Olympic" Smuggler" feedback
08-13-2010, 07:18 AM
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Olympic" Smuggler" feedback
Looking to hear from those who have the smuggler rear bumper both pros/cons as to Quality & durability. Am looking into either this or one similar that has a "Lift-swing" type feature for less effort (injury) when putting the spare back on. Thanks
01-28-2011, 06:44 AM
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This was the first bumper I looked at when I started my research into JKs. A lot of people commented that a "real man" wouldn't need a winch to lower their spare for them....but I can see the benefits. Im only 20 and already dealing with back problems. Anything that saves my back from doing any extra work is worth looking into in my opinion...
But I'm in the same boat as you guys...looking for peoples' opinions with actual experience with it
But I'm in the same boat as you guys...looking for peoples' opinions with actual experience with it
02-23-2011, 06:02 PM
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I finally received mine the day before yesterday... I say finally because I ordered it in November! So far, I've only opened the box to check if it was all there, but it looks great. Once I get it painted to match my front bumper, I'll install it and throw up some pics.
03-08-2011, 01:53 PM
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Ok the bumper is installed. I posted a write-up on installation. You can follow the link to view a few pics of the bumper. I'll follow up after a few days with some pro's and con's.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...r-Installation
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...r-Installation
04-13-2011, 09:51 PM
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Any pros and/or cons yet? I am waiting until 2012 Pentastar engine before actually getting my new Wrangler but when the time comes I will hopefully have made up my mind on a rear winch bumper.
Thanx
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04-14-2011, 10:23 AM
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Been quite awhile since my original post but about a year or so on another forum someone offered that this bumper (more than most) had big time rattle issue's. Due to the extra parts this kinda made sense. But I still haven't seen or come across anyone (with or without the winch) who has it on there rig to ask. I am still at least a year or two away from being able to afford any type of rear bumper/carrier. have pretty much decided that this won't be the one due not only the rattle possibilty but also there just too damn expensive.
