Up close pics of Heavy Duty Front Modular Bumper

[j_marinelli]

Most of the owners are probably not going to put the "required" plate on. Or maybe low and on one side.

LOL I will say my 3 cars before my mustang didn't have a front plates and never had an issue. When I moved where I am now a few years back I got pulled over 3 times in 6 months for no front plate in my BMW. I plan on utilizing those 3 lower bolts in the center for a mounting solution. Then again I might try to take a stab without a plate again.

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[Used2jeep]

I was pointing out that Ford didn’t think about it.

Don’t care what others are doing if it’s illegal. I’m not going to give cops the open invite/excuse to pull me over.

Sure thing, I fully understand about being 100% legal, 100% of the time. However, there is a post that shows 2 drill out dimples in the colored bumper filler on the center front, roughly where @ZackDanger pointed out, where you can mount the plate.

I'll personally take my chances on having that front plate mounted anywhere "factory" - if at all. Very doubtful that you get pulled over for a "missing" plate.

*EDIT* Reading @j_marinelli 's post, Maybe it depends where you live/how you drive (don't know/can't tell/not guessing). Heck maybe the local LEOs don't have access to GOOD coffee. How the heck would I know??? I just know that it is NOT going dead center and up high on my machine if/when it ever shows up.

 

[North7]

Ford has done some amazing military tribute Mustangs. Maybe this is one for the Bronco

Here ya go, cabin top mountable.

 

[DGTUX20]

Sure thing, I fully understand about being 100% legal, 100% of the time. However, there is a post that shows 2 drill out dimples in the colored bumper filler on the center front, roughly where @ZackDanger pointed out, where you can mount the plate.

I'll personally take my chances on having that front plate mounted anywhere "factory" - if at all. Very doubtful that you get pulled over for a "missing" plate.

*EDIT* Reading @j_marinelli 's post, Maybe it depends where you live/how you drive (don't know/can't tell/not guessing). Heck maybe the local LEOs don't have access to GOOD coffee. How the heck would I know??? I just know that it is NOT going dead center and up high on my machine if/when it ever shows up.

Thanks for the edit...

I live in cop-landia!!! Any reason is a good reason. Not saying all of them look for trivial BS but enough do

Avid 6g thread reader...I too do not want any factory drill into my car thus my current plate not centered.

Point was to point out that, “modular” steel bumper...should have spot off center ready to hang.

 

[Pocobronco87]

Gonna mount center below the winch or right lower corner of windshield

 

[BeerForMyHorses]

I really like how they put the bolts in the openings on the ends. Perfect for adding lights. I am going to try to do something like this raptor.

I wasn't planning on it because I wanted fog lights (the capable bumper has fog lights). But if the mounts like the raptor are possible I'll install my own fogs. Thanks for pointing that out

 

[peterh]

I'm kinda hoping there will be an aftermarket, lightweight solid design (aluminum?) - but maybe not possible with whatever tech is nearby - not a big fan of cutout bumpers

 

[Carolina Jim]

Up close pics of Heavy Duty Front Modular Bumper.

Does anyone know what type of external coating is used on this bumper?...powder coating?,paint?, plasti-dip?

Curious because if I go for an aftermarket grill, I might want to mimic the bumper coating:

 

[Omotose]

Well I’ll be ditching mine as soon as I get my Badlands and find a better aftermarket bumper and decent winch mount.

 

[rlynch356]

Pretty much the same boat as me, It comes with the badlands I ordered, but the winch mount for this bumper is less than optimal.
mine will be for sale when I can get something else. Same with the rear bumper, since I need to move the weight off the door and add Hi-lift, pull-pal , gas/water can mounts.

 

[Brongo]

What's it look like underneath the top part of the bumper, is it tubed all the way around? I see some screw heads... Maybe hang some lights from that top section.

That's a great idea. That whole section pops off with six Bronco bolts I believe.

 

[Tech Tim]

I ordered one mainly to see how it all goes together and what can be built to make it better.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

That's a great idea. That whole section pops off with six Bronco bolts I believe.

I am thinking offset front license plate a la 2011-14 Ecoboost F-150 off of those...

Not ideal but when the only options are the stock dorky thing in front of the grille or block airflow to to the intercooler...

I am thinking a shorter variant of the "brush guard" as a foglight mount, or maybe just some angle iron on vertical face of the bumper and the brush guard mounting bolts with more retro looking round fogs.

 

[SurfsUp85]

Well I’ll be ditching mine as soon as I get my Badlands and find a better aftermarket bumper and decent winch mount.

When you ditch your steel bumper, I'll buy it. I couldn't get mine with a steel bumper and would love one. It is like the only thing I am bummed out about.

 

[SurfsUp85]

Pretty much the same boat as me, It comes with the badlands I ordered, but the winch mount for this bumper is less than optimal.
mine will be for sale when I can get something else. Same with the rear bumper, since I need to move the weight off the door and add Hi-lift, pull-pal , gas/water can mounts.

If you decide to sell the steel bumper, I will definitely buy it from you. I couldn't get mine with one and am actively looking. Even if it is a year from now, I'm on board if you are.

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