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Good bumper for flat towing??

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Scott75656, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. Aug 10, 2020 at 10:33 PM
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    Just got an ‘06 TJ...it’s in great shape, however I’m not happy with the bumpers. It has double tube bumpers on front and back..they do not seem sturdy to me. I want to change them out for a set of bumpers that will allow a front tow hitch to be installed for hook to my pick up for when I want to take the jeep on longer trips from the house. I would also like to be able to add a winch at a later date. I’m not concerned about a receiver hitch on the rear. I don’t want to break the bank, but want something that looks good. Current bumpers are chrome, but I think I’d like black (although I’m open to chrome)...thanks in advance
     
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  2. Aug 11, 2020 at 12:50 AM
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    Welcome to North Central West Virginia
    Nice looking jeep.
     
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    For flat towing, that I have been doing for many years, I would suggest adding some more reinforcement between the bumper and the frame. Like increase the strength that ties them together, I use a heavy duty piece of angle iron on my CJ.
     
    Jim Beam, Aug 11, 2020
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  4. Aug 11, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    thanks Lyfz....we just upgraded from a '98 4 cyl....we enjoyed it, but it was time to get something newer to us.

    Thanks Jim...appreciate the input
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    Ur welcome scott75656.
    I really like my 5000$ TJ I have had so much fun in it I don’t think I would have anymore in a 40,000$ one I know I wouldn’t I would not want to tear it up too hard to get when you pay ur own way
    :burnrubber:
     
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  6. Aug 11, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    You’re right...we bought our 1st jeep 2 years ago...’98 that needed some work...we have really enjoyed it and decided to step up to the ‘06...got a great deal and hope we make as good a memories as the old one
     
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    It is a lot cheaper and easier to fix the older Jeeps even on the trail.
     
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    Amen!
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    yep...
     
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