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Bronco Front Bumpers
A Ford Bronco front bumper can be a great way to add the necessary protection to the front of your vehicle while also capitalizing on the increased functionality it provides. The OEM front and rear bumpers aren't a bad option especially if you have the modular steel front bumper, but for some, they do not provide the desired protection, especially for the grille. Another great benefit of aftermarket bumpers is that many of them allow winches and lighting such as light pods to be added with pre-existing mounts.
Top Bronco Front Bumper Considerations
With so many options out there, how do you determine what style and features will suit you best? Below we will look at some of the top considerations when purchasing a front bumper.
Protection
One of the most important things to consider when buying a Bronco front bumper is protection. Bronco bumpers come in different styles with some offering more protection than others. Bronco front bumpers can have different widths with some not covering the complete width of the vehicle. The wider the bumper is the more protection it will offer and will also better protect your suspension components and tires to some degree.
Another huge consideration is grille protection. The factory Bronco front bumpers do not provide much in this regard so those wanting maximum protection should consider a bumper with full grille protection along with light protection. One great option for maximum protection is the Bronco ARB Summit Winch Front Bumper. For a little less protection, the CBI Adventure Hybrid Bronco front bumper can be a great option. Lastly, there are Bronco front bumpers that provide lower grille protection. On these the bull bar does not extend up to the top of the grille, rather it extends up to the middle and lower portion of the grille.
Winch Capability
The ability of the bumper to easily accept a winch is another very important consideration. Luckily most bumper options for the Ford Bronco do have the ability to mount a winch and many have similar mounting locations for the winch right below the Bronco lettering on the grille. This results in the winch being slightly exposed which for some might not be ideal. Since most Bronco bumpers contain a winch mount allowing you to easily bolt on a winch, it is important to decide on which particular style you like best. Another important consideration is how easy it is to access and service the winch.
Lighting Options
A front bumper can be a great place to mount a light bar and/or accessory lighting. Each front bumper is designed to work with different combinations of light so if adding Bronco lights to your bumper is crucial, ensuring you fully understand the lighting capabilities of the bumper will be crucial.
Other Considerations
Some other important considerations when shopping for a Bronco front bumper are whether it will work with the OEM and/or aftermarket skid plates. There shouldn't be any issue mounting a bumper to your Bronco while utilizing the OEM front skid plate. If you have installed aftermarket skid plates it will be crucial to check fitment. Luckily many of the companies that manufacture bumpers for the Bronco also manufacture Bronco skid plates designed to work flawlessly with their bumper.
FAQs
Will the factory parking sensors work with an aftermarket Bronco bumper?
Yes, you will continue to utilize the Bronco's factory parking sensors with an aftermarket front bumper. In some cases, the wiring will need to be cut and extended to relocate the sensors. Please refer to the specific bumper for directions.
Will I be able to maintain the front camera on my Bronco with an aftermarket front bumper?
Yes, but this depends on what type of bull bar and grille protection your bumper has. If the protection is blocking the camera which happens on mode mid-height protection options you can install a camera relocation bracket to regain full functionality of the camera.
Will my Bronco's adaptive cruise control work with an aftermarket front bumper?
Yes, the Bronco's factory adaptive cruise control can still be used after installing an aftermarket bumper. However, you will likely need to also install an adaptive cruise control relocation bracket for full functionality.
What is the best Bronco front bumper?
That depends on what specific features you most desire. Bronco front bumpers from Addictive Desert Design, CBI Offroad, RCI Offroad, ARB, DV8 Off Road, and Expedition One, among others can all be great options to consider.
