Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM
View Poll Results: Which one for my 07 Sahara JKU?
Smittybilt XRC Front Bumper
21.05%
LOD Signature Series mid-width Front Bumper
78.95%
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

Smittybilt XRC or LOD Front bumper?

Thread Tools
 
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 01:33 PM
  #11  
super70's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Originally Posted by sa29560
I will also say i have read multiple quality threads in the negative on the smitty stuff. I wouldn't know personally of any issues, but i know i wouldn't buy a good amount of there products. That's probably just me and my opinion.

It was harder for me to remove the stock setup than bolt up the LoD mid by myself. No stripped bolts, or fitment issues. Good luck in your decision!
Posts pics when you get in on
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 03:30 PM
  #12  
sa29560's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,123
Likes: 1
From: - - Jeep-topia - -
Default

Originally Posted by super70

Posts pics when you get in on
Here are some pics i just snapped this afternoon. I love it, couldn't be happier.

The something smitty i would buy right now is a winch. Saw deals on an 8k for 300 shipped
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	ForumRunner_20111217_172700.jpg
Views:	188
Size:	76.8 KB
ID:	251015   Click image for larger version

Name:	ForumRunner_20111217_172733.jpg
Views:	208
Size:	71.7 KB
ID:	251016   Click image for larger version

Name:	ForumRunner_20111217_172751.jpg
Views:	206
Size:	84.9 KB
ID:	251017  
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 03:44 PM
  #13  
super70's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Originally Posted by sa29560
Here are some pics i just snapped this afternoon. I love it, couldn't be happier.

The something smitty i would buy right now is a winch. Saw deals on an 8k for 300 shipped
That looks really good, very clean and solid look. Are you going to add lights?
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 03:54 PM
  #14  
TXBeachJK's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
From: Sugar Land, TX
Default

XRC....love it so far. Pics with and without winch/lights:
Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version

Name:	image-2527697089.jpg
Views:	205
Size:	43.1 KB
ID:	251021   Click image for larger version

Name:	image-3333525788.jpg
Views:	170
Size:	44.1 KB
ID:	251022   Click image for larger version

Name:	image-2454613445.jpg
Views:	184
Size:	55.4 KB
ID:	251023   Click image for larger version

Name:	image-3556169014.jpg
Views:	182
Size:	56.0 KB
ID:	251024  
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:37 PM
  #15  
super70's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Originally Posted by TXBeachJK
XRC....love it so far. Pics with and without winch/lights:
Looks good! Any complaints about it?
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 04:48 PM
  #16  
dubyas-eep's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 253
Likes: 0
From: Helena, Montana
Default

I say support America buy LoD.
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:08 PM
  #17  
TXBeachJK's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 340
Likes: 0
From: Sugar Land, TX
Default

Originally Posted by super70

Looks good! Any complaints about it?
Installation was a little difficult, the bumper and the winch. Lots of small areas made it difficult to bolt up, but I guess that also makes it difficult for someone to steal... All in all, it has been grea!. Picked it up on Craigslist new in box for $500
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:15 PM
  #18  
grumpy's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: pueblo west, co
Default

lod front bumper looked at one today nice
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:40 PM
  #19  
aldaman's Avatar
JK Junkie
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,565
Likes: 0
From: HAWAII
Default

X3 on LoD bumper
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2011 | 05:44 PM
  #20  
raidue's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 415
Likes: 0
From: Kelowna, BC
Default

I've heard nothing but good things about LoD. My top choices were the LoD and the overkill engineering one. I ended up with the XRC as Bustabiz had a deal I could not refuse.

That being said I really like my XRC. Zero issues with it for fitment and durability. Two thumbs up.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:03 PM.