In the off-road world, protecting your investment and having ample accommodations for trail recovery (such as a winch and shackles) is imperative. In the case of the '25+ Frontier, Z1's Skunkworks team has been hard at work on a new steel high-clearance bumper that checks all the boxes...and more!
BUILDING THE BUMPER
The design of our recon bumper began by digitizing the body of the Frontier using advanced 3D scanning technology. This allowed our team of engineers to work in a digital space only limited by the imagination. We set out to provide the ultimate add-on solution to improve approach angle, safeguard sensitive components, and to support up to a 12,000 lb winch (confirmed fitments for Warn10S Zeon, Warn 12S Zeon, Badlands Apex 12K) while giving owners something that sets their truck apart. In-depth collaboration between numerous engineers culminated in a style that we feel reaches the height of off-road armor design.
The first challenge our engineering team had to conquer was working within the tolerance of the Frontier's body. When scanning trucks for design, we found varying degrees of tolerance in body mount position. This meant that the design had to be such that it allowed enough movement in the bumper mounts to fit a wide tolerance range while maintaining high strength and rigidity. Ultimately, this resulted in a bumper that is easier to install and allowed for enough movement to guarantee a precise fit.
Identifying the key features was easy, we just wanted to cover all of the basics; a heavy-duty winch-capable design, durable tabs for recovery shackles, space for auxiliary lighting, and high clearance for improved approach angle. After all of the basic needs were met, we focused on additional features to make the bumper more attractive. If a full-width high clearance bumper is more your speed, check out the Assault Bumper! This version of the bumper utilizes the Recon center bumper with added high-clearance winglets, offering even more protection and off-road capability. Not sure if you want to go that far right now? No worries! Converting to the Assault Bumper later is easy. The high-clearance winglets can be added to your Recon bumper at a later time, and require no modifications or welding to your Recon bumper.
Features:
- Trail-ready powdercoat finish
- Compatible with Z1 Steel Front Skid Plate
- Includes two 3/4" shackle mounts
- Large port fits 20'' light bar
- 5mm thick steel shell
- 110lb weight
- 2" body lift compatible
- Fits winches up to 12,000 lbs (confirmed fitments for Warn 10S Zeon, Warn 12S Zeon, Badlands Apex 12K)
- Accommodates factory adaptive cruise control
Fits:
Our shipping and engineering teams have worked tirelessly to package these bumpers in a manner that they can be shipped using ground services, greatly reducing the cost to the customer. Please understand that while we take great care to ensure these arrive in the best possible condition, we cannot control how the 130lb package is handled by ground shipping services. If you select a ground shipping service, it is possible that your bumper could arrive with minor scuffs. If small blemishes are a concern to you, we recommend selecting an express or freight shipping method.
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