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Help: Shrockworks or LoD

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Old 03-17-2008, 05:09 AM
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Guys

Need help deciding which bumpers to go:
front:
Shrock stubby or LoD Midwidth front bumper.
I am planning to go with a Power Plant as well, i like to have the fearlead centered on the bumper. i have noticed that in most of the bumpers it is offcentre a bit. is that due to the design of the power plant?
front view pictures will be appreciated.

Rear:

As for the rear am thinking about Warn or Expedition One. currently rolling 35's but going 37's once i get bumpers on.
Tires in mind are either MT Baja Claw 37" x 13.5 Or Interco STS 36"x13.5.

please put any comments on bumper and tires that might help.

thanks in advance

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Old 03-17-2008, 05:35 AM
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Our fairlead is off center due to the fact that we sink the Powerplant between the frame rails and there is approx. 1/2" gap on either side, then the motor side of the winch is longer, which offsets the spool on the winch. We have a rear coming too..It will hold a 35 on the stock carrier or a 37" on our tire carrier version.


















oh yea, I'd say go with the Shrockworks


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SHROCKWORKS!!! Two BIG thumbs up!!!

I don't have a powerplant yet but it's on my list and one of the reasons I went with Shrockworks. However, even if I wasn't going with the powerplant or even going without a winch completely, the Shrockworks stubby is like a work of art!

I've raved about it on other threads but I'll state it again, rarely does a product so greatly exceed expectations. And the Anthracite finish...don't get me started.

Perfect. (LOD was my 2nd choice)

Oh yeah, I installed it myself, which for me is no small feat! (I'm not exactly handy!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/...b05188.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/...ea0b03.jpg?v=0

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They were two of my top choices, both are quality bumpers and look great. For me LoD won out based on price, and I have been very happy with my choice.

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I love my Shrockworks mid-width and Powerplant combo. The only thing that would lead me to tell you to go for the other bumper would be if you were in a hurry.
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Shrock or bust.

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Thanks guys

Decision made for the front bumper, Shrocks shorty all the way,

Nick,

How long will i have to wait?
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Mine was only 6-7 weeks last summer. What the current wait is I don't know.

What I do know is IT IS WORTH THE WAIT.

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Originally Posted by tron7960
Mine was only 6-7 weeks last summer. What the current wait is I don't know. What I do know is IT IS WORTH THE WAIT. Tron
Dang, I hate these Shrockworks threads. I'm a patient man, but to be constantly reminded how long I've been waiting for such a rocking
product (I have the rock rails, so I know already their quality). I don't know exactly how long I've been waiting, but it was a Christmas
present to myself shortly after Christmas. Oh dear, I hope the mid-width bumper arrives soon: I sure could have used that PowerPlant
last week when clearing 5-1/2 acres of storm debris! Please?
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im sure at least 7-8 weeks before i receive mine,
damn, thats a long time


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