Bodyguard Bumper for 2021 Bronco - front bumper with camera relocation and winch

[Deleted member 3063]

Thanks for posting pictures. Those fasteners just don't work for me.

it was like they were told there were extra points awarded for how many bolts used

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[Brongo]

Looks a little too bedazzled with silver bolts. Cool bumper though.

 

[zoldham]

First setup I’ve seen like this. Gives some hope to high package folks wanting a winch. Plus some other goodies like spare tire delete.

https://www.bodyguardbumpers.com/bronco-products/

Added photos/notes by @Gangstead

The highlights:

• The front and rear bumpers have the parking sensors on them
• The front bumper has the front camera relocated so the 360° view isn't messed up by the winch. Hard to see in my low light picture but it's a little pump hanging on the bottom of the light bar.
• This is the most stealthy winch mount I've seen.
• They were still working on ideas for a front license plate mount
• I forgot to take a pic of the rock sliders but they had the same silver bolt contrast with the black powder coat and stuck out more so they could function as steps

(sorry for this low quality picture, this was almost dusk so there was almost no light)

I wonder of it disables the Adaptive Cruise Control and other monitoring sensors.

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

I really like that bumper until some of the close ups and I’m not sure I love all those rivet/screws.

 

[Lsm7581]

Not a huge fan of the bumper design but very interested in more information on the camera relocation

 

[swooshdave]

I wonder of it disables the Adaptive Cruise Control and other monitoring sensors.

I reached out on Instagram and they say they move the ACC sensor behind the mesh grill on the drivers side. I’d like to see a test of this.

 

[Vinny6G]

Spoke with the owner of that Bodyguard Bumper rig and they will have black bolts available. They had them ordered, just didn't arrive in time so they threw the stainless steel ones on. Also, the rear bumper will be able to accommodate the Rigid nitro lights and the smaller DD pods.

Also, when available he quoted around the $1,500 mark (each) for front and rear bumpers. Not sure on the rear tire delete or side steps.

 

[Jdyount]

Now that we see it can be done let's see one that is a little less obnoxious...

 

[BlueBronco]

Was at a North Texas Bronco meetup tonight. About 16 Broncos, 8 new ones, 8 previous generations. The Bronco that stole the show was this one brought by Bodyguard

Figures, I can't go to the meet-up (wife's b-day) and something like this shows up

I like it. Appears to be a good solution for those with high package on down. Looking at how the lower bumper lines matches the skid plate lines I doubt the approach angle will suffer much at all.

If they lose the light bar I doubt that set-up would block the camera much at all and probably could have left it in the factory location.

I got good intel that another local fabricator will be offering a similar set-up that drops the winch inside the bumper too. Theirs will have some lower vents for the intercooler (something that this unit is in need of) and possibly offer a ACC relocate option that moves the sensor off to the side for lux package folks.

Edit. Also, get ready for most aftermarket bumpers to look similar with sharp angles and edges. Look at Jeep stuff to get an idea. It is much easier for fabricators to bend steel plate rather than roll it.

 

[dweskamp]

looks pretty good, still won't work with my Bronco with LUX package though. Also will screw up the 360 camera view a bit I'm sure. But if you don't have those things, this looks like a nice alternative. Like the built in lights too, I'd never put a light bar on top, but this is well integrated.
And yes, those side rails/steps look very interesting too. Glad to see the aftermarket starting to put stuff out!

Camera has a clear view, maybe with leds on could mess it up.

 

[the poacher]

That would be an excellent front bumper without the built in light bar. Then you would not have to move the front facing camera, but still end up with a very sleek winch solution. The back bumper looks good too.

 

[EvlNvrDys]

I really like that bumper until some of the close ups and I’m not sure I love all those rivet/screws.

I originally had a mean comment for you but decided to delete it... so now I gotta fill the space in here...

Move along everyone

Oh, and either extend bumper to outside of flares... or stop at edge of body... NOT in between like they are doing!

 

[VictoryLights]

I can’t stop looking at the horrible body color painted grille

 

[2021badlands bronco bob]

I'd like to see more about those rails.

Spoke with the owner of that Bodyguard Bumper rig and they will have black bolts available. They had them ordered, just didn't arrive in time so they threw the stainless steel ones on. Also, the rear bumper will be able to accommodate the Rigid nitro lights and the smaller DD pods.

Also, when available he quoted around the $1,500 mark (each) for front and rear bumpers. Not sure on the rear tire delete or side steps.

$1,500 each OMG . They must be aluminum.?

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