Smittybilt XRC Front Bumpers
Smittybilt's newest line of front bumpers, the XRC, has been fabricated to provide the maximum amount of clearance for rockcrawling. Each bumper is constructed of 3/16-inch cold-rolled steel bars welded to exact specifications and joined with plate steel.
A two-stage powdercoat is applied to add further strength and durability to the unit. The front stinger is fabricated from 1-3/4-inch steel tubing and has provisions for two 9-inch off-road lights. An optional winch-mounting plate is available and capable of supporting a 10,000-pound winch with either a roller or hawse fairlead.
For more information, contact: Smittybilt, (888) 717-5797, www.smittybilt.com.
American Expedition Vehicles JK Corner Guards
Anyone who has ever been on a rough and rocky trail and has crunched their rear corner coming off a rock will appreciate these indestructible corner guards by AEV. Each pair of rear guards is fabricated from 1/8-inch-thick stamped steel and has been custom-cut to allow easy access to the taillights and fuel filler. Each corner-guard kit includes all of the necessary mounting hardware. Each corner guard is finished with AEV's multistage coating, which is comprised of a zinc coating, an e-coating, and is then finished with a durable textured black powdercoat. For more information, contact: American Expedition Vehicles, (406) 251-2100, www.aev-conversions.com.
Rock Hard 4x4 Parts Rear Bumper
One look at the rear bumper from Rock Hard 4x4 Parts and you know it means business. Fabricated for all JK Wranglers, the rear bumper/tire carrier is the only rear JK bumper on the market that is constructed from 1/4-inch-thick plate steel and features an integrated Class 2 receiver hitch, CB antenna mounts, and a horizontal Hi-Lift jack mount. Two 5/8x2-1/2-inch CNC'd D-ring shackle mounts with tabs are also installed on the rear bumper.
Designed with tapered ends for increased departure angles, the look is clean and functional. The rear tire carrier will accommodate a tire up to 38 inches and can accommodate fuel-can mounts and a trail rack (shown installed). An optional muffler shield bolts to the rear bumper for ultimate coverage in the rear. For more information, contact: Rock Hard 4x4 Parts, (308) 750-0322, www.rockhard4x4parts.com.
Poison Spyder JK Rock Brawler Front Bumper
Poison Spyder's Rock Brawler front bumper designed for the JK Wrangler not only looks imposing but is also highly functional on the trail. From the handcrafted 0.134-wall DOM hoop and 3/16-inch laser-cut plate to the fact that it will accept a 15,000-pound winch says a lot about the unit. A sway-bar disconnect skidplate is standard with the bumper as is the durable black powdercoated finish. Best of all, the bumper will accept the Warn PowerPlant winch.
For more information, contact: Poison Spyder Customs, (303) 777-4820, www.spydercustoms.com.
ARB JK Rear Bumper
ARB's rear bumper for the Jeep JK is built from solid-steel stock and has been engineered to resist the abuse encountered when traversing rocks and boulders. The bumper has been designed to integrate with the OE towing package and contains two recovery points. The bumper will allow for fitment of 35-inch tires with no modifications required. Hi-Lift jack-lifting points have been integrated into the unit as well and are hidden until needed with rubber blanking plugs. The bumper is powdercoated black in its stock configuration. Custom color matching is also available. For more information, contact: ARB 4x4 Accessories, (866) 293-9078, www.arbusa.com.