Need Help With New Bumper Choice!!

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

Hey Guys, I know you have all come to this hard decision at least once or twice

so I need your help! I have come to the conclusion that I'm slowly going to start with a build on my JKU and the first stop for me is the bumper. I have narrowed it down to the AEV Premium Bumper or a locally Aus made Uneek 4x4 Modular Bar. My Jeep is used on the highway most of the time with some light trail work every 2nd or 3rd weekend, so I'm looking to see which one you guys think? I'm leaning to the Uneek as its $400-$450 Cheaper than the AEV!!! Plus due to the animals in Aus it looks like it will protect me more in remote places. Let me know what you think, it would be most appreciated! Ps. Sorry about so many pics

AEV and Uneek Side By Side

Uneek

AEV

MR.Ty · Oct 9, 2014

In my opinion the AEV looks a lot better. But looks are not everything. That 400-500 dollar savings can go to something else.

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vitodivita · Oct 9, 2014

I know you're narrowing things down, but this bumper is around $600

Canvas JK · Oct 9, 2014

What I would look at is what will the clearance be on both at full stuff with the size tires you are currently running and what size you will run. I have a mid width bumper that allows for my 35's to go full stuff with out rubbing but if I go up to 37's or bigger I will have rubbing issue.

I like the Neek buyer because of the metal and it's protection but I do not like it because of the width if I were to go to bigger tires.

R/
Will

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

MR.Ty said:
In my opinion the AEV looks a lot better. But looks are not everything. That 400-500 dollar savings can go to something else.

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Yeah i totally agree, the AEV is a looker but an expensive one!

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

vitodivita said:
I know you're narrowing things down, but this bumper is around $600

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Yeah i had a look at the warn bumpers and they are around $1100 in Aus!!! Stuff here is crazy expensive!

JAGS · Oct 9, 2014

What's LoD like over there? They have really great products and several styles to choose from. I like the Armor Lite series myself personally. Their prices are good here in the states.

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

Canvas JK said:
What I would look at is what will the clearance be on both at full stuff with the size tires you are currently running and what size you will run. I have a mid width bumper that allows for my 35's to go full stuff with out rubbing but if I go up to 37's or bigger I will have rubbing issue.

I like the Neek buyer because of the metal and it's protection but I do not like it because of the width if I were to go to bigger tires.

R/
Will

Well im running 33's and will probably stay at that size, the uneek the suppose to have great clearance and that is coming from a mate that has had a AEV bar is the past on his current set up.

Yeah i like the metal as well, and the fact its a locally owned and made product!

Canvas JK · Oct 9, 2014

Have you looked at LoD Bumpers?

LoDofforad.com

By the way I believe the pictures on the Lod website are of Moby and they are a forum sponsor.

I will have to take a pic tomorrow and upload it.

I love my LoD front bumper.

R/
Will

Canvas JK · Oct 9, 2014

swazza94 said:
Well im running 33's and will probably stay at that size, the uneek the suppose to have great clearance and that is coming from a mate that has had a AEV bar is the past on his current set up.

Yeah i like the metal as well, and the fact its a locally owned and made product!

Cannot go wrong with a local company. Stimulates your local economy and if there are any issues you can get it resolved quickly.

R/
Will

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

vitodivita said:
I know you're narrowing things down, but this bumper is around $600

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Have you had any experience with this bar with hoop?? it looks quite thin in pics?

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

Canvas JK said:
Have you looked at LoD Bumpers?

LoDofforad.com

By the way I believe the pictures on the Lod website are of Moby and they are a forum sponsor.

I will have to take a pic tomorrow and upload it.

I love my LoD front bumper.

R/
Will

I Can't get them here and im keen to get one so i dont have a plastic park bench much longer! Have you had any experience with the Warn Bumpers? they seem quite cheap, if so what do you think about quality?

Canvas JK · Oct 9, 2014

swazza94 said:
I Can't get them here and im keen to get one so i dont have a plastic park bench much longer! Have you had any experience with the Warn Bumpers? they seem quite cheap, if so what do you think about quality?

I have not but from what i read they do not accept all the winches Waren makes.

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

JAGS said:
What's LoD like over there? They have really great products and several styles to choose from. I like the Armor Lite series myself personally. Their prices are good here in the states.

Yeah unfortunately i cant find anyone who stocker LoD over here :grayno:

vitodivita · Oct 9, 2014

Yes I own this bumper with grille guard, it is quite thick. It's a pretty sturdy bumper I must say.

brooklyn4x4 · Oct 9, 2014

I say go local with uneek I think it looks cool and it's a local company

swazza94 · Oct 9, 2014

Thanks for the help guys i really appreciate it!! :thumb:

lepags21 · Oct 14, 2014

The looks are very close, and for the price difference, I would go with the uneek for sure. Very nice looking bumper too.

HILLZ · Oct 14, 2014

I'm running the ARB full width bumper on mine with 35's and haven't had any rubbing issues yet. looks similar to the uneek one, could be another option if you haven't ruled them out already.