Front/Rear Bumper Help
02-05-2013, 03:56 PM
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I've looked at so many front and rear bumpers for months now. The one thing I don't like about Smittibilt is that none of their front bumpers accomodate factory fog lights. Plus, I've grown tired of all the matte powder coated crap out there. They all look the same and you have to scrub the heck out them to get them clean after mudding. So, I'm going with the Highrock stubby front bumper and the matching rear carrier above. They sure look sharp and you can't beat the price! 
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02-05-2013, 04:20 PM
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Jeep | JK OEM FOG LIGHT | 83226
02-05-2013, 04:28 PM
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I was going looking at the Rampage rear too but it's not a bearing type swing gate. But I am a huge fan of this bumper
Jeep | JK OEM FOG LIGHT | 83226
02-09-2013, 06:49 AM
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On my last JK I had the Rampage recovery front and the Expedition One rear with swingout integrated with tailgate. I was very pleased with both.(especially the Exp One) On my current JK I went Rugged Ridge front and rear mainly because of price. I am pleased overall with both RR bumpers, but was less than pleased with their swingout due to rattles. I have since removed the carrier, kept the bumper, and now use the Teraflex HD tire carrier. The Teraflex is really nice.
02-09-2013, 07:52 AM
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On my last JK I had the Rampage recovery front and the Expedition One rear with swingout integrated with tailgate. I was very pleased with both.(especially the Exp One) On my current JK I went Rugged Ridge front and rear mainly because of price. I am pleased overall with both RR bumpers, but was less than pleased with their swingout due to rattles. I have since removed the carrier, kept the bumper, and now use the Teraflex HD tire carrier. The Teraflex is really nice.
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02-16-2013, 08:44 AM
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I am about to pull the trigger on the Smitty XRC bumpers. What lights should I run on the front bumper, also any other suggestions with the SMITTYBILT bumper selections?