Best Aftermarket Bumpers for the Ford Bronco
Originally published on Sep 28, 2023 | Updated on Oct 19, 2023
With Ford’s release of the 2021+ Bronco, critics and off-road fanatics rejoiced at the return of an icon. This illustrious SUV hadn’t received a revision since its discontinuation in 1996, and by the mid-1990s, the Bronco hardly resembled the compact wheeler that first debuted in 1965. Fast forward nearly six decades, and the 6th generation Bronco is here, reminding new and old Bronco fans of the SUV’s roots.
The 6th generation Bronco comes well equipped from the factory, sporting capable suspension, a compact and maneuverable body, a stout turbocharged powertrain, and rugged styling, especially on higher-trim models. However, though the new Bronco has the looks and performance to dominate the trail, the stamped steel bumpers aren’t overwhelmingly robust. Though appropriate for street use, any significant impact on the trail can leave your Bronco’s body worn and torn.
Luckily, RealTruck offers a wide selection of aftermarket bumpers for the 2021+ Ford Bronco, including various styles, constructions, and accessories. We carry some of the most stylish and durable bumpers on the market, and in this article, we’re sharing our favorites! If you’re on the fence regarding which aftermarket bumper is right for your Bronco, read on.
Front Bumper Styles
While you may assume all aftermarket bumpers are created equal, that couldn’t be further from the truth! We offer several bumper styles with different aesthetics and features to suit all applications.
Base bumpers feature a simple, streamlined design, typically consisting of a full-width, plate steel body without additional guards. These bumpers may or may not feature various accessory mounts, including LED light mounts, D-Ring shackle lugs, and a winch plate. Base bumpers are true to their title; they form the base body that several companies build upon to craft higher-end bumpers, like grille-guard bumpers, prerunner bumpers, and more!
Expert Recommendation: Addictive Desert Designs Bomber Front Bumper
Addictive Desert Designs, or ADD, is a premium provider of sleek, low-profile, high-clearance aftermarket bumpers for trucks and SUVs, and the Bomber Front Bumper is no exception. This stylish plate-steel bumper perfectly flows with the contours of your Bronco’s front end, ensuring a tight fit and finish. This bumper comes in a sleek, hammer black powder coat finish for a stealthy aesthetic that’ll match any body color.
While the ADD Bomber Bumper’s high-clearance design doesn’t leave room for a winch, it features various accessory provisions, including RIGID 360 or Baja Designs LP Series light mounts, dual 3-inch LED light mounts, and mounts for your factory tow hooks and parking sensors, if equipped.
The ADD Bomber Bumper is manufactured right here in the USA, ensuring unmatched quality and manufacturing pride. ADD backs every bomber bumper with a limited 1-year warranty against manufacturing and workmanship defects.
Features:
Low profile, form-fitting, non-winch bumper crafted from plate steel
Features hammer black powder coat with satin black accent plates
Compatible with RIGID 360 or Baja Designs LP Series Lights (sold separately)
Includes mounts for two pairs of off-road cube lights
Retains original recovery points
Works with OEM front parking sensors
All hardware and mount kits are included
USA-made
Limited 1-year warranty
Bullnose bumpers are highly similar to base bumpers; however, they feature an additional tubular guard affixed to the bumper’s body, reminiscent of a bull bar. These bumpers offer greater front impact protection than comparable base bumpers in exchange for bulkier aesthetics. Like base bumpers, bullnose bumpers typically include mounts for various accessories, including winches, LED lights, and recovery shackles.
Expert Recommendation: Steelcraft Fortis HD Bullnose Front Bumper
The Steelcraft Fortis HD Bullnose Front Bumper is a premium aftermarket bumper offering rugged aesthetics, heavy-duty build quality, and unparalleled functionality thanks to its numerous accessory mounts. This bumper is manufactured entirely from durable 6-gauge steel for superior strength; up front, a welded-on tubular bull bar provides exceptional impact protection, guarding your Bronco’s front end against mild fender benders and trail bruises.
If corrosion is a concern, don’t sweat! Steelcraft treats the Fortis HD with a premium textured matte black powder coat finish, guarding against rust-inducing chips and scratches.
The Steelcraft Fortis HD includes provisions for various accessories, including LED light bars, LED pods, D-Ring shackles, and factory parking sensors (if equipped). All of these features are packed into a sleek, low-profile body that looks excellent on any application.
Features:
Non-winch, bullnose front bumper
6-gauge steel construction
Textured matte black powder coat finish
Built-in bullnose bolsters impact resistance
Houses optional 20" double-row light bar & 2 sets of 3" x 3" lights (sold separately)
Includes vehicle-specific mounting brackets and hardware
Simple no-drill installation
Integrated D-Ring mounts & sensor cutouts (if applicable)
Sleek, low-profile design
1-year warranty
Grille Guard bumpers, like bullnose bumpers, are essentially base bumpers with a welded-on guard; in this case, a full grille guard offering comprehensive front-end coverage, including the bumper, grille, headlights, and hood.
