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Best Bumper and Winch Setup for $

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Default Best Bumper and Winch Setup for $

Just curious to see what kind of bumper and winch setups are recommended. Looking to get a decent setup without dropping a lot of money. I'd love a WARN ($$$), but there are other winches out there I have seen on Jeeps that are half decent. Any recommendations?
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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rugged ridge bumper and winch.. i think i only spent $900 for both

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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I just got...

PureJeep Bare Bonez Combo (rock crawler front bumper) - $329.00
and
Smittybuilt XRC8 winch - $299.00

So, just over 600 bucks for both
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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If you want a stubby, the PJ Crawler Winch bumper is a helluva deal and seems really well made.

If you want full-width, LOD or ARB are both nice for the price.

I tend to view Shrockworks, AEV, etc. as a bit more premium but very desirable if you can spare the bones.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ArrowheadRay
I just got...

PureJeep Bare Bonez Combo (rock crawler front bumper) - $329.00
and
Smittybuilt XRC8 winch - $299.00

So, just over 600 bucks for both
Might as well get the Smitty XRC10 for $349. 2000lbs more of pull is worth $50 imo. My Smitty XRC 10 works pretty darn well.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by btomike
rugged ridge bumper
X2. love my rugged ridge XHD bumpers
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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I'm new to the forum.... but I have the rugged ridge XHD bumper with a Warn M8000 winch. I absolutely love it exspecially that you can change out parts on the bumper. Check out the website when you have time.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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+1 for XHD with XRC-8


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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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Same here. XHD and XRC-8.
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