Bestop is famous for its high-quality convertible tops for Jeeps and also makes a line of truck bed covers. Now Bestop has a new line of bumpers for real trail use. The High Rock 4x4 bumpers for Jeep YJs, TJs, and JKs offer a plethora of options from winch and light mounts to rear tire carriers and tow points. We ordered front and rear High Rock bumpers for our '98 TJ. Both were equipped with a recovery shackle and rollers. The bumpers are made of 3/16-inch plate and are bolt-on replacements.We ordered front and rear High Rock bumpers for our '98 TJ. Both were equipped with a reco It's a fact that choosing a bumper mostly comes down to personal aesthetics, and we find that the High Rock bumpers we installed on a TJ Wrangler give it a brawny approach while protecting fenders and supporting a winch. Is It A Gimmick? Is the roller cool or dumb? In the front it would have hung down lower than the bumper, but we can't deny it protects the fuel tank in the rear. We wouldn't be surprised if the exhaust took a beating now that the tank is sheltered. Even if you decide against the rollers, the Bestop High Rock 4x4 bumpers still have the thick flanges that will add some protection and can serve as recovery points. We took the bumpers and our Wrangler to the Off-Road Connection in Fultondale, Alabama, for the install. This Jeep isn't an extreme wheeler but does meet its share of trails, so added protection is important.We took the bumpers and our Wrangler to the Off-Road Connection in Fultondale, Alabama, fo After the stock sheetmetal protection was removed, the new Bestop rear was lined up with the factory mounting holes. Some of the holes had to be slotted slightly with a die grinder for ease of installation.After the stock sheetmetal protection was removed, the new Bestop rear was lined up with t The gas tank may also need to be lowered slightly to gain access to the mounting bolts. The rear bumper definitely takes more time to install, and a second pair of hands doesn't hurt.The gas tank may also need to be lowered slightly to gain access to the mounting bolts. Th Below the rear bumper we added the rock roller. This helps protect the fuel tank when backing up or coming off steep obstacles.Below the rear bumper we added the rock roller. This helps protect the fuel tank when back The old front bumper had seen its share of dings, but the Jeep owner decided that a full-width front bumper would protect the body better than the stubby bumper some hardcore off-roaders chooseThe old front bumper had seen its share of dings, but the Jeep owner decided that a full-w The new front bumper is relatively easy to install, though you will need to run longer bolts at the sway bar mount. The tapered ends do not diminish approach angle over stock, and there is a front roller option also, though we chose not to go that route.The new front bumper is relatively easy to install, though you will need to run longer bol SOURCES The Offroad Connection 1417 Decatur Hwy. Fultondale AL 35068 800-792-2280 www.offrdconnection.com Bestop P.O. Box 307 Broomfield CO 80038 800-845-3567 www.bestop.com By Fred Williams Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
