Your Dream Front Bumper

[Matt]

exactly. I'm not sure how the dimensions will work out.... but the winch compartment (storage compartment) could be designed to fit most standard winch sizes to keep the bumper as small and low profile as possible. in the standard configuration it would come with the low profile door and possibly a template for cutting the winch fairlead hole (for those installing a winch).

Then, for guys who want the biggest winch on the market or something like the powerplant, they can order an optional "high clearance" hatch.

This way the bumper is as versatile as possible... its not overly bulky for guys who don't want a winch, it offers something other bumpers don't (storage compartment and/or covered winch), and as a manufacturer you wont have to make 3 different bumper configurations to please everyone.

ill work up my consulting fee estimate And send you the bill. lol.

[CmmdrDan]

I may get shunned for this..But no winch..I like the one matt posted but I would never truly need the winch..Just have to make sure I know someone who does..

[AJeepZJ]

I may get shunned for this..But no winch..I like the one matt posted but I would never truly need the winch..Just have to make sure I know someone who does..

Shunned? no. Chastized? Yes! Once upon a time, there was a 2" bb lifted XK, with 27" stock tires that needed to be winched, not once... but twice.. Everyone needs a winch.

[LWM]

I may get shunned for this..But no winch..I like the one matt posted but I would never truly need the winch..Just have to make sure I know someone who does..

So here is the question for you... And this does not require a commitment to buy but, would you be interested in a metal replacement bumper with two recovery points and nothing else? Or are you thinking something else? I just want some clarification because options like no winch are do-able without much redesign (more design means more expense).

I can build a simple bumper and it would like like the winch bumper but I am wondering if anyone would buy one if I built it.

[CmmdrDan]

Yes, if I had the funds and was "allowed" to buy..yes I said allowed..then I would want just a standard (I think as close maybe a little beefier looking than stock) steel bumper.

[Matt]

for a standard bumper I would want to see a 2" receiver option. actually.... even with the compartment I mentioned it would still be nice to have a 2" receiver. .... have the ability to winch from front or rear, carry hitch hauler on front, etc.

[LWM]

for a standard bumper I would want to see a 2" receiver option. actually.... even with the compartment I mentioned it would still be nice to have a 2" receiver. .... have the ability to winch from front or rear, carry hitch hauler on front, etc.

Well you have painted a very good photo in my mind, I don't want to say too much here because I know the compitition reads our GREAT fourm, but this bumper will be worth the wait.

[Matt]

cool. I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with.

[cico7]

My dream bumper would be front and rear hidden winches that included the swing out
tire carrier on the back, just like the one Swtoffroading is making!

[Holaday07 4.7]

My preference is something like this:

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-bu...herokee-xj.htm

I want something that is light durable, and improves the clearance. I dont know if this would work or not, but you can add a winch later with these, and they are really simple.