Replace X Front Bumper with Rubicon Bumper

volcycle · 11-15-2009, 04:04 PM

If I do that how do I hook up the lights or can I?

**waterboarder** · 11-15-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by volcycle

If I do that how do I hook up the lights or can I?

See attached diagram.

chiefkp · 11-15-2009, 05:02 PM

I have a rubicon bumper if you want it, pay for shipping and its yours

32oz · 11-15-2009, 05:06 PM

Why would you want to replace a plastic bumper with another plastic bumper? Go and get yourself a real (metal) bumper...

**waterboarder** · 11-15-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 32oz

Why would you want to replace a plastic bumper with another plastic bumper? Go and get yourself a real (metal) bumper...

Not everyone has fun funds.

Based on what he described, he is looking to get the factory fog lights. If he can source a bumper with the lights for free or cheap, it's a nice upgrade.

dirtyjpwrangler · 11-16-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by waterboarder

Not everyone has fun funds.

Based on what he described, he is looking to get the factory fog lights. If he can source a bumper with the lights for free or cheap, it's a nice upgrade.

Exactly what I did. I'm doing the wiring for the fogs and putting a rubi bumper on my X tonight.

Bumper w/ tow hooks and fog cut outs (got it free) + fogs ($60 shipped) + relay/wiring etc ($25?) = damn good deal for a bumper upgrade.

IMO wranglers should come stock with at least 4 lights... It just seems weird having only two.

**waterboarder** · 11-16-2009, 02:08 PM

Well, if you've got $85 into it - I'm not sure I would call it a "damn good deal". You could buy a pair of generic fog lights for $20 complete (OPTRONICS® COMPETITION SERIES FOG LIGHTS - CarParts Quality Discount Parts and Accessories). About 25% of what you're into it for (:

I think you paid too much for your fog lights to put it into the "damn good deal" category. I've seen the factory fogs selling for $20-$30 (:

But if nothing else, it will LOOK a lot nicer than the bumper you are replacing (:

dirtyjpwrangler · 11-16-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by waterboarder

Well, if you've got $85 into it - I'm not sure I would call it a "damn good deal". You could buy a pair of generic fog lights for $20 complete (OPTRONICS® COMPETITION SERIES FOG LIGHTS - CarParts Quality Discount Parts and Accessories). About 25% of what you're into it for (:

I think you paid too much for your fog lights to put it into the "damn good deal" category. I've seen the factory fogs selling for $20-$30 (:

But if nothing else, it will LOOK a lot nicer than the bumper you are replacing (:

where the hell have you seen factory fogs for 20-30?? I did a good amount of searching on ebay and jk-forum and havn't seen any going for cheaper then I got them (i see most going for $70-$90 a pop).

And yea those generic fogs are fugly IMO

call me crazy but for now I just like the look of the OEM bumper with the hooks and fogs in it. That's my story and i'm sticking to it!

**waterboarder** · 11-16-2009, 03:13 PM

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where the hell have you seen factory fogs for 20-30?? I did a good amount of searching on ebay and jk-forum and havn't seen any going for cheaper then I got them.

I got a pair on JF for $40 I think it was. I've seen some on Craigslist in the $20-$30 range.

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call me crazy but for now I just like the look of the OEM bumper with the hooks and fogs in it. That's my story and i'm sticking to it!

Hey, don't get me wrong. I'd spend the $85 on your total solution too. I'm just saying - for those truly on a budget, there are cheaper options (:

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