.

 

[mudgirl]

Just wondering if you ever got the Icelandic bumper?? If so, do you like it?? I think I will be ordering one in the next week also.

 

[newimage]

I have a good buddy at Out Door logic Jimmy who makes as Bumper for the 3rd Gen Toyota 4 Runner
I am dropping off my 2002 WJ on Sept 20th to see if they can retro fit that bumper onto my GC if it works it will affordable and looks great!

http://www.outdoorlogic.net/home.php?cat=268

 

[fabsomuch]

Hey I'd like to know what you think of my bumpers. I'd love to show some of my products on the portal. Here are pictures of WJ's and JK's.

 

[bob91yj]

I don't get the angled tow points on the GC bumper.

 

[fabsomuch]

There not tow points the space between tabs is for tip over hoop a 3/4 shackle is the bolt. The tabs go through bumper about 7" and are part of mounting bracket.