Rugged Ridge XHD front stubby
09-05-2010, 09:24 PM
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Just put my RR bumpers on..................You need to install the winch on the bumper first and then install the bumper, it makes life a lot easier
Here's a few pics
JJ
Here's a few pics
JJ
10-30-2010, 10:41 AM
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Looks great! I am very close to pulling the trigger on this. I don't need a winch so I hope to be getting the non-winch version. I noticed on the install you took off the grill, was that necessary? Since my Jeep is the same color I now can see what it looks like. The only bad thing is I have stock tires & wheels on it now so I am wondering what the stubby would look like.
10-30-2010, 11:28 AM
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Looks great! I am very close to pulling the trigger on this. I don't need a winch so I hope to be getting the non-winch version. I noticed on the install you took off the grill, was that necessary? Since my Jeep is the same color I now can see what it looks like. The only bad thing is I have stock tires & wheels on it now so I am wondering what the stubby would look like.
Anyone have pics of the non winch bumper?
10-31-2010, 04:42 AM
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Looks great! I am very close to pulling the trigger on this. I don't need a winch so I hope to be getting the non-winch version. I noticed on the install you took off the grill, was that necessary? Since my Jeep is the same color I now can see what it looks like. The only bad thing is I have stock tires & wheels on it now so I am wondering what the stubby would look like.
10-31-2010, 05:48 AM
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You don't have to remove the bumper to install the winch. I have an XRC8 winch and i didn't have to take the bumper off. Yes its a little difficult and tight but there is enough room to do it. Taking the bumper off would make it simpler but i was a one man operation on the install and i didn't know if i could wrestle the whole bumper and winch into place by myself.
10-31-2010, 06:08 AM
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You don't have to remove the bumper to install the winch. I have an XRC8 winch and i didn't have to take the bumper off. Yes its a little difficult and tight but there is enough room to do it. Taking the bumper off would make it simpler but i was a one man operation on the install and i didn't know if i could wrestle the whole bumper and winch into place by myself.
10-31-2010, 06:09 AM
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I love that bumper. Question for all your bumper install DIY'ers what about the airbag system? 1. How do you keep it from blowing while removing the stock?disconnect the battery? 2. Will the system work after the bumper install?
10-31-2010, 06:14 AM
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Yea its great specially for the price..you dont have to do anything regarding the airbags
10-31-2010, 06:57 AM
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That bumper looks awsome . I plan to buy the same one when i get my JK. Wondering if one of you fine folks could measure the space between the loops where the D-rings go. Hopinn the space will allow me to use my current towbar.
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. I plan to buy the same one when i get my JK. Wondering if one of you fine folks could measure the space between the loops where the D-rings go. Hopinn the space will allow me to use my current towbar.Thanks
10-31-2010, 07:05 AM
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it's an awesome bumper... especially for the money.
debating whether or not to get the "smuggler" storage ends for it
debating whether or not to get the "smuggler" storage ends for it
Last edited by Ario56; 10-31-2010 at 07:06 AM. Reason: sorry for the shitty cell phone picture