Ford Bronco Bumpers: Capable versus Modular

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When deciding which bumper to pick for your 2022 Ford Bronco, between the Capable and the Modular check out this video to see which one wins with us.
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[@SeaSkrBronco]

I went capable bumper for the fog lights and cleaner look. The less bolts to rust in the coast environment the better was my thinking. The extra money towards other mods didn't hurt either.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

I agree, don’t get me wrong I do like the modular bumper, however all things being equal the cost and the factory fog lights gives the capable bumper a slight edge for me

[@IBleedEvanescence]

​​@@DrivenWildOutdoors feel the same. As far as the fog lights It's possible to add your own in the outer openings of the modular bumper, but that's extra time and money. My ordered WildTrak is coming soon, I don't plan on getting any winch or additional lights on the bumper, instead over the windshield. I just don't feel the mod bumper is worth an additional $700. The capable bumper looks more than good and clean enough

[@billfrigo7602]

Thanks for the comparison. Modular for me, especially with the extra protection vs the essentially flush Capable.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

you are welcome! Thanks for watching

[@SGTMinguez]

The best part of the capable is the OEM foglight switch grouped with the headlights so you don't need to tie up AUX switches for foglights, and have them located overhead, which is not ideal for such frequently used items. Are the LED fogs an LED version of an H4 or 5202 or something similar that could be replaced with Diode Dynamics SL-Fs?

[@Dan-gm7kz]

Here are the things I have noticed/liked 1. Love the led fog-lights in the capable - I drive in snow/ice conditions a lot and when you do it all the time, foglights help you recognize road conditions better when you the sun has melted most of the snow, or driving up a mountain pass with temps dropping in variable precipitation/melting conditions 2. The capable is powder coated and the modular is black. I think I like the powder coated, which does match the rear bumpers, but some might like the black much better 3. I like that the modular bumper is 100% all steel, can take the ends off, and can hold a winch/brushguard better 4. For me the biggest concern with the capable bumped after watching this video, is that it might not stick out enough? I know it is steel and attached to the frame, but worry hitting something with the capable bumper could do a lot more damage to the bronco because it sticks out so little? I think I am still going capable, but let me know if you guys think that might be a concern

[@jaswett]

Nice comparison, thanks!

[@Jason_903]

I agree my 2 door eruption green black diamond is perfect with the one that came with it!

[@fretless05]

Thanks for the video! I have been wrestling with this decision myself. I ordered my Badlands with the modular bumper, but have been considering a change since it's one of the many constrained parts. I will start by saying I like the look of the modular bumper, but from a performance perspective, I think it's still the right choice for me, as I would like to add fog lights and a light bar (maybe on a nudge bar) to the bumper and the modular bumper has mounting points on it add that stuff; the capable bumper doesn't have any.

[@geoffmarton]

Another important note for anyone setting up their Bronco for flat towing behind an RV, etc.: the modular bumper's tow points ARE set up to connect to a tow bar. Curt sells adapters to connect them directly to their tow bar, and I'm told Blue Ox does, or will very soon. It's pretty great to not have to make the front both ugly and less capable with a base plate. You'd have to have an eagle eye to know my BD with the modular bumper is set up for this!

[@tourproto]

thanks for the great video! I originally ordered the modular bumper with safari bar, but when I saw how constrained the safari bar and mod bumper was, I changed to the capable bumper. Didn't hurt that I am now getting factory fog lights with the wiring and switch, the latter two which are NOT included if you get the mod bumper (stupid IMHO). And I will never be rock crawling and need to take off the end caps of the mod bumper. After watching your vid, I am happy with my choice of the capable.

[@IBleedEvanescence]

Thanks, I was going to the same dilemma having ordered my WildTrak with capable bumper. I was having second thoughts about asking my dealer to switch bumpers. But after reading these comments I'm a lot more at ease about y original decision... Not having to pay an extra $700 for the mod also helped lol

[@nurseaj1248]

Nice video Duane!! I am getting the modular bumper on my OBX SAS but definitely know realize the capable would have suited my needs just fine. I have a vin and build date for late March so too late to change. See ya tonight on the live stream!

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! I will be there!

[@davekaylor458]

I went with Capable bumper. I am going with a winch, but don't like the Ford setup so I will replace the Capable bumper with an aftermarket. No sense in paying extra and replacing it.

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

Nice overview. I had the modular bumper ordered on my Wildtrak, but when they made me redo my order for 2023, I dropped it. I like having fog lights already, and I know because they're factory there's a factory switch installed inside somewhere.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, yes just press in the round headlight switch

[@kirvo11985]

As someone who adds steel bumpers to all my trucks and off-roaders, it is too affordable to not option with the factory steel. It’s the cheapest steel bumper I have ever purchased.

