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The possibilities to add style and protection to your Jeep are endless. You can go to town in this area and venture down a veritable rabbit hole that will leave a corresponding hole in your wallet. That's why we are here to gently guide you down the right path, suggesting functional and aesthetically pleasing upgrades that won't leave your wallet looking like a black hole.
Some say following our advice can save relationships, as your better half won't be miffed. In this article, we are going to look at bumpers and body armor, all of which you can find at our stores or on the 4 Wheel Parts
website
.
Why Your Jeep May Need More Protection
Your Jeep already has protection from the manufacturer, but that's best for light trails at most. Hitting moderate to intensive courses will require better protection. The most obvious areas are dings and scratches at the front, sides, and rear, but your undercarriage, window glasses, and lighting can also take a beating.
Trails can present a variety of hazards, including low-lying tree branches, hidden rocks, and gravel that may be kicked up by the tires of a vehicle directly ahead of you, especially if it's stuck and trying to free itself while you're directly behind. Replacement parts and repair costs aren't cheap either, so it's best to take proactive and protective rather than corrective action.
Best Bumpers For Jeeps
There are a variety of bumpers for Jeeps, so you may ask what is the best bumper for Jeep Wrangler, as an example. There's no conclusive answer to this question. It depends on a variety of factors, including the type and intensity of the trails you frequent, your budget, and your aesthetic preference. Bumpers come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles, including full-width bumpers, mid-width ones, and stubby ones. Check out
our selection of bumpers
, and don't hesitate to reach out to us for expert advice. In the meantime, let us take you through the differences in the three types, with a front bumper example of each from our store.
Full-Width Bumper – Fab Fours Full Width Grumper
Looking at this
Fab Fours Full-Width Grumper
, you can see how a full-width bumper offers maximum protection for your Jeep. Being a Grumper, it offers combined bumper and grille protection, with headlamp cutouts, winch compatibility, and a black powder-coated appearance. While this USA-made product comes with an ‘aggressive design' for maximum intimidation, you can find calmer-looking examples in our store as well. Full-width bumpers protrude forwards a fair bit, and you need to account for that when you're driving your Jeep with one installed.
Mid Width Bumper – Poison Spyder Brawler Lite
Use the reamer to clean out any debris or foreign objects from the hole in the tire. This step is crucial if you want the tire to hold air after being plugged. If the hole is not cleaned out properly, the plug will not be able to adhere to the tire and will eventually fall out. Having a high-quality plug kit is crucial for this step as cheap reamers will have plastic handles that are prone to breaking.
Stubby Bumper – Fab Fours Grumper Winch Front Bumper
It's back to Fab Fours for this stubby grumper, the
Fab Fours Grumper Winch Front Bumper
. It's got headlamp clearance, grille protection, winch mounting points, and boasts easy installation. Stubby bumpers, as the name suggests, protrude forwards by the least amount, maintaining your Jeep's length as far as possible.
Using Jeep Body Armor
Body Armor
is a brand that produces a wide range of protection parts for Jeeps and other off-roaders. They produce bumpers as well, and you're sure to find a great bumper from them in our range, but we're going to talk about some of their other protection products that would be a great addition to your Jeep.
Tail Light Guards
Your headlights may be protected by your aftermarket front bumper, but what about your taillights? An errant branch can swing back after you've passed it, for example, and take out a taillight. That's why these
Body Armor Flat Style Tail Light Guards
are a great addition that won't break the bank. Their low profile design doesn't detract from your Jeep's light design too much, while the powder-coated design is tough yet light.
Front Skid Plates
A front skid plate is crucial in protecting your radiator, sump, and other sensitive components that lie just ahead of your front wheels. Not all bumpers offer front skid plates, so if yours doesn't, this
Body Armor 4x4 Front Skid Plate
is a great addition, especially if you venture on trails with a lot of rocks.
Fender Flares and Fender Liners
Fender Flares protect your wheel arches and side panels from damage while you're trail bashing. Body Armor has a great range of
Fender Flares
to choose from, and while you're at it, why not install a set of
Fender Liners
as well, to prevent dust and debris from being kicked up into your engine bay and wheel arches?
4x4 Hinge Step
If you've got a roof rack on your Jeep, you know that reaching it can be a bit tough. So why not install the
Body Armor 4x4 Hinge Step
to ease access? It's got a non-slip serrated foot pad, can take up to 350 pounds of load, and even comes with a built-in bottle opener!
Trail Gloves
When you're on the trails, and you need to get out and move things with your hands, the right pair of trail gloves offer excellent protection from injury. An often overlooked item, a pair of
Body Armor Trail Gloves
will keep your hands protected and safe, and won't cost an arm either.
Everything Jeep From 4 Wheel Parts
Did you know that 4 Wheel Parts is considered one of the best retailers for all things Jeep? If you don't believe us, just talk to our vast community of long-term customers, many of whom have been loyal to us for years or even decades. With over 100 stores nationwide, a
comprehensive e-commerce experience
, a price-matching policy, all applicable warranties, and expert advice always on hand, it's no wonder that Jeepers and other off-road aficionados love us. Join them, and you can rest easy knowing you're in good hands.
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