Expert Recommendation: Fab Fours Front Grumper
Though relatively polarizing in the car community, Fab Fours’ Front Grumpers feature unmistakable styling and unbeatable front-end protection. This product is unlike any other bumper offering on the market, combining your Bronco’s grille and bumper into a single unit–hence the name “Grumper.”
This product is manufactured from beefy 11-gauge steel with a sleek, black powder coat finish to guard against corrosion. It offers various accessory mounts, including a 12,000-pound winch mounting plate, provisions for two pairs of LED pods, D-Ring recovery shackle mounts, and pre-drilled holes for factory parking sensors.
If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd, consider a Fab Fours Grumper, made right here in the USA and backed by the confidence of a limited lifetime structural warranty.
Features:
Winch front bumper w/ integrated grille
Durable 11-gauge steel construction
Black powder coat finish
Accommodates up to 12,000 lb. winch (sold separately)
Houses two pairs of LED cube lights on most applications (sold separately)
Includes all required mounting hardware
Simple bolt-on installation on most applications
Lower cutout increases airflow
Includes removable/customizable inserts
USA-made
Limited lifetime structural / 2-year finish warranty
Full-width bumpers refer to the style in which the bumper’s body stretches the entire width of the front end, rather than the narrow design of a stubby or mid-width bumper. Full-width bumpers typically feature more room for accessories than narrower widths, as well as more front-corner impact protection, making them ideal for daily-driven rigs. However, full-width bumpers may reduce tire clearances compared to mid-width and stubby bumpers.
Expert’s Recommendation: LoD Offroad Black Ops Full-Width Front Winch Bumper
The LoD Offroad Black Ops Full-Width Front Winch Bumper is a stylish, high-clearance plate steel bumper offering exceptional aesthetics and durability. This bumper is manufactured entirely from durable plate steel, ensuring maximum strength and impact resistance. The raw steel is treated with a premium 2-stage powder coat finish, guarding against rust-inducing chips and scratches.
The LoD Offroad Black Ops Full-Width Front Winch Bumper includes various accessory mounts, including provisions for a 12,000-pound winch, D-Ring shackles, auxiliary lighting, parking sensors, and Adaptive Cruise Control (if equipped). Additionally, LoD Offroad offers bolt-on bull bars or grille guards for added protection (sold separately).
The LoD Offroad Black Ops Full-Width Front Winch Bumper is manufactured in the USA. All bumpers are backed by a limited lifetime structural and 1-year finish warranty.
Features:
Full-width front winch bumper
Durable plate steel construction
2-stage powder-coat finish protects steel against rust and corrosion
Accommodates up to 12,000 LB winch (winch not included)
Optional custom light bezels that house your choice of auxiliary lighting (lights not included)
Optional Adaptive Cruise Control relocation mount is available (mount sold separately)
Bolt-on bull bar or grille guard can be purchased and mounted after installing the base bumper
USA-made
Limited lifetime structural / 1-year finish warranty
Modular bumpers are aesthetically similar to base bumpers; however, instead of shipping in a single, full-welded piece, modular bumpers ship in multiple pieces for quicker and less expensive shipping. Modular bumpers typically come in three pieces, including a center section with integrated mounts, a driver’s wing, and a passenger wing.
Expert Recommendation: Westin Pro-Mod Front Bumper
The Pro-Mod Front Bumper is a premium, modular bumper from Westin, featuring a lightweight yet sturdy design. The bumper ships in several pieces, including a heavy-duty 10-gauge center section and outer wings. The modular design allows for quick, cost-effective shipping methods and a lower overall cost.
Each bumper is finished in a premium, dual-layer finish consisting of an impact-resistant powder coat atop a corrosion-resistant E-Coat. The Westin Pro-Mod accepts most 30-inch LED light bars; optional steel skid plates bolster front-end protection.
Westin backs the Pro-Mod Front Bumper with the confidence of a limited 3-year warranty against manufacturing and workmanship defects.
Features:
Lightweight yet sturdy modular design
Rugged 10-gauge steel construction with outrigger brackets supporting the wings
Dual-layered E-Coat/powder-coating for superior corrosion resistance
Steel valance included on some applications
Optional skid plates available for off-road protection
Accepts most 30" LED light bars (sold separately)
3-year warranty
Prerunner bumpers are similar to grille guard and bull bar bumpers, in the sense that they’re essentially a base bumper with some style of welded-on guard. Unlike the other two styles, prerunner bumpers feature a sporty prerunner guard inspired by Southern California desert racing culture.
Expert Recommendation: Havoc Offroad Steel Bender Front Bumper
The Havoc Offroad Steel Bender Front Bumper is a heavy-duty prerunner bumper for the Ford Bronco, offering rugged durability and styling to match! This bumper is constructed from heavy-duty, ⅛-inch thick plate steel for superior strength and durability. A tubular prerunner bar tacks on an additional layer of protection, guarding the grille against impacts on the trail or street.
This bumper features provisions for various accessories, including a 20-inch LED light bar and D-Ring shackles. Additionally, the Havoc Offroad Steel Bender Front Bumper features integrated off-road jack points, making for quick and safe repairs on the trail!
