Is there any reason to avoid buying Smittybilt bumpers and winch?

[Pepperbelly]

Any reason to avoid buying a set of used Smittybilt XRC bumpers with a 9,500 Smittybilt winch?

 

[Danarch]

We have the XRC bumper in the rear, no problem so far. I have a SB winch on mine, no issues, but then out of 2 years haven’t really used it that much.

 

[1o1Proof]

I never had a problem out of my smittybuilt winch. Would buy again

 

[Speartip]

I’m running a SB XRC Gen 1 rear bumper for about 2 years
No rust or paint fade
Plenty of departure angle clearance . Fantastic bumper

 

[JeepJeezy]

No SB winch but I love my bumper!

 

[Chris]

The bumpers are crap quality and heavy as can be. If I was going to be "upgrading" my front bumper I'd only be using aluminum.

 

[Pepperbelly]

The bumpers are crap quality and heavy as can be. If I was going to be "upgrading" my front bumper I'd only be using aluminum.

Aluminum can break. Steel can be bent back straight.

 

[Speartip]

The bumpers are crap quality and heavy as can be. If I was going to be "upgrading" my front bumper I'd only be using aluminum.

Going to have to disagree with the Boss .
Why do you say crap quality?.
The XRC Gen 1 that I have .
3/16” thick
Welds are flawless
Finish is impeccable
Tow rings /hooks are welded front & back of bumper and are right in line with frame
It honestly is prob one of the better bumpers as far as durability and finish out there . It’s a looker to boot .
For sure looks are subjective but it def is not crap quality .
Aluminum will save on weight but come down hard on it and will bend or twist like
A flag in the wind . Lol

 

[Speartip]

With regards to winches I’ve got my eye on a Warn.
But Harbour Freight seems like viable option . Matt’s Offroad Recovery UTube channel users them in their wrecker, Morvair & Banana .
They work them a lot on some recoveries with no issues . JK Gear & Gadgets Utibe also used H Freight .
Another option if you don’t want to go Warn .

 

[Pepperbelly]

They sold it.

 

[Speartip]

They sold it.

Oh ok it was a used combo you were looking at .
To bad it sold on you .

 

[Pepperbelly]

Oh ok it was a used combo you were looking at .
To bad it sold on you .

Yeah. It was a used Smittybily XRC front bumper with a Smittybilt winch and a Smittybilt rear bumper, all for $600.00

 

[Speartip]

Yeah. It was a used Smittybily XRC front bumper with a Smittybilt winch and a Smittybilt rear bumper, all for $600.00

Wow good price . Sometimes just have to jump on items the moment you see them or will be snatched up in a heartbeat

 

[Pepperbelly]

I did. There was a delay on their end-they had to remove them from their JK. I asked every day when it would be ready. The last day they did not answer at all until they simply said they had sold the front bumper and winch.
I have my ideas but I will keep quiet.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I did. There was a delay on their end-they had to remove them from their JK. I asked every day when it would be ready. The last day they did not answer at all until they simply said they had sold the front bumper and winch.
I have my ideas but I will keep quiet.

Ahhhh... you're in a safe space. Go ahead and vent.

 

[Pepperbelly]

I think whoever helped them take it off said they would take it. No big deal- it wasn’t promised to me.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I think whoever helped them take it off said they would take it. No big deal- it wasn’t promised to me.

You other post sounded like this would be much more salacious...

 

[Speartip]

You other post sounded like this would be much more salacious...

Oh I think it’s much more diabolical than that .
$600 is a steal for front , back bumper & winch as long as in good shape .
At that price a bidding war probably started . I’m just speculating but wouldn’t be stunned .