Which is more important?
I got the front bumper first. My 35 is on my stock tire carrier now and its fine. A buddy ran his 35 on his stock carrier, to include Moab for over a year and didnt have a problem. With the front bumper you get protection from those moments when you are going to hit a rock no matter which way you go. The winch is awesome, although I still havent used mine
Hadnt needed to yet
My thoughts are to go with the front bumper first. With 35s you dont need to have a rear tire carrier right away, is it important? yes. Let me put it this way, in a worst case situation, you can drive home with a bent tailgate or missing spare tire carrier, you can't drive home with a crushed radiator.
Hadnt needed to yet
My thoughts are to go with the front bumper first. With 35s you dont need to have a rear tire carrier right away, is it important? yes. Let me put it this way, in a worst case situation, you can drive home with a bent tailgate or missing spare tire carrier, you can't drive home with a crushed radiator.
I couldn't do without a winch. Only had to use mine once...that time alone, it paid for itself! The grief and $ it saved me is priceless. Rear carrier, hmmm, that's nice too.
I'd go for the front and winch.
I'd go for the front and winch.
Originally Posted by Poser
I couldn't do without a winch. Only had to use mine once...that time alone, it paid for itself! The grief and $ it saved me is priceless. Rear carrier, hmmm, that's nice too.
I'd go for the front and winch.
I'd go for the front and winch.
Or, just do what I did and save until you can get both at the same time. Not only will you not to worry about what order to buy in, but you can get a better price for them combined rather than two separate payments (possibly enough or the winch).
Edit: should have said that if only one, then I'd do the rear (especially since you already have 35"s.
Edit: should have said that if only one, then I'd do the rear (especially since you already have 35"s.
Originally Posted by GaMtnJk
I am slowly building my rig and it's time for bumpers...Which is the more important purchase?
1. Rugged Ridge Front Stubby Bumper w/ Hoop and Winch - Looks good and gets you unstuck
2. Or-Fab Rear Tire Carrier w/ Rotopax - Looks good and prevents the tailgate from sagging
Thanks
1. Rugged Ridge Front Stubby Bumper w/ Hoop and Winch - Looks good and gets you unstuck
2. Or-Fab Rear Tire Carrier w/ Rotopax - Looks good and prevents the tailgate from sagging
Thanks



