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Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper or new All-terrain modular bumper ..?

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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Default Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper or new All-terrain modular bumper ..?

I'll buy one of them, but can't make a choice ! XHD is more heavy(73lbs) but I like it because winch is on the bumper..not on top like the all-terrain, but the all-terrain is 35lbs and look good also.
So, Is someone has others specifications or arguments to help me making my choice !!
I plan to add the center hoop, but if in futur I would like to move with a stinger, XHD look better thant the little double stinger on all-terrain.....So only advantage I see from the AT bumper is the litebweight...

Add would you choose !!

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thanks !
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 06:10 PM
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I have the XHD on my JK. It has had multiple different set ups since I had it. In the next few days I will be putting the stinger on it.

Check out my Facebook page for tons of pictures with all the different variations.

https://www.facebook.com/Smashboogie4x4
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Between those two pics I would take the xhd. I like having the winch set down inside a bit rather than sitting on top, and I prefer the blocky lines of the xhd over the fancy contours of the AT.

I have been running the xhd since Feb 08, though, so I may be a bit biased.
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by karlos
I'll buy one of them, but can't make a choice ! XHD is more heavy(73lbs) but I like it because winch is on the bumper..not on top like the all-terrain, but the all-terrain is 35lbs and look good also.
So, Is someone has others specifications or arguments to help me making my choice !!
I plan to add the center hoop, but if in futur I would like to move with a stinger, XHD look better thant the little double stinger on all-terrain.....So only advantage I see from the AT bumper is the litebweight...

Add would you choose !!

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=466682"/>

<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=466683"/>

thanks !
I like the looks of the All Terrain, but don't like that it's steel. I'd rather have aluminum just so there's no rust issues. Can their powder coating be trusted?

And it seems like both basic bumpers cost just as much as their accessories...or pretty dang close. You start adding end caps and a hoop...what does it all add up to as far as weight?
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Old Jun 10, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Oh, and what about skid plates? The pic of the All Terrain shows one, but I can't find that as an option. Do you care about a skid plate?

I'm very interested in both bumpers as well. Bumpers are my current mod issue. But along with these two, I'm also considering the aluminum stubby bumper from GenRight. Whatever I chose, weight is my biggest concern.
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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 01:01 AM
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http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_1000_07.htm
Theres the link for their skid plate. I have it and their steel non winch with hoop and end caps. The bumper is probably 80 pounds and the skid is probably 50+, its a heavy boat anchor of a skid. Before I got progressive coils I used a 1/2" spacer to compensate for the weight.
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