The Best Aftermarket Truck Bumpers for Your Off-Road Adventures

Here's a stout one-piece front bumper made of 7-gauge steel (the lower the gauge number, the thicker the steel). Its fully-welded construction is capable of handling medium-frame winches that stand up to 9.75 inches tall. Note to all Power Wagon and Tremor owners: you'll have to choose a different option, since this bumper doesn't play well with a factory integrated winch.

What this bumper does play well with is just about every form of off-road adventure, thanks to its adjustable mounting brackets and 1”-thick shackle mounts. There is space to fit aftermarket lighting ranging from 11 to 12.75 inches in length and its textured powder coating is likely to shrug off whatever abuse you hurl at this thing on the trail.

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You'd take cooking advice from a professional chef, right? Then it only makes sense to buy a truck bumper from the company that wrote the book on off-road winching. After all, those years of experience have taught WARN exactly the type of products that are desired by off-road enthusiasts. With that in mind, the company created not one but three different aftermarket truck bumpers, each with their own distinct feature set and price point.

The low-profile Ascent bumper aims to retain, or even increase, the truck's approach angle while providing the space to add bull bars and off-road lighting. And, naturally, it comes ready-made to accept WARN's legendary mid-frame winches. For those seeking Superman levels of protection but still need space for a winch, check out the Ascent HD series complete with welded shackle eyelets and tapered corners to accommodate your outrageously big tires. Rounding out the WARN catalog is the Ascent XP series, which is a non-winch bumper that provides increased front-end protection and an aggressive style. The Ascent family also features a rear bumper designed to sit high for maximum ground clearance.

Whichever you choose, it’s hard to go wrong with WARN.

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This is a newer option from the pros at Smittybilt, combining a ton of desirable features with a product name that sounds like an assault rifle. The M1A2 HD Modular Bumper gives users full control to transform their truck depending on whether you want to conquer the toughest trails or simply pose at the mall.

Crafted from 1/8” steel, Smittybilt says this bumper is engineered for both strength and weight savings. Its lower panels can be removed for better approach angles and tire clearance, hence the word 'modular' in its official name. Once off the trails, the bumper's modular design allows the removal of winch and plate (without removal of the bumper), permitting the install of a main light bar inside the winch cavity.

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Grumper has side mounting slots and tabs for various lights options (bring yer own) and can accommodate a pair of 3x3 cube lamps per side. It's winch-ready, of course, and its profile permits more tire clearance than a stock bumper. The designers accounted for modern options as well, meaning there are integrated sensor holes for certain types of forward-facing driver aids. It even provides space for the front camera option on some trucks.

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Available to fit many different makes and models, the Summit features uprights that are cut from a single sheet of steel extending from the top tube through to the bumper section. This way, it actually forms part of the bumper to chassis mount, ensuring the whole outer frame receives maximum support. There are provisions for a winch, lights, and even a CB antenna. And, knowing that off-roaders love to get ourselves into a tangle, they've even thought to incorporate jacking points into the design.

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