Any aftermarket bumpers out yet that look…good/classy dare I say, stockish?

[jaruss01]

Have a very classic build and ordered the plastic bumper with fogs. Didn’t want to get the mod bumper from the factory since it was a restriction at the time and I assumed something befitting would come from aftermarket.

Basically seeking a steel bumper w fogs that exposes more tire tread and the design looked natural / followed the lines of the bronco .I’ve seen some posts in the past with like 20 links to all the options and I’ve yet to see anything that’s as sleek as the mod bumper direct from Ford.

granted, I assumed a majority of the aftermarket would be aggressive in styling or incorporate a winch or bull bar, but everything I’ve seen thus far is like that.

Is there anything I’m missing?

Again the only thing that fits the bill so far is the mod bumper. The new capable bumper is nice too but has the same issue as the plastic bumper in the sense that it covers up too much tire tread and doesn’t give that additional visual lift.

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[Rick Astley]

There is the huge bumper thread with links to all the options that were available at that time, plus it's many updates.

That's where I would start.

 

[MNBigfoot]

Outside of some Baja bars, just about every non-winch bumper I've seen have cut-outs for LED light bars, that I feel have already outlasted their lifespan. I'll be following the thread to see if there is something I've missed.

 

[jaruss01]

There is the huge bumper thread with links to all the options that were available at that time, plus it's many updates.

That's where I would start.

Already scoured it. Nothing. Hence this thread posing the question . But I haven’t checked for updates further into that thread so will see if there or newer links. As noted in the original post I probably went through 20 so far.

 

[Lèòn]

Subbed as well

Got a Modular bumper, dont see a need to upgrayedd it, but id I did, want something balanced between stock and AM looking

 

[Rick Astley]

Already scoured it. Nothing. Hence this thread posing the question . But I haven’t checked for updates further into that thread so will see if there or newer links. As noted in the original post I probably went through 20 so far.

It's tough that you're seeking a 60's or 80's classic look from a modern bumper on a modern car.

There are a ton of options, as you have found, and "looks" are such a subjective thing.

Perhaps you could post some images of bumpers that give an idea of the look you're after, even if not a 6th gen Bronco fitment?

 

[Gene Dios]

Ford modular steel front is still the best IMO.

 

[BigBendBW]

To me if you don’t just pony up and get the MOD bumper this is the cleanest and closest to looking almost like an OEM bumper: https://dv8offroad.com/collections/...s-series-ford-bronco-low-profile-front-bumper

 

[jaruss01]

It's tough that you're seeking a 60's or 80's classic look from a modern bumper on a modern car.

There are a ton of options, as you have found, and "looks" are such a subjective thing.

Perhaps you could post some images of bumpers that give an idea of the look you're after, even if not a 6th gen Bronco fitment?

something like this…without the winch…and without the wildtrak grille insert which IMO is kind of of cheesy as it seems like it mimicked tire treads.

Or this other one without the central lights and winch

 

[MNBigfoot]

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[jaruss01]

Frankly the only thing that’s subtle is the stock mod bumper. I’d even go as far to respray to lighten it up half a shade so the deep black doesn’t clash with the fender flares. Then paint the middle/under part silver a la the raptor

 

[Dickzip]

If you decide on a OEM modular bumper I have one for sale and a rear steel bumper. S/w Florida

 

[Lak34ers]

Have a very classic build and ordered the plastic bumper with fogs. Didn’t want to get the mod bumper from the factory since it was a restriction at the time and I assumed something befitting would come from aftermarket.

Basically seeking a steel bumper w fogs that exposes more tire tread and the design looked natural / followed the lines of the bronco .I’ve seen some posts in the past with like 20 links to all the options and I’ve yet to see anything that’s as sleek as the mod bumper direct from Ford.

granted, I assumed a majority of the aftermarket would be aggressive in styling or incorporate a winch or bull bar, but everything I’ve seen thus far is like that.

Is there anything I’m missing?

Again the only thing that fits the bill so far is the mod bumper. The new capable bumper is nice too but has the same issue as the plastic bumper in the sense that it covers up too much tire tread and doesn’t give that additional visual lift.

I agree. Not sure why nobody has copied the modular bumper almost exactly and add just a few bells and whistles. Scorpion and others (Chinese manufacturers seem closest). Westin is ok but doesn't offer a bar mount. Looked at Arb Zenith. I'm in the same boat can't decide.

 

[Oldhippie]

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/...MI-M697qC7-wIVxRx9Ch0tVAISEAQYAiABEgLcpPD_BwE

 

[MNBigfoot]

https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/...MI-M697qC7-wIVxRx9Ch0tVAISEAQYAiABEgLcpPD_BwE

If they offered that without the LED bar, and winch cutouts, I'd be all over that.

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