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Old 08-23-2014 | 06:03 PM
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Clayton, Poison Spyder, or Or-Fab?

I believe Clayton and Or-Fab come pre-painted, PSC is raw steel. Or-Fab is the cheapest by far. But the real question is... which one is the best?
Old 08-23-2014 | 06:17 PM
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I just put in the OR-Fab one today, it was pretty easy. It's atleast 3X thicker than the stock one and the powder coating on it was top notch. One slight issue with it was that when I brought the transmission down on it, the mounts that hold it up didn't align right. Was about to grind it down, then I got to thinking.... Well it took a little bit for the gears to start turning, but i took the open end of a wrench and a hammer and popped em forward. BAM! fixed it.

I'd highly recommend it, hell I'd recommend it if there's even a slight chance you'll see rocks.
Old 08-23-2014 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by grim_creation
hell I'd recommend it if there's even a slight chance you'll see rocks.
That's why I'm asking... did the Rubicon Trail a couple weeks ago and bent mine up pretty good. Getting some noise now when I shift gears. Lot's of rocks here in Cali. I've added several skids, but the underside of my Jeep has scratches from the front to the back.
Old 08-23-2014 | 06:33 PM
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I did PSC over stock


No matter what you get, it's stronger thank stock
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Old 08-23-2014 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by socal_hemihead
That's why I'm asking... did the Rubicon Trail a couple weeks ago and bent mine up pretty good. Getting some noise now when I shift gears. Lot's of rocks here in Cali. I've added several skids, but the underside of my Jeep has scratches from the front to the back.
That' exactly why I replaced mine. I thought Synergy was the only one who made one, then I posted here looking for someones takeoff and they suggested the OR-Fab. Couldn't be happier.
Old 08-23-2014 | 06:54 PM
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Here's another consideration, if you don't mind.
And like someone mentioned, anything is better then stock.

Since I have most of Artec parts, I'm considering the new Artec crossmember with link mounts.
JK HD CROSSMEMBER

They also make one without the mounts.
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