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Torn Between 2 Bumpers

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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I know it's a corny old song

Anyway, I'm thinking of either the Rugged Ridge modular bumper or the Smitty built XRC bumper (both winch bumpers). Any pros and cons from owners of this bumper in here?

Thanks!
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by thrshr01
I know it's a corny old song

Anyway, I'm thinking of either the Rugged Ridge modular bumper or the Smitty built XRC bumper (both winch bumpers). Any pros and cons from owners of this bumper in here?

Thanks!
I got the smitty xrc ,i like the look of it,seems very solid
Easy to install,i did it by my self
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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RR XHD because of the add-ons / changeable configuration. I am hoping they release a mid-width set of ends. I saw some chopped ones the other day and they looked awesome!
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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RR just for the amount of options that you can get with it. If you get board with a winch hoop in a year you can then throw a stinger on it for next to nothing.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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I'm not sure if the Smitty accepts "other" winches without re-drill.

My RR works great with trimmed endcaps:

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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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RR. Im super sketched about smittys quality lately.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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Rugged Ridge over Shittybilt.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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"I'm not sure if the Smitty accepts "other" winches without re-drill".



I have the XRC with a Mile Marker winch. The XRC wraps around the bottom and has great approach angles.
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thrshr01
I know it's a corny old song

Anyway, I'm thinking of either the Rugged Ridge modular bumper or the Smitty built XRC bumper (both winch bumpers). Any pros and cons from owners of this bumper in here?

Thanks!
Neither,.......................LoD
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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If RR offered a mid width extension, I would definitely be going with them. They could take meatsandwich's and just make a template as it looks great. However, as of right now I guess Ill wait and get an LoD.
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