Reviews for Quadratec QRC Front Winch Ready Bumper for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK
The Bumper is great. But it was dinged when I got it, most likely during shipping. The packaging could use some more Styrofoam or better packaging. I chose not to return, because I already mounted the winch when I spotted it, I will likely ding it more when on the jeep, and I am ready to wrap up this project.
Nice bumper. Install the winch BEFORE you install the bumper and for larger winches it's a tight fit next to the grill. Mine had some finish issues and could be packaged MUCH better, especially when you see how well the rear is packaged. Welds blew through on the drivers side fog light cut out leaving a couple holes. Powder coat finish looks pretty decent, and other than the weld issue, looks well made. It's heavy and is best installed with the help of another person.
Great looking bumper. Feels great and was easy to put on with a friend. I can only give it 3 stars though as 2 of the 8 holes for bolting it to the bumper did not align.
I was really disappointed about the gap from the grill to the bumper. It’s large and you can see 1.5” of the frame rail. I did like the fact it comes with all new mounting hardware. It reuses nothing from the stock bumper.
I have no issue with the bumper, easy to install and fit like a glove. The winch on the other hand, once installed prevents the bumper from being installed. The Q11000 winch motor extends over the mounting plate and prevents the bumper bolts to align. This is with the winch installed as far to the drivers side as possible. Waiting for contact from customer service to determine resolution. I'll update this once I have resolution.
I would not purchase. Within 6 months rust spots started showing up. It's just not made to last, and my jeep parks in a garage out of the weather most of the time. I'd look elsewhere. It's very disappointing.
Sadly, my bumper is already rusting.
Ordered late February and now had the time to install it. I am giving it 2 out of 5 stars. I think Quadratec should up their quality control. My bumper came with an evident dent on the upper tubular structure right were you can see it. It was not during shipping since the box and padding came OK. Took a few pictures but don't know how to upload them here. Also the welded seams could be more aesthetic. The edges of the bumper also had some cracking and had to retouch them with VHT black paint. The general design is very nice, but hopped that Quadratec could improve on the quality control of their branded products. Hope they improve on this, so that I can consider ordering more of their branded products. Installing the bumper is straight forward but removing the factory one is a bit more tricky so beware and take your time.
Bumper came and the Bull bar was completely uneven. I went ahead and installed it as I needed a bumper to hold my winch and it would have cost too much to ship back for a return. It was pretty easy to install and would look good if the bull bar was even.
Looks good initially, but not painted with very good paint. the paint faded within a year now starting to rust after a couple of years