Build a bumper for a WK

[09WK]

Someone seriously needs to build a nice bumper for the WK, the 4xguard is not enough protection, and the arb the tubing kills it in my opinion and makes it heavier. Its a little bit too bulky also. Someone needs to make one a little slicker, save some weight and you will make some series money. Someone with some fab skill should do this, I know id buy one. I smashed up my bumper in the woods the other day. Just dreaming sorry

[robpp]

talk to red rocker, use his as a prototype

[09WK]

My fab skills are not the best, I would not trust myself making it clean and getting everything clean

[RedRocker]

No one makes a decent bumper for the WK. There have been several attempts to get a group buy going to have a semi-custom fab shop make bumpers for the WK (like ShrockWorks), but you need to get 20 pre-orders before it's economically viable.

The ARB is a bit too heavy and extends way too far in front of the WK, however it can be cut down and made to look really nice - but you're probably talking about $1000+ for the mods and $1000-$1500 for the bumper.

I designed and helped build my own bumper with most of the characteristics you're looking for, but it was very expensive (even with me doing 50-70% of the work). If you're in the Denver area I could hook you up with the guy who helped me fab my bumper, but it will cost at least $2K, probably much more.

Here's pics of my bumper:
http://www.travelerz.net/public/wk/5.jpg

http://www.travelerz.net/public/wk/8c.jpg

[Scottina06]

wow....$2k! Most of us street guys thought the SRT bumper was expensive???? LOL

[RedRocker]

wow....$2k! Most of us street guys thought the SRT bumper was expensive???? LOL
Pay me now or pay me later (when you've ruined your bumper on the trail). :)

[Micallef]

haha scott, on the trail,

well i never thought i would be typing those words in the same sentence!

[Scottina06]

you wont.......LOL

[Oldsmokey]

I might be able to get one of my buddies to build a WK bumper. He has a company called truck defender. There bumpers are all aluminum so they are light but still very strong. If anyone is interested let me know and ill see what I can come up with. Something like RedRockers would be great (Nice work by the way)

[09WK]

I might be able to get one of my buddies to build a WK bumper. He has a company called truck defender. There bumpers are all aluminum so they are light but still very strong. If anyone is interested let me know and ill see what I can come up with. Something like RedRockers would be great (Nice work by the way)

For a reasonable price, Im in

[Oldsmokey]

I think they get somewhere around $1600 for the polished version of the dodge, chevy, ford bumpers. Ill do some checking on it and see what it would take. I dont believe they have one for any Jeep yet.

[sinister1]

09wk check out sinistermetalconcepts.com awsome front bumper with skid plate.

[manyjeeps]

09wk check out sinistermetalconcepts.com awsome front bumper with skid plate.

how much does that thing weigh!?

[maxst2]

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=9530

How about the Saguaro bummer? New style has the ends match to the body lines and looks pretty slick imo but i think its still in testing along with the new rear bumper and tire carrier.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs659.snc3/32548_399761335661_147791420661_4442678_1858884_n. jpg

[manyjeeps]

they just put the new style on their website

[mikskillz]

09wk check out sinistermetalconcepts.com awsome front bumper with skid plate.


i like that 1 - but its an 05 - 07 that it is sitting on

that wouldn't work right w/ an 08+ and it doesn't seem to have winch capability which basically just makes it unneeded weight to me.

what i do like about it are the clean subtle lines

[maxst2]

saguaro is coming out with the newstyle bumper here soon. they are fitting it and such.

[AcidCold]

I really like the new saguaro design!

[JDubya]

Have you guys heard of Iceland Offroad (http://icelandoffroad.com)? Their bumpers are fiberglass but the designs look much nicer than ARB. They offer winch and non-winch bumpers.

I've already emailed them and they don't currently have plans to produce one for the WK. BUT, they said if the market wants one, they'll do their best to make one.

[mikskillz]

I really like the new saguaro design!


its definitely a huge improvement.

the fender lines were my biggest criticism but i still don't know if i can justify adding that kind of weight.

I'm barely getting 12mpg as it is

[NHWK05]

09wk check out sinistermetalconcepts.com awsome front bumper with skid plate.


Bumper looks good but IMHO, id soften the face up a bit with less sharp corners, maybe make it styled a little more like an 08+ bumper. more rounded.

[AcidCold]

its definitely a huge improvement.

the fender lines were my biggest criticism but i still don't know if i can justify adding that kind of weight.

I'm barely getting 12mpg as it is

12mpg city right? I am getting 13 city and 22 highway at 60mph and 17mpg at 70mph.

[DurangoZJ]

12mpg city right? I am getting 13 city and 22 highway at 60mph and 17mpg at 70mph.

Man, I get 12 city and 14 (if im lucky highway)

[AcidCold]

Man, I get 12 city and 14 (if im lucky highway)

Get the Superchips dude, that helped me out alot.

