Reviews: Bestop HighRock 4x4 High-Access Front Bumpers

This is a replacement for a very easily damaged stock bumper. I bought it because of the full frontal coverage, can use the factory fog lights, and supposed ease of installation. While the instructions are a little sketchy, especially about the lights, it was very easy taking just 2 1/2 hours with most of the time taking off the old one. All the parts were there, and had no difficulty installing and securing it to my Jeep, a 2011 Sport Unlimited. For anyone considering a do-it-yourself bumper replacement, this one could be your baby with plenty of options for add-ons.

This is an excellent high quality bumper! After denting the factory bumper on my 15 Sahara, I ordered this bumper because I like the look of it. I ordered it on Sunday 3/22 and it was on my porch when I got home from work 3/25. I saw others complained about packaging but it was fine for me. The install is pretty easy, although this bumper is pretty heavy so I would recommend having help. I did the install myself and it took about 3.5 hours, but I was taking my good ole time. haha. You will have to order the vacuum pump relocation kit and that job isnt too hard. If you're going to get the brush guard I would recommend ordering it at the same time and installing it to the new bumper before you put the new bumper on your jeep.

Love the new bumper, very tough looking, have gotten a lot of compliments. The packaging it was shipped in was too flimsy and the bumper came to me scratched.

This bumper looks great on my Sahara Unlimited with the Warn Winch on top.

This bumper went on perfect and it couldn't have been easier. The quality is amazing too!

Like the look of this bumper. defiantly need 3 people to install. The directions for this are very bad. I had to remove it twice during installation to do things in a different order than instructed. It is easier to mount fog light assembly with bumper off do to space. Overall very pleased.

Bumper was received with some damage to it, due to poor packaging, unable to tell if caused by shipper or UPS but bumper was sticking through the box when it arrived. Bull Bar/light bar has not been received due to being on back order

This bumper was very well priced for what you get. I was a bit nerves about doing the install myself because we all here the crazy install story's about having to drill holes that aren't there, make the holes bigger that are there, heat up parts so you can beat on them enough to make something fit. This was amazingly easy. I did it all myself and did not have a single issue. Everything lined up perfect and everything was in the box and fix perfect. I'm not a big review writer but I had to say something about this very well made easy to install bumper. One thing that had everyone confused was that we all thought the grill guard bar came with the bumper. It DOES NOT. No big deal it is easy to install as well and looks great on there so I suggest added that.

Very nice bumper looks like OEM on the Jeep. I was missing some small parts upon arrival and Bestop sent them right out no questions asked. Very satisfied...

Was easy to install and looks great on my TJ

This is a great bumper. It was easy to install and looks great. I had to mount my wench before I mounted the bumper which made it heavy to put on the jeep, but with a little hand it wasn't nothing. I bought the extra brush guard which gives it a better look, and gives me the option to mount lights if wanted. If you are looking for a solid, everyday, bumper that looks good - this is a good choice.

This front bumper is mounted to my 2011 jeep wrangler sport that was ordered on line. The day I recieved it, the packaged was so damaged I knew there was a problem with the product. With a good deal of damage to the finish, I contacted 4wd customer support who went above and beyond what was required to help with the problem. 4wd made arreagements for me to pick up a new bumper the next day at a local warehouse in my area. there was a little confusion when I was there but quickley resolved. As a side note there was a little difficulty installing the OME fog lamps, out side of that, this is without a doubt a great bumper with a great look. The 4 star rating was from the condition of the product and the hassles to correct the problem along with the install on the OME fog lamps.

Had a careless driver hit me good on the front left side of my Jeep while parked, and pushed it off a windrow. Body shop at the dealership said if it wasn't for this bumper, they would be replacing the whole front end, suspension included. One tough unit that did it's job. One other negative... Could do a better job packaging.

Overall, great bumper. Looks awesome on my Jeep. Not overly hard to install (took me 2.5 hours solo). Matte black paint looks great. I would have given it 5 stars except for the strange fit at the ends where it meets the fender flares (see photo)

THE BUMPER FIT GOOD AND INSTALLED WITH EASE, HOWEVER THE OPTIONAL STAINLESS STEEL GRILLE GUARD DID NOT FIT WELL AT ALL.THE ANGLES WERE IT BOLTED TO THE BUMPER WERE NOT MATCHED TO THE ANGLE ON THE BUMPER. BESTTOP SOLUTION WAS TO SEND ME SOME 1/4" THICK SPACERS TO PUT BETWEEN THE BUMPER AND THE GRILLE GUARD. HAD SOME KNICKS FROM SHIPPING WAS COMPENSATED FOR IT WITH A GIFT CARD.

First, let me say that mine fits the fender of my 2010 JK perfectly, not like what is shown in the photo with the previous review. There is a slight gap but the bumper lines up perfectly with the fender. I had planned to install a winch on my stick bumper, retain the factory. towing hooks. But the cost for a mounting plate was $400, installed. I got this cool bumper for that. It is light enough for one (old) person to pick it up. I installed the factory fog lights and bull bar first. Then you must install your winch to the bumper prior to putting the bumper on the Jeep. I like that because no one can steal your winch off the bumper later. My winch was heavy, so I used a motorcycle jack, and assembled the winch to the bumper sitting across the jack. Then I raised the finished assembly up into place with the jack holding it while I put the 8 bolts thru the factory mount holes in the Jeep. This is a terrific bumper. It looks good, holds two lights above the bar and provides extra clearance. I got the roller also, but it's mounts had to be cut off to install the towing gear for flat towing the JK.

I hit a deer and wanted to change my front bumper. It really does improve the look of the front of the jeep. I bought the bumper alone without the brush bar. I plan on adding that and a winch but it looks good even without those. The bumper is heavier but I don't notice any difference in the performance or gas milage.

Easy to install, looks great, and a much better option for a winch than the stock bumper. I agree with the pervious comment regarding to rather small "nuts" to hold the thing on. The other issue is the lack of a light mounts on the back side to fill the holes with something other than the stock lights, and once the plastic pieces that come with it break, I might be SOL. So I will take a closer look at it when that time comes. The winch mount works well, and the addition of the brush guard makes a "tuff" looking Jeep. Picture doesn't have winch hooked up, but its ready to go now and pulls like a mule.

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