Opinion on Aluminum Bumpers...?

[just eric]

I have been debating which bumper I want to outfit my 2012 JKU with for some time now. I want the bumper to provide good front end protection (think deer), have a decent approach angle, and be able to house my Warn 9.5xp. I recently came across the Genright Trail Series bumper (see below) and am curios what you guys think. This bumper is made of aluminum but said to be very strong. I can mount my 9.5xp with minor modifications and the approach angle is great. I spoke with Genright yesterday and was told that the entire bumper only weighs 19 POUNDS!!!

My question for is this:
Can a 19 pound aluminum bumper stand the tests of time and provide the kind of durability and protection we need while traveling the backroads of America?

Thanks for your input.

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[redthies]

Absolutely! If aluminum bumpers were less costly, waaaaay more people would have them. The one you posted pics of looks like a solid design. Please buy two, and send me on for my wife's JKUR!

[nuclearlemon]

i had aluminum bumpers on my old datsun 720 4x4 and was very surprised how well they held up in an accident. would do it again in a heartbeat if i could afford it

[Hilldweller]

That's a heckuvva bumper, sir. All business.

[Revco]

That's a great looking bumper. I looked them up, the price is great and they are 3/16" plate aluminum which is fine for trail use. We built an aluminum bumper for a friends XJ out of 3/16" and it has held up well over the years.

[southpier]

two posts, same syntax, different location.

how is that possible?

[Revco]

Spam, moderators aren't paying attention...that one guy has been a member since 1/11. His first posts on this board were normal, then somewhere down the line his words sound like a robot...which means his account was hacked, the other is a copier....just copies and pastes random posts from other members, probably has a link to a porn site in his profile, but i'm not going to find out.

[HARDTRAILZ]

I would do aluminum if the cost were not an issue.

[Plannerman]

I've been considering aluminum, as well. The weight savings is phenomenal.


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[haven]

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