Jeep Bumpers

But that's not all. Many aftermarket bumpers offer a variety of customizable options such as center hoop protection, winch plate mounts, skid plates, attachment points for D-rings and recovery straps, auxiliary lights, stinger bars, and optional tire carrier mounts. All of this provides the flexibility to add the exact accessories for the performance you require. These bumpers are also designed to maximize ground clearance and approach angles — giving you the freedom to pretty much 'go anywhere' and 'do anything.'

These days, aftermarket front and rear bumpers come in a variety of styles including full-width tubular, stubby, mid-width modular, and recovery versions. There are even grille guard options that fit over your existing bumper to protect the vehicle's entire face. Most tubular designs, along with stubby bumpers, tend to be the lightest bumper types while still retaining strength and durability. These also offer a traditional look and are a long-time favorite for daily drivers who occasionally head off-pavement. Their full-width design offers plenty of protection for the vehicle's front end — including fenders and tires. Stubby bumpers offer a smaller, more aggressive look many prefer. Their design allows better clearance and gives the vehicle's front tires unobstructed access to rocks, while the shorter and angled sides keep from getting hung up on trail obstructions.

Modular bumpers are lightweight as well, and allow for multiple accessory options to attach to the bumper's center section — such as center hoop bars, striker or stinger bars, different end caps versions like high clearance, and D-rings. These all benefit daily drivers and off-roaders as the bumper offers many different accessory pieces to augment its appearance. Recovery bumpers are perfect for the off-road driver as they offer serious protection from most trail conditions, while offering multiple attachment points for D-rings, lights, and recovery straps. Many even have built-in winch plates to mount all the latest winches.

Most rear bumpers are designed in a full-width tubular or flat design, a stubby version, mid-width options, and many offer an integrated hitch in addition to an optional tire carrier. Adding a receiver hitch to your Jeep gains access to a wide variety of hitch accessories like bike and cargo racks, as well as recovery hooks, and gives the vehicle the ability to tow. Tire carriers allow you to pull heavier tires off the tailgate — thus preventing tailgate hinges from warping.

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