AEV Bumper Vs. Rugged Ridge Bumper
04-22-2009 | 07:02 PM
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From: Philadelphia, PA
04-22-2009 | 07:29 PM
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04-22-2009 | 09:48 PM
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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.
If you don't want to drop the dollars on the AEV there are a bunch of other quality domestic bumpers that are 700-900. The ARB is around 900 and is a quality piece.
04-23-2009 | 10:12 AM
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I did some research on the Mid-Width LoD Bumper and I'm pretty sure thats the one im gonna go with...I really like the look and with the quality to price comparison i dunno if you can beat it?
04-23-2009 | 04:18 PM
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I juggled the AEV, ARB and Rugged Ridge. Price was kind of a factor in the decision process but would not have stopped me from getting what I really wanted. I decided on the Rugged Ridge. I like the idea of being modular. I like the full length look and safety aspect of everyday city driving and the ability to remove end caps for outings. I also like the looks of the end caps better as they did not go all the way up to the front fenders like the other two do. I could not be happier with my choice. It looks great and seems pretty stout.
There were a few comments about its foreign made inferior steel on this thread. I am no metal expert but it seems pretty tough to me. There is a thread somewhere on this site about a close encounter with a 3/4 pick-up and the Rugged Ridge XHD and that guy was pretty happy about the end result. Also, the way I see it is that a bumper is to protect the rest of the vehicle from damage and if the bumper gets messed up in the process, oh well. For the price you could buy another one to replace it if damaged and still almost be less expensive than the AEV.
Just my two cents. I really like the Rugged Ridge. Seeing it in person also convinced 1JK's* to order one instead of the LOD he had his eye on.
There were a few comments about its foreign made inferior steel on this thread. I am no metal expert but it seems pretty tough to me. There is a thread somewhere on this site about a close encounter with a 3/4 pick-up and the Rugged Ridge XHD and that guy was pretty happy about the end result. Also, the way I see it is that a bumper is to protect the rest of the vehicle from damage and if the bumper gets messed up in the process, oh well. For the price you could buy another one to replace it if damaged and still almost be less expensive than the AEV.
Just my two cents. I really like the Rugged Ridge. Seeing it in person also convinced 1JK's* to order one instead of the LOD he had his eye on.
04-23-2009 | 07:12 PM
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Okay so as of now its a competition between the Rugged Ridge and the LoD Mid Width. I like the look of both and the cost. Some people think that the LoD has better quality. Guess its just up to me to make a decision
