Bumper install

[Nolan]

Hi Guys,

I am looking to get the front and rear bumper "RUGGED RIDGE - JK XHD MODULAR BUMPER" but the Hills 4x4 ask me $700 to install them.
so first question, is it a correct price?

so i was thinking to install them by myself, it doesn't look difficult.
Did someone got experience and feedback on JK bumper installation?

thanks in advance.
Nolan

[Harry]

Hey mate,

That is a rip off. For an hours work with hand tools do it yourself, more fun doing it yourself and save the $$$ installing any bumper especially that one without any electrics is very straight forward. As long as you have a socket set and it helps having a friend to lift it on as the steel is heavy to manoeuvre by yourself but still achievable. Will take an hour roughly, just use factory bolts in factory holes.

[Jeep11]

Hi Nolan,
I think if its just a straight install I reckon it would be easy done at home, if your Jk is carrying a winch there is a little more involved. You will need to relocate the vacuum pump to a new location, and re mount the winch plate and so on. Harry remember mate, it is for front and rear bar, so there could be a few more things to complete, IE relocating and wiring attached to the rear bar. I would ask Sam for a break down of the cost to install, I had lots of work done on my JK there, and I know he doesn't charge $700 per hour. Just a thought, he is a good Jeep guy.

[Nolan]

Hi Harry and Jeep11

thanks for your feedback, i very appreciate it.
I don't have any winch atm so i will install the bar by myself, it will be fun !!!

Nolan

[Nolan]

I finally received all the part of the front bumper. i will start the install next week. if someone want my old front bumper feel free to take it.

[Negdriver]

Make it a tool day with a bbq or coldies. Id be happy to help. Just saying

[Nolan]

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next step the rear hinged

[BigRig]

Looks nice [emoji108][emoji108]

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[Konnan]

Oh...very nice. Is this installation complicated?

[Nolan]

Hi Konnan, it wasnt so difficult just few challenges but that okay. if have done it anyone can do it lol