Rugged Ridge...



or


HyLine...



I like the price and the flexibility of the Rugged Ridge. Except I don't like the hole in the bumper for the winch. Not ready to invest in winch at this time.

I like the looks of the HyLine. Sleeker and no hole for the winch. Winch mounts on top of the bumper when I am ready to invest in a winch.

Your thoughts?

 

Rugged Ridge.....sits lower and does not restrict air flow into the radiator as much as the HyLine. Plus you can change up the look of it when you want to!!!!

 

If you are planning to add a winch eventually I like the rugged ridge better since the winch sits inside the bumper. If you think the winch may not even happen the hyline looks better to me. (Especially if without a winch you would be able to mount the lights so they ride inside/under the hoop.)

If you are definitely going to winch at some poinr I would do the rugged ridge since I personally don't care for the "winch covers the entire grill" look.

 

Rugged Ridge. Sittiing the winch in the bumper protects it.

 

Personally, I'd go for the Hy-Line just because TONS of people are buying the RR.

 

Ummmm ... Not sure if you know this or not but, RR does make the XHD bumper with out the winch mount and still gives you the ability to modify it to your liking. Here is a link for you part #11540.11

http://ruggedridgeoffroad.com/jeep-m...d-bumpers.php#

 

I had the R/R on my 09 with a Warn 9000i and it worked and looked great. However, that said, you need to decide if you going to install a winch later, as has already been said, you can buy the R/R without winch setup. As far as the winch being on the top of the bumper, I have read so many threads that it restricts air flow. I have a 2011 with the Benchmark Elite with a Warn 9.5it and I have no problems with air flow or overheating. I think that factor has been overstated. I also have a winch cover and my winch always stays in great condition.

 

I like the way you think...

 

Hi-Line... Because it's not RR!

 

Here is mine just waiting on $$$$ to get winch.
I like the RR.