AEV Bumper Vs. Rugged Ridge Bumper
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JK Enthusiast
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AEV Bumper Vs. Rugged Ridge Bumper
Rugged Ridge Modular XHD
Bumper: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_700_07.htm
End Caps: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_904_07.htm
Center Hoop: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_905_07.htm
Total: $584.97
OR
AEV Front Bumper
Bumper:http://www.quadratec.com/products/12049_1000_T.htm
Total: $1249.99
What do you guys think? I think the look of both are fairly equal but the price of the Rugged Ridge is really enticing.
Bumper: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_700_07.htm
End Caps: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_904_07.htm
Center Hoop: http://www.quadratec.com/products/12052_905_07.htm
Total: $584.97
OR
AEV Front Bumper
Bumper:http://www.quadratec.com/products/12049_1000_T.htm
Total: $1249.99
What do you guys think? I think the look of both are fairly equal but the price of the Rugged Ridge is really enticing.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Centennial, Colorado
My next mod is definately going to be getting a front bumper.
I have always liked the looks of the AEV bumper, not so much the price.
The Rugged Ridge with the end caps and the hoop looks similar enough I would consider it.
Obviously its all about what you like best, but personally even though it's my favorite bumper I would pass up the AEV for the RR and get something else with the money you saved.
I have always liked the looks of the AEV bumper, not so much the price.
The Rugged Ridge with the end caps and the hoop looks similar enough I would consider it.
Obviously its all about what you like best, but personally even though it's my favorite bumper I would pass up the AEV for the RR and get something else with the money you saved.
JK Super Freak
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That AEV bumper is very similar to the ARB bumper and both come from brands with alot of history and experience in the off-road world. With that said, you also pay out of pocket for that history and expeirience through their products.
The Rugged Ridge brand is made for mass production and while that doesn't necessarily detract from function, it does provide a departure from cost.
I don't think I have ever seen a bumper just fall off without being coaxed into doing so by a rock or other means - so for whichever one you choose, I'm sure it will last. So in that case, go with what you like and with what your banker will allow
The Rugged Ridge brand is made for mass production and while that doesn't necessarily detract from function, it does provide a departure from cost.
I don't think I have ever seen a bumper just fall off without being coaxed into doing so by a rock or other means - so for whichever one you choose, I'm sure it will last. So in that case, go with what you like and with what your banker will allow
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Rugged ridge- Made over seas , inexpensive , quality is hit and miss from what i have been told by many customers.
AEV - Made in the USA , expensive , Very high quality
Really it is hard to compare the two they are on way opposite sides of the spectrum.
David
AEV - Made in the USA , expensive , Very high quality
Really it is hard to compare the two they are on way opposite sides of the spectrum.
David
JK Enthusiast
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From: Clearfield, Utah
I recently took off a Shrockworks front bumper and put on a R/R less the extended caps. I love the thing. It looks good, installed as they said it would, and seems strong enough for what I do. I did the same as you, and looked at the cost differential of what I paid for the Shrockworks, and what I paid for the R/R, and loved the difference. Now the only problem is getting rid of the damn Shrockworks so my wife doesn't have to look at it everytime she goes in the garage.....Bottom line is, you go for what you like and what you can afford, and make it work.
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I recently took off a Shrockworks front bumper and put on a R/R less the extended caps. I love the thing. It looks good, installed as they said it would, and seems strong enough for what I do. I did the same as you, and looked at the cost differential of what I paid for the Shrockworks, and what I paid for the R/R, and loved the difference. Now the only problem is getting rid of the damn Shrockworks so my wife doesn't have to look at it everytime she goes in the garage.....Bottom line is, you go for what you like and what you can afford, and make it work.
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My next mod is definately going to be getting a front bumper.
I have always liked the looks of the AEV bumper, not so much the price.
The Rugged Ridge with the end caps and the hoop looks similar enough I would consider it.
Obviously its all about what you like best, but personally even though it's my favorite bumper I would pass up the AEV for the RR and get something else with the money you saved.
I have always liked the looks of the AEV bumper, not so much the price.
The Rugged Ridge with the end caps and the hoop looks similar enough I would consider it.
Obviously its all about what you like best, but personally even though it's my favorite bumper I would pass up the AEV for the RR and get something else with the money you saved.
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 402
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From: Northern Virginia
I recently took off a Shrockworks front bumper and put on a R/R less the extended caps. I love the thing. It looks good, installed as they said it would, and seems strong enough for what I do. I did the same as you, and looked at the cost differential of what I paid for the Shrockworks, and what I paid for the R/R, and loved the difference. Now the only problem is getting rid of the damn Shrockworks so my wife doesn't have to look at it everytime she goes in the garage.....Bottom line is, you go for what you like and what you can afford, and make it work.
