Pulling the Trigger on a Rugged Ridge XHD front bumper
JK Super Freak
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nope, I run the old school steel as per my pic earlier in this thread. Always have used steel and it has never done me wrong, I know the horror stories and am careful
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JK Junkie
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Thanks Yeah I still think I would be better off with the old school steel because of the dry rotting I'm reading about in threads in synthetic also I heard you also have to clean it well from mud everytime.
JK Super Freak
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don't forget it freezing together if you ever go somewhere cold. I'm not dogging them, just not for me.
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My Rugged Ridge XHD 8500lb winch came with a fairlead that has the holes for mounting the lights. I opted not to use it, because I bought the flip up license plate bracket to cover the fairlead. So, I had to purchase a Mile Marker fairlead to use it.
If you want the fairlead with the holes, I would be willing to sell mine for $50 shipped if you are interested.
As for the XHD bumper, I love it and it was very easy to install. One tip, though, install the winch before you install the bumper. it is a little cumbersome if you install it afterwards.
If you want the fairlead with the holes, I would be willing to sell mine for $50 shipped if you are interested.
As for the XHD bumper, I love it and it was very easy to install. One tip, though, install the winch before you install the bumper. it is a little cumbersome if you install it afterwards.
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JK Junkie
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
My Rugged Ridge XHD 8500lb winch came with a fairlead that has the holes for mounting the lights. I opted not to use it, because I bought the flip up license plate bracket to cover the fairlead. So, I had to purchase a Mile Marker fairlead to use it.
If you want the fairlead with the holes, I would be willing to sell mine for $50 shipped if you are interested.
As for the XHD bumper, I love it and it was very easy to install. One tip, though, install the winch before you install the bumper. it is a little cumbersome if you install it afterwards.
If you want the fairlead with the holes, I would be willing to sell mine for $50 shipped if you are interested.
As for the XHD bumper, I love it and it was very easy to install. One tip, though, install the winch before you install the bumper. it is a little cumbersome if you install it afterwards.
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JK Junkie
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
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JK Junkie
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From: Scottsdale, AZ
NVM the last post found the pics
thought i would share a story about the powdercoating on the RR and overall strength on the RR XHD bumper....
I am now a believer in this bumper.. A 2500 Ram pickup hit me and ran this morning...
Ripped off my front drivers flare and really whacked the bumper.... there is a bunch of blue paint on my bumper from his rear quarter and a small gash in the powdercoating.. I really felt the impact and thought I was going to find the bumper bent into my tire, but it didnt budge. I havge the extended ends installed and they took a big hit this AM.
Pics to follow
EDIT: It is hard to see the blue on the bumper, these are cellphone pictures and dont show very good color detail
I am now a believer in this bumper.. A 2500 Ram pickup hit me and ran this morning...
Ripped off my front drivers flare and really whacked the bumper.... there is a bunch of blue paint on my bumper from his rear quarter and a small gash in the powdercoating.. I really felt the impact and thought I was going to find the bumper bent into my tire, but it didnt budge. I havge the extended ends installed and they took a big hit this AM.
Pics to follow
EDIT: It is hard to see the blue on the bumper, these are cellphone pictures and dont show very good color detail