[maxst2]

Get the Superchips dude, that helped me out alot.

+1

Stock tires and height I'm about 23hwy

[Budguy87]

hey can you send me an email with those pix it wont show up for me. I really want to see what it looks like because ive been thinking about making my own bumper when the right time comes. just send me a pm and ill give you my email.


No one makes a decent bumper for the WK. There have been several attempts to get a group buy going to have a semi-custom fab shop make bumpers for the WK (like ShrockWorks), but you need to get 20 pre-orders before it's economically viable.

The ARB is a bit too heavy and extends way too far in front of the WK, however it can be cut down and made to look really nice - but you're probably talking about $1000+ for the mods and $1000-$1500 for the bumper.

I designed and helped build my own bumper with most of the characteristics you're looking for, but it was very expensive (even with me doing 50-70% of the work). If you're in the Denver area I could hook you up with the guy who helped me fab my bumper, but it will cost at least $2K, probably much more.

Here's pics of my bumper:
http://www.travelerz.net/public/wk/5.jpg

http://www.travelerz.net/public/wk/8c.jpg

[crazylikeacharger]

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=9530

How about the Saguaro bummer? New style has the ends match to the body lines and looks pretty slick imo but i think its still in testing along with the new rear bumper and tire carrier.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs659.snc3/32548_399761335661_147791420661_4442678_1858884_n. jpg


im a new member here but is that grille mesh on this jeep custom or can i buy it somewhere???

[DGoral31]

I've got a buddy who does a lot of custom off road stuff out in here in So Cal... we were talking about making up a nice clean front bar that sticks with the lines of the jeep and bolts to the frame... it would probably run right around ~600 bucks... it would integrate a front skid plate and some tabs for lights in the front... probably my next big project

[JeepCoop]

I love my 4xguard. Yea it doesn't provide as much protection but she does a damn good job! I tread lightly but there have been times where I mowed over some "stuff" and the bumper is perfecto!! Not bad on weight, either.

[DGoral31]

Get the Superchips dude, that helped me out alot.

where did you get your superchips from? is that the programable one?

[DGoral31]

im a new member here but is that grille mesh on this jeep custom or can i buy it somewhere???

http://www.saguaro4xcomponents.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=8

[NikonKiem]

I like the grill. who makes that ?

[crazylikeacharger]

Thanks DGora that was a fast reply. I am going to look at an 06 WK with the 4.7L v8 on saturday do you have any tips on things to look at (ie problem areas)


i think im going to like this forum

[DGoral31]

Thanks DGora that was a fast reply. I am going to look at an 06 WK with the 4.7L v8 on saturday do you have any tips on things to look at (ie problem areas)


i think im going to like this forum

This Forum is awesome, welcome! You will find a lot of tips on little fun modifications you can do yourself without spending a lot of $$$.... as for the Jeep, not sure i can think of any problem areas off hand, if its got cloth interior just be ware that they stain EASY! like... even with water... some guys on here change out their seats with the SRT set. Not sure what model you're looking at but its probably a Laredo, thats what i'm rolling and i absolutely love it... good luck man!! Also, ive got about 45k miles on it and i consider that to be quite low, i bought it just over a year ago for just under 18k and 23k miles from a dealership which was a decent deal given the condition and miles... hopefully that will give you a nice platform to start with the price/product ratio. :thumbsup:

Will this be your first Jeep? I'm on my 3rd....

[crazylikeacharger]

this will be my second jeep. i had a 96 cherokee for about 3 years with a 4 cly 5 speed manual. i have a lead on an 06 with 63k miles on it for around 15k. kbb value with the options has it listed at almost $18k for the options and miles.

[DGoral31]

this will be my second jeep. i had a 96 cherokee for about 3 years with a 4 cly 5 speed manual. i have a lead on an 06 with 63k miles on it for around 15k. kbb value with the options has it listed at almost $18k for the options and miles.

hmmmm i guess i got a better deal then i thought!! haha ... these Jeeps last a long time if you take good care of them

[crazylikeacharger]

it will be my wifes vehicle but she is going to be a stay at home mom by the end of the year so i will probably drive it more than her especially in the winter here in michigan

[Budguy87]

you can buy that from Saguaro4xcomponents


im a new member here but is that grille mesh on this jeep custom or can i buy it somewhere???

[OBXJeep]

Have you guys heard of Iceland Offroad (http://icelandoffroad.com)? Their bumpers are fiberglass but the designs look much nicer than ARB. They offer winch and non-winch bumpers.

I've already emailed them and they don't currently have plans to produce one for the WK. BUT, they said if the market wants one, they'll do their best to make one.

They look pretty sweet just don't know how trail proof they'd be for those that are looking for that protection.