Which do you prefer: The Smittybilt XRC, or the Rugged Ridge Modular without the ends but with the hoop?
Pic 1 is rugged ridge
Pic 2 is smittybilt

 

That was a tuff one for me as I kinda like them both, but voted for the RR . Just don't like the hoop on the Smitty. But I would probably replace the shackles on the RR.

 

Do you think the RR front will be a good match with the Smity rear bumper w/ tire carrier? I really like that set up for the rear and can get a good deal on one.

Does anyone out there have this set up? It is hard to visualize without being able to see the combo personally.

 

I voted RR because the hoop on the Smitty just doesn't do it for me.....Plus the RR gives you some options for the future if your needs change..

 

I have the smittybuilt XRC's front and back and I have not had any problems with them.

 

I've got the RR front and rear and am very impressed with them.
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I just bolted up my RR front bumper. For $306 it's hard to beat. I have the hoop on backorder.

 

I waited 8 months for my rear bumper to be shipped and 11 months for the carrier. Now that's what I call back ordered.

 

For those voting one way or the other. I would like to know why you chose one over the other. ie experiences with one, versatility, price, functionality, or just looks. Yes, we are allowed to be vain if that is the reason.

 

I went with the XRC series front & rear. They both met all the needs I had like cost, durability, looks, winch mount between the rails, d-ring mounts front/rear, pre-runner hoop, hitch, tire carrier that can ACTUALLY carry a 40"+ tire, shorty style.