Up-Close Pics: 2022 Capable Front Bumper

[djwils17]

Isn't the capable bumper steel, too?

Yes it is steel also plus now the modular bumper is another constraint per one of the other threads

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[lakesinai]

The capable bumper looks completely replaceable (which is what I intend to do)

Ill buy it from you. I wanted to order that on my OBX. I dont like the modular bumper, for my use

 

[Cvali]

What is everyone's thoughts on the new 22 capable front bumper?

Do you prefer this over the HD Modular?

I don't like it, the space between the grill and bumper is so wide. HD Modular look better and functional.

 

[Gene Dios]

As @FourHorses and others said, it just looks to reminiscent of the standard wrangler bumper. The flared up wings on the ends are an ugly attempt and not interfering with wheel approach angle. The plastic covering makes it look cheap... Ok for a grill, not great for a bumper. The shape language and lines in the bumper are very blocky, rugged, generic styling you'd see on any other overdone American vehicle that targets an aggressive macho look. The bronco has a lot of contemporary design and materials but is very well balanced with the retro cues. It's rigid and industrial and has overall boxey footprint to its forms but a lot of the details have a nice curvature to them. Oval cutouts in the grill, circle headlights, curved grill silhouette, rounded body panels... It all relies on very simple geometric principles which is why it feels reminiscent of older styling. They didn't have nearly as complex manufacturing methods or CAD tools or anything. Shape language was more analog and felt hand crafted.

Anyway this bumper is like they copied jeep but added 40% dash of Halo Warthog and called it good. Steel bumper is way better.

 

[lakesinai]

What is everyone's thoughts on the new 22 capable front bumper?

Do you prefer this over the HD Modular?

It also comes with the front bash/armor plate?

 

[Kekov721]

Booooooo....
I kept the Modular

 

[Julz670]

I definitely prefer the mod bumper. Very glad I made it into 2021 and didn't have to pay extra for it

 

[ogo]

Ill buy it from you. I wanted to order that on my OBX. I dont like the modular bumper, for my use

It'll be awhile
My build has most of the naughty items on it so I would be surprised to have it built / delivered by summer of '22.

 

[North7]

Its not the worse thing I have ever seen, but I don't care for the large gap between the bumper and lower grille area....

Totally agree on the large gap on the right, driver's side, seems like more quality craftsmanship.

 

[Ourbroncolife]

I like it, but it reminds me of this. I also think it should be available across all trims like the modular.

Agree on both.

 

[Ourbroncolife]

Hey Sean! I think it looks fine, just limits your add-ons for fog lights plus extras if you want...

Good point

 

[ROCKO]

What makes it capable? Lol

 

[sgraing1]

 

[Chaos]

I like that is already wired for fog lights and there is a fog light button on the light cluster. I like that it is 'free' on some trims... But way prefer the mod and a small handful of less is more aftermarket front bumpers.

 

[AMK610]

Isn't the capable bumper steel, too?

I guess? Sorry I was talking about the 2021 factory badlands bumper. Whatever they call it

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