In the next couple of weeks I am going to do the bumper delete on my 2023 392XR. I am considering adding the Fishbone Bumper Delete to provide a more finished look. I would love to hear opinions on this product and on the quality of the Fishbone products in general. Thanks in advance!
Bumper Delete w/ the Fishbone Bumper Delete
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Fishbone makes decent products but I can't say that this fascia does a whole lot to provide a more finished look. I mean, unless I'm missing something, it still leaves the ends of the frame rails open and just covers the cross member? I don't know, I personally think that the Rusty's solution looks more complete but then, I personally wouldn't bother running anything.
Here is the link:
www.fishboneoffroad.com
it covers the frame rails and offers connection points for shackles. Cost: $270
the Rustys looks very similar, cost $490 and has provisions for the backup sensors (which I don’t care about).
www.rustysoffroad.com
Fishbone Offroad 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL & Wrangler Unlimited JLU Rea
Fishbone Offroad Custom Rear Bumper Delete: Style Meets Function for Jeep Wrangler JL.
www.fishboneoffroad.com
it covers the frame rails and offers connection points for shackles. Cost: $270
the Rustys looks very similar, cost $490 and has provisions for the backup sensors (which I don’t care about).
Rusty's Xtreme Trail Stubby Rear Bumper - JL Wrangler
All of Rusty's bumpers are proudly Made In the USA! There's none of that flimsy imported stuff here; Rusty's bumpers have been Trail Tested Tough for over 30 years. Rusty's Xtreme Trail Stubby Rear Bumper for the JL Wrangler has the strength and protection you need for serious trail work. The...
www.rustysoffroad.com
The other thing, I am reasonably sure I can use your license plate mounting solution with the Fishbone.
jeeeep
Hooked
you can order Rusty's without the backup sensor provision but it's the same price.Here is the link:
Fishbone Offroad 2018-Up Jeep Wrangler JL & Wrangler Unlimited JLU Rea
Fishbone Offroad Custom Rear Bumper Delete: Style Meets Function for Jeep Wrangler JL.
it covers the frame rails and offers connection points for shackles. Cost: $270
the Rustys looks very similar, cost $490 and has provisions for the backup sensors (which I don’t care about).
Rusty's Xtreme Trail Stubby Rear Bumper - JL Wrangler
All of Rusty's bumpers are proudly Made In the USA! There's none of that flimsy imported stuff here; Rusty's bumpers have been Trail Tested Tough for over 30 years. Rusty's Xtreme Trail Stubby Rear Bumper for the JL Wrangler has the strength and protection you need for serious trail work. The...
they both have a similar look, IMO Rusty's has a cleaner finish and it would cost about another $200 to get the Fishbone refinished smooth.
TheGrendel
Active Member
does the rear crossmember dip down like the JK or is straight across. Evo was the only I remember really getting the JK correct by dipping down. otherwise these thin metal member caps are prone to getting bent/dented on top.
I don’t understand what you mean by crossmember dip down. The Bumper delete kit does not cover the bottom of the crossmember. This delete kit is for the JL. So I assume the crossmember is the same as a JL. I hope this answers your question.
TheGrendel
Active Member
sorry it wasn't Evo. it was a couple of others. see how it slopes from the frame rails. a lot of those thin bumper fascias that go straight from frame rail to frame rail will bend if you step on them.
but i answered my own question googling JL bumper deletes and saw one of Eddie's videos. so, it's basically the same issue as the JK.
Cousin Clyde
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sorry it wasn't Evo. it was a couple of others. see how it slopes from the frame rails. a lot of those thin bumper fascias that go straight from frame rail to frame rail will bend if you step on them.
but i answered my own question googling JL bumper deletes and saw one of Eddie's videos. so, it's basically the same issue as the JK.
Bam, Mud Graps.