View Poll Results: Which bumper?

Rugged Ridge XHD

56.86%

ARB Deluxe

43.14%

Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

POLL! Can't decide on bumper...

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Oct 22, 2010 | 02:35 PM

#31

GCM 2

JK Super Freak

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 1,527

Likes: 0

From: USA

What Benchmark said!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dronac

Any comments on which bumper would hold up better in a deer or car collision? I'm trying to choose between the ARB and full width XHD myself.

I hit a deer in Texas with my ARB equipped Land Rover, and zero damage to the bumper. Like I posted earlier in the thread, the only negative comment I have about the ARB is it's weight. But like Benchmark Designs posted above, they were designed in Australia to take on kangaroo strikes.

Oct 22, 2010 | 03:00 PM

#32

renpia

JK Super Freak

Joined: Aug 2009

Posts: 1,314

Likes: 1

From: Stamford, CT

Between the two I vote for RR as a stubby without the ends. I don't like heavy full width bumpers. And you can't beat the price of RR.

Oct 22, 2010 | 04:51 PM

#33

MSmitty

Thread Starter

JK Enthusiast

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 357

Likes: 0

From: Sugar Hill, GA

Wow! Thanks for all of the responses guys. You're making this really hard for me! I know I said it was between the two but after talking to the Northridge guys I'm kinda leaning toward the LoD mid-width. Ohhh boy... This sucks! I just want to make sure I buy one front bumper and not hate it in a year...

Oct 22, 2010 | 05:15 PM

#34

JK44M

JK Enthusiast

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 257

Likes: 0

From: Albuquerque, NM

I like the RR. I have it with the end caps right now. Whenever I get a lift and larger tires I can just take off the ends and make it a stubby. I also like the fact that you can bolt on different accessories so if you get tired of a certain look it can be modified in an hour and look completely different without having to actually buy another bumper.

It is also very sturdy!

My

Oct 22, 2010 | 05:41 PM

#35

eldudeareno

JK Newbie

Joined: Sep 2010

Posts: 43

Likes: 0

From: SPRINGFIELD MO

ruggid ridge all the way it's awesome how many ways you can set it up it's heavey duty, but not to heavey to mount yourself and best of all it's cheaper

Oct 22, 2010 | 06:09 PM

#36

Bosox5

JK Super Freak

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 1,799

Likes: 1

From: Seattle, WA

Love my RR stubby, super versatile and looks great for the $$. The ARB is nice as well, but very pricey. Can't go wrong with either if you wanna go with a full width

Oct 23, 2010 | 12:30 PM

#37

Dronac

JK Freak

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 726

Likes: 0

From: Charlotte, NC

Has anyone every hit anything with an XHD?

Oct 27, 2010 | 03:03 PM

#38

MSmitty

Thread Starter

JK Enthusiast

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 357

Likes: 0

From: Sugar Hill, GA

The XHD it is! I just placed my order today.

Rugged Ridge 11540.10 Textured Black Front Bumper Base with Winch Mount
Rugged Ridge 11540.14 Textured Black Hoop Over-Rider for Front XHD Bumper Base
Jeep Wrangler JK XHD Front Bumper Storage Ends
KC Hilites 7316 black Light Mounting Brackets for Jeep JK Wrangler
KC HiLiTES 124 SlimLite Black 100-Watt Driving Light System

This will be my first real mod. I'll post pics when it's done. Thanks for all of the great responses and I will be asking again when it is time to put the winch in!