[@callsign.iceman7913]

What are the best amber fog lights for the capable bumper direct swap? I just got a 23’ Badlands.

[@thedesertpooch9664]

can you add a bull bar to the capable bumper? does it have any mounting points?

[@grayghost1423]

Subscribed

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank You

[@grayghost1423]

@@DrivenWildOutdoors I just picked up a Bronco Badlands, Sasquatch Edition. Nice vehicle.

[@1000raulm]

To bad the capable bumper is not available yet with base model.

[@salvargas502]

I got the modular but the winch from ford is 3500 kinda sucks wish i would have known

[@AH64DB2]

I’m sure I’ll love the capable bumper on 22 Badlands IF I ever get my Jul 17, 2020 reservation…

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Yes they are nice. I’m sorry you are still waiting, do you have a build date?

[@AH64DB2]

@@DrivenWildOutdoors Semi-patiently waiting…

[@crimsonhitman1719]

Is there a way to add a winch on the capable bumper?

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Not to my knowledge. At least it is not designed for one unless it is some type of hidden winch possibly that’s mounted under the bronco to the frame

[@pat36a]

I went w/modular on my 22 BD. Built it so I didn't have to. I want to enjoy it , not work on it.

[@anthonygallo3576]

I wanted modular so incould mount a grill guard and lights. Tbe pickings are so slim that if i wanted my bronco now , instead of wait for the one i nordered i had to go capable. Why they would put a capable bumper on a wildtrac is beyond me And of course , inhad to go nuts to mount the license plate

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

You can pick Modular bumpers used (take offs) on various sites right now

[@anthony2558]

Do you know of a touch up paint color for the modular? Thanks.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

I do not. Good Question, might check it out

[@anthony2558]

@@DrivenWildOutdoors I can't find anything. F150 Raptors use J7 paint code, but I think that's to light. Plain flat black is to dark. Help would be appreciated.

[@broscup]

Are you reading my mind? I've been looking for capable bumper videos because I picked up my 2022 BD tonight. When I placed the order the modular was part of the package but I made a few changes and didn't realize the BD no longer came with the modular bumper. I ordered a BuiltRight license plate holder which is now useless to me unless I can figure out a way to mount it to the capable bumper. Where are your front plates?

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

My plates are in the Bronco. Haven’t decided how or where to mount. The dash is a no go lol

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Congratulations on getting your Bronco 👍

[@broscup]

@@DrivenWildOutdoors you can buy my mount for the area 51 haha, I'm just around the corner in VB. 😂

[@broscup]

And please share when you figure out what to do. I need an idea.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

@@broscup I might, I will let you know.

[@jerryavlon4780]

Is there any way you could pm me? i would like to a dialogue with a real person about Broncos now and going forward. I be seeing a dealer on Thursday. I want so bad to stay a Ford guy but keep running into stumbling blocks. I currently have a 2016 F150 XLT 4X4 with 2.7 ecoboost. Love the engine. thanks

[@danielcdebaca7675]

Well, Well, well... I thought I was getting this capable bumper but the assembly line pic Ford sent me the hooks look to be solid ones and on the bottom of the bumper and not like your green bronco.... My22 bronco Wildtrak is half way from Dearborn to NM so I'll know hopefully in a week what I end up with...

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

If you got a modular bumper at no cost I would call that a win.

[@jeffreybabb277]

Is the capable bumper standard on any 22 models?

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Badlands, black diamond

[@GenX-Memories]

What color is that on the 2021? Area 51?

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

Yes

[@kevingr3594]

Pretty sure you can put the winch and mount kit from Ford on the capable one!

[@etmccaus]

On the modular bumper, yes, which is what he said. Capable bumper does not allow that, despite what Ford said early on in marketing materials and build your own tool.

[@clintwestwood2731]

The “capable” bumper prevents it from being towed.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

In the unfortunate event I need a tow, I would much rather be on a flatbed

[@btw985]

Modular bumper looks better. Not really sure what the other bumper is “capable” of exactly.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

I think the fact that it has recovery points and fog lamps?

[@zombiesalamander6979]

The capable bumper can also mount a winch, just like the modular bumper. Basically the trade off for losing the removable end caps/bull bar on the modular bumper is fog lights with the capable bumper.

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

@@zombiesalamander6979 haven’t seen that done.

[@zombiesalamander6979]

@@DrivenWildOutdoors My mistake, I though that the new Everglades had a capable bumper, but after looking it up it has the modular bumper. Sorry about that!

[@DrivenWildOutdoors]

@@zombiesalamander6979 no worries, This stuff changes faster than we can keep up with. lol