Many Jeep owners want to upgrade their bumpers to prepare for an off-road adventure. There are a variety of bumpers available from top brands. Just Jeep offers a selection of front and rear bumpers as well as parts and hardware.
Whether you’re concerned about performance, durability, appearance, or all three, one of these brands should offer all of your Jeep bumper needs:
Teraflex
While it’s mostly known for its suspension systems, Teraflex also offers bumpers. Its JK Explorer Front Bumper kit is designed to fit major winch models with standard bolt patterns. This bumper is compatible with factory fog lights.
The RockGuard Epic Front Bumper for the 07-16 Wrangler JK has a steel construction and black powder coating. It fits all standard sized winches as well as the Warn PowerPlant Winch. Some drilling may be required if you want it to fit on the Unlimited JK or Rubicon.
AEV
American Expedition Vehicles have been on the cutting edge of the four-wheel drive industry for over fifteen years, developing and offering innovative, high-quality Wrangler bumpers and accessories. AEV specifically refers to themselves as “a Jeep Wrangler company”.
The JK rear bumper and tire carrier is perhaps the most well-known product by American Expedition Vehicle. It carries up to 40-inch tires and features a built-in step for easy access to the roof rack.
Another popular product is the tubeless front bumper, which fits most of the low mount planetary winches up to a maximum of 9,500 pounds.
Smittybilt
Smittybilt offers a variety of bumper solutions, including the SRC GEN2 series, which provide maximum protection by covering fender to fender, the XRC GEN2 bumpers that are designed to allow extreme approach angles, the XRC front bumper for Cherokee owners who need higher ground clearance, the XRC rear bumper system with the swing away tire carrier, etc. There are many great Smittybilt bumper products available for any Jeep owner.
The Classic SRC series of rear bumpers offer a signature look with their pre-cut vertical uprights and one-piece design. These bumpers are made to assure dependability and extreme durability.
Warrior
Warrior Products manufactures bumpers and accessories for Jeeps as well as other 4×4 off-road vehicles. Most notable is their series of Rock Crawler Bumpers, which are constructed from the highest quality steel and have black powder-coating for long-lasting durability and aesthetics.
The Brush Guard is a single piece welded guard that provides protection to the headlights and front grill, so that you can enjoy off-roading without having to worry about shrubbery.
Bestop
Bestop doesn’t just make covers for Jeeps – the brand is behind some great bumpers as well. The High Access Front Bumper comes with heavy duty D-Ring Tabs and a flat mounting surface for the winch. It’s designed for ultimate clearance for off-road journeys.
The High Rock Bumper System for 4×4 vehicles is designed specifically for the heavy rock crawling. This is easy to install, as it requires no drilling. The rear bumper comes with a Class 2.5 receiver hitch that is compatible with many popular 2-inch hitch accessories.
The High Rock 4×4 is also available in a narrow profile.