Havoc Offroad backed the Steel Bender Front Bumper with a limited 5-year warranty against manufacturing and workmanship defects.
Features:
High-strength 1/8-inch thick steel plate construction
Sleek textured-black powder coat finish
Prerunner bar includes mounting tabs for a 20" LED Light Bar (sold separately)
Integrated off-road jack points
Dual-drilled tow hooks accept various D-ring shackles, ensuring reliable recovery options
Limited 5-year warranty
Stubby front bumpers offer exceptional tire clearance due to their narrow, grille-width design. These bumpers are far narrower than their full-width counterparts, allowing clearance for oversized tires, even under full articulation! While these bumpers do improve clearance, they also minimize front-corner impact protection; depending on your Bronco’s use, this may or may not be a risk you’re willing to take.
Expert Recommendation: Fab Fours Stubby Front Winch Bumper
The Fab Fours Stubby Front Winch Bumper offers maximum tire clearance and durability, featuring a narrow, “stubby” design and heavy-duty 7-gauge plate steel construction. This product comes fully welded for superior strength and offers an optional prerunner bar, bolstering impact resistance.
If corrosion is a concern, don’t worry. The Fab Fours Stubby Front Winch Bumper comes finished in a two-stage black powder coat, guarding the underlying steel against rust-prone chips and scratches. Powder coating is also highly resistant to chemicals, oil, and UV exposure, providing a long-lasting finish.
This bumper features provisions for a 12,000-pound winch, integrated tow hooks/D-Ring shackle mounts, and mounts for your choice of factory fog lights or LED pods. The Fab Fours Stubby Front Winch Bumper is made in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime structural warranty; the finish is covered for two years.
Features:
7-gauge plate steel construction
Optional prerunner guard
Two-stage black powder coat finish
Accommodates up to 12,000 lb. winches (sold separately)
Fits factory fog lights or aftermarket LED pods (sold separately)
Includes all necessary mounting hardware
Simple no-drill installation
Stubby design offers maximum tire clearance
Integrated shackle mounts and tow hooks
USA-made
Limited lifetime structural / 2-year finish warranty
Tire carrier bumpers feature an integrated, heavy-duty spare tire mount, often accommodating more weight and larger diameter tires than the factory-installed unit. Most tire carrier bumpers also include provisions for auxiliary lighting and D-Ring shackles, further adding to the bumper’s functionality.
Expert Recommendation: LoD Offroad Destroyer Tire Carrier
The LoD Offroad Destroyer Tire Carrier is an add-on for the company's Destroyer Rear Bumper, bolstering the bumper’s functionality with a stout, plate steel carrier that can accommodate up to a 40-inch tall spare tire! This carrier allows room for a far larger and heavier spare tire than your Bronco’s factory equipment can carry, allowing you to carry a full-size spare, no matter the size!
This product is finished in a heavy-duty 2-stage powder coat, guarding against chips and scratches. This finish is also resistant to chemicals, oil, and UV exposure, ensuring the carrier maintains its like-new appearance for years.
The LoD Offroad Destroyer Tire Carrier is backed by a limited lifetime structural and 1-year finish warranty.
Features:
Bumper-mounted tire carrier for Destroyer series bumpers
Manufactured from durable plate steel
Available in raw steel or 2-stage powder-coat finish
Accommodates up to a 40" spare tire (up to 37" if using gas can mounts)
Can mount several custom accessories
Available trail rack provides additional cargo storage
License plate relocation mounts are available
Mounts available for either Rotopax or Jerry Can gas containers
USA-made
Limited lifetime structural / 1-year finish warranty
Lastly, we have tubular bumpers. This style is characterized by its use of tubular steel for the bumper’s primary construction rather than the characteristic plate steel body. Tubular bumpers are lightweight and durable, ideal for use on off-road build and wheelers.
Expert Recommendation: Addictive Desert Designs Pro Bolt-On Front Bumper
The LoD Offroad Destroyer Tire Carrier is an add-on for the company's Destroyer Rear Bumper, bolstering the bumper’s functionality with a stout, plate steel carrier that can accommodate up to a 40-inch tall spare tire! This carrier allows room for a far larger and heavier spare tire than your Bronco’s factory equipment can carry, allowing you to carry a full-size spare, no matter the size!
This product is finished in a heavy-duty 2-stage powder coat, guarding against chips and scratches. This finish is also resistant to chemicals, oil, and UV exposure, ensuring the carrier maintains its like-new appearance for years.
The LoD Offroad Destroyer Tire Carrier is backed by a limited lifetime structural and 1-year finish warranty.
Features:
Bumper-mounted tire carrier for Destroyer series bumpers
Manufactured from durable plate steel
Available in raw steel or 2-stage powder-coat finish
Accommodates up to a 40" spare tire (up to 37" if using gas can mounts)
Can mount several custom accessories
Available trail rack provides additional cargo storage
License plate relocation mounts are available
Mounts available for either Rotopax or Jerry Can gas containers
USA-made
Limited lifetime structural / 1-year finish warranty
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