Rockhard Stubby Bumper w fog lights

After Obsessive research I pulled the trigger on the Rockhard. USA made in Nebraska and great folks to deal with. Two runners up were

Aberle Aluminum Stubby. Pros light 60lbs, Brass D Ring design, USA made. Cons over a hundred bucks to save 30lbs, D Rings are now made with steel instead of brass as advertised on site.

RR Stubby Pros Cheap at initial glance, great texture cover, many design options. Cons: Not usa made, have to buy skid if you want protection for sway bar, to many stories about having to modify the bumper for Electronic Disco.

James at rockhard was very nice to deal with. Now onto the winch research.....Warn is already out of the mix.....

 

I like the rock hard recessed winch style front stubby. That would be a shame if you didn't post some pics, after you get that setup bolted on

 

just be aware that rock hards powder coat is junk.... i have had to spray paint the crap out of the one i ordered from quadratec...

the powder coat comes off in chunks and looks like shiet

 

How long have you had yours? Maybe they have fixed the issue. I will post pics once I get everything on. It may be a bit since want to decide on a winch. I want to put both on at the same time.

 

Good luck with the powder coating issue. Also, the comment that Warn was out of the running. Again, you get what you pay for.

 

I got it about 3 months ago I'll post some pics, don't get me wrong it's a great bumper but the powdercoat is junk

 

I bought my Rockhard front and rear bmpers about a year and a half ago, and mine still look as good as new except for spots where I have bashed them on rocks. No problems at all with the powder coating or anything else. Customer service is excellent as well.

 

warn is out for the simple fact i wont be using it frequently enough. If it was going to get some heavy use weekly i would got with warn. I agree you get what you pay for. loooking at the smitty xrc10 with syn line

 

Look at the new mile marker gear. I cant wait to get one that i can ease onto winch pull instead of huge bursts off pull or nothing.

 

I believe he said mile markers will not fit. I heard that from several companies.