I've been looking for winch bumpers for my KK for some time now and every one i find is $1000+ dollars so I've started to look at bull-bars for my KK. They have a good bit of them for the KK but non of them look like there for any actual use, just for the looks of it. I've also see plenty of bull-bars for trucks that have the ability to have winches on them but there is no bull-bar with winch capability for the KK. So just wondering here will a truck bull-bar fit KK? or is there any bull bars for a KK that is sturdy enough to have a winch put on it?

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buy a front receiver and a winch plate. some front bull bars should still fit with extended bolts.

some cutting will be required.

front receiver:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2T80XE8527&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Hitching+%26+Towing-_-9SIA2T80XE8527&gclid=CjwKEAjw67SvBRC1m5zPv4GboAUSJAB6MJlkJ8A1PSSexUldPbqyLXG5mMjSeIW7PVvccGe-PXYLPxoCkj_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

$60 cheaper on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/31020-Front-Mount-Receiver-Hitch/dp/B003ZS33DU/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1441675155&vehicle=2012-42-353-141--9-6-8-7798-2586-1-1-113-78-4-0&sr=1-1&ymm=2012%3Ajeep%3Aliberty

winch plate:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-universal-2-truck-winch-mount?a=775723&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0201662000000&gclid=CjwKEAjw67SvBRC1m5zPv4GboAUSJAB6MJlkCtagdkVvjelUNhJRp7J_nZJlLSy5zB7734u_fXIKCRoC3ODw_wcB

http://www.amazon.com/CURT-31010-Winch-Mount-Plate/dp/B001GMX3GE

the only bull bar that might actually work is pictured below. no other bull bar will work unless is slightly modified.

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2012 Jeep Liberty KK 109k miles and stong
4" lift.
Gen 5.5 A-Arms
Maxxis 31x10.50x15
ATS42rle

What about Grill guard? like http://www.carid.com/westin-automotive/ ... aQodT10JJg how much of a difference is a trucks grill guard compared to a KK's?

Grill guards actually cause more front end damage then not having one.Worked at a bodyshop for a few years and saw that 1st hand.


$1000 for a good winch bumper for a KJ (or any other similar constructed vehicle) is the norm and prices only go up from there.Some of the better pickup bumpers cost $2500+.

Recommendations for any good bumpers?

ATTHEHELM...

what was mentioned before is really your only option unless you fabricate something yourself

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2012 Jeep Liberty KK 109k miles and stong
4" lift.
Gen 5.5 A-Arms
Maxxis 31x10.50x15
ATS42rle

ATTHEHELM FABRICATION MAKES KK BUMPERS!!!!

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2002 KJ Limited 3.7, 5.25" lift via coilovers, custom HD rear springs, 32.2" tires on moabs (soon 33s) 4.56/JBA diff, OX lockers front/rear, NP241OR, Parker Fab front/rear bumpers, rock rails and roof rack, Viair OBA.

2006 KJ sport 3.7, 4" Ironman lift, 32" tires, Parker Fab front/rear bumpers and rock rails.

Here ya go:
viewtopic.php?f=34&t=82435

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=82194

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=82436

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2010 KK 4WD BRILLIANT BLACK
Fox/King/Bilstein ATH BUMPERS ATH RACK GY DURATRACS

ATHFAB.com

Hmmm, I have a bull bar, I might try this set up, anyone have any photos of it actually installed?