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Old 12-20-2012, 08:19 PM
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Default smitty bilt new bumpers any thoughts?

Are they getting back up? When will these be available, they look a lot better.
Old 12-21-2012, 06:26 AM
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Any??.......
Old 12-21-2012, 07:10 AM
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If I was going to spend my money on ill fitting Chinese crap I would just buy the Ebay bumpers.
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I feel you on that. But have you seen their sema videos... Smitty bolt is coming out with even better bumpers.... Some even aluminum.
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Originally Posted by Rob 12B1P
If I was going to spend my money on ill fitting Chinese crap I would just buy the Ebay bumpers.
I agree that they aren't as built as poison spyder or or-fab, but it is nice to have a range of options and prices. My SRC stinger hasn't given up on me yet and I have nosed in a couple of times. When I have the money I will definatly upgrade but I picked mine up for $225 and anything is better than the factory plastic bumper. This gives me a little peace of mind until I feel like shoveling out $1k on a better one.
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Originally Posted by BLK07
I feel you on that. But have you seen their sema videos... Smitty bolt is coming out with even better bumpers.... Some even aluminum.
No I havent, be interesting to see what they came up with but I just am not a fan of Smitty's quality.
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Originally Posted by Blade
I agree that they aren't as built as poison spyder or or-fab, but it is nice to have a range of options and prices. My SRC stinger hasn't given up on me yet and I have nosed in a couple of times. When I have the money I will definatly upgrade but I picked mine up for $225 and anything is better than the factory plastic bumper. This gives me a little peace of mind until I feel like shoveling out $1k on a better one.
I have their winch mount and while it seems pretty rugged it was a pain in the ass to mount. I would think that their bumpers would be pretty stout but Id be surprised if they fit without prying and reaming. I just think if your gonna go cheap, GO CHEAP LOL.
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I have the MOD front bumper if that is the one you're referring to. I love it , sturdy and looks good too. I only paid 200 at Jeep beach so that made it even better.
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Any idea when these come out..
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Stop buying Chinese garbage. If you want a reliable, sturdy, quality-made Jeep bumper manufactured here in the USA that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, you can't go wrong with OR-FAB.


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