does warn make good bumpers

taco_pants · 06-21-2008, 08:38 AM

I like the look of the warn rock crawler front bumper but I've heard it is pretty weak and not fully boxed. I'm a bit OCD so I'd like to pick a quality company and get both front and rear bumpers from them (as well as skid plates and winch if I go warn or skid plates and lockers if I go ARB, etc.)

wbardin · 06-21-2008, 08:48 AM

I went with ARB front & rear on my TJ and added a Warn 9.5ti winch. I spent a lot of time looking at bumpers and liked these the best. It gives a nice clean look without being the focal point of the vehicle. The back bumper is very functional.

MillerTimeTJ · 06-21-2008, 10:43 AM

i love my warn front bumper and in terms of quality, the powder coat was crap but i just spray it with some rustoleum once a year.

I have used it for recovery many times and it has help up well.

i also think it is a great looking bumper

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2005X · 06-21-2008, 11:39 AM

i have hit so many trees, scraped on rocks ond once hit a lexus, all without any dents or scrathes, yes the powdercoat sucks, and mud likes to stay in the bumpers, but i love mine. i also made my Warn into a shorty

xulcuz · 06-21-2008, 12:06 PM

I have the Warn rear bumper and tire carrier and am very pleased with it so far.

**TheBoogieman** · 06-21-2008, 12:22 PM

I agree with everyone.Warn

Plus,I got them both for under $400 on Ebay.

**Elwood** · 06-21-2008, 12:39 PM

I like mine. I have not really hit it on anything, but it is 1.5 years old and my powder coat is in great condition.

**Best4x4** · 06-21-2008, 12:49 PM

G/F bumped into a concrete pole in a parking lot = zero damage to the bumper or Jeep. Then I hit a 12 point buck last fall and without that bumper I can tell you that the damage would have been very $$$$. I would have needed a new bumper, grill, hood, LF fender, not to mention a radiator, and AC work. Instead I had to replace a broken fog light and remove all the hair from the bumper. Yes the powder coat sucks, but the bumper is solid!

Tad

zachbh · 06-21-2008, 02:24 PM

this bumper is very stout..... you will not regret getting this one

laterzre · 06-21-2008, 02:29 PM

I just got in an accident about a month ago with my Warn front bumper. Some lady hit me on the side of the bumper going about 15 mph and the only damage to the jeep was a small scratch on the powder coat of the bumper. The other car that hit me got really messed up. The Warn is plenty strong in my opinion.

sealion2288 · 06-21-2008, 03:42 PM

Front and rear Groundpounders shipped under $350!!

mwmoon · 06-21-2008, 04:41 PM

Even though I hesitate to trust a Tar Heel fan, I think I'll check out that bumper.

I bought tube bumpers right after I got my Jeep (sigh), and now every bumper thread turns into an opportunity to upgrade.

sealion2288 · 06-21-2008, 06:24 PM

I'm in Greenville....pm me if you'd like to see them in person!

JBTJ · 06-21-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taco_pants

I like the look of the warn rock crawler front bumper but I've heard it is pretty weak and not fully boxed. I'm a bit OCD so I'd like to pick a quality company and get both front and rear bumpers from them (as well as skid plates and winch if I go warn or skid plates and lockers if I go ARB, etc.)

So much not true. It is a very good bumper. Some idiot pulled out in front of me on the highway. I slammed into the back of him so hard that the rear of the Jeep came up off the ground. We pulled over, and his trunk was smashed into the rear seat big time. TOTALED I’d say. My bumper, barely a scratch no damage what so ever. Best $180.00 I ever spent.

-Rudy- · 06-21-2008, 07:57 PM

Bumper is beautiful and matches the Jeep well compared to some other rather clumsy looking bumpers out there.

It's not fully boxed, but the quality is very good and it's beefy. I would not be afraid to get backed into or something of that sort with these. Powder-coating on mine is nice, but I plan on getting them Line-X'd eventually anyways.