jeepsta

Just got the ok from the wife to do and upgrade to the jeep. what should i do smittybilt winch for my winch bumper or get the smittybilt rocker guards???

zking1776

My votes for the rocker guards. Just more functional in my opinion as a first mod. Chances are you're going to come down on something or slide across something that will leave you wishing you had protected rockers.

TURTLECON

Get both. Buy used takeoff rockers and a new winch.

jeepsta

If i do get the winch should i worry about the extra weight on the front with the after market bumper and winch will it sag much not at all with just the bumper..

jeepsta

bump)))))))))))))))))))))))))

TX_Dave

Depends on where you want to go. If you're going places where you're likely to get stuck and don't have another Jeep to help you get un-stuck, then the winch would be a high priority.

If you always have a buddy vehicle with you and you're crawling over rocks, then the rocker guards would be the high priority.

There's not an single universal answer (in my opinion).

emoody007

X 2.
Rocky terrain = slidders
Mud terrain = winch

There really isn't one answer. Save some money and look at the Recon winch. there are several threads on this forum.

Shadow's_Jeep

I say get the winch , you mite be able to find Rubi slider's for cheap from some one upgrading thier Rubicon slider's

Jhen

Get someones take off Rubi rails, you can usually get them pretty cheap on the forum or craigs list. I traded my sahara steps for some. You can almost always get someone to pull you out, but body damage is body damage.

BKGM Jeepers

Buy new rocker gaurds and then a used winch to get both!