Rugged Ridge XHD Bumpers
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Rugged Ridge XHD Bumpers
Just got a set of Rugged Ridge XHD Bumpers (front and back)... Was wondering how much sag I can expect on the stock suspension on my Unlimited?
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Originally Posted by billheese
Just got a set of Rugged Ridge XHD Bumpers (front and back)... Was wondering how much sag I can expect on the stock suspension on my Unlimited?
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I'm going with the stubby up front with hoop. I'll eventually get a winch... but cash is in short supply. Didn't get the tire carrier either. I was wondering about the weight too. The jeep sure felt heavy on the ride home today.
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the stock bumper is probably less then 30lbs.
I put weight on the bumper and got three measurements with 200lbs = 1"something (can't find the numbers) 170lbs = 1"sag and 130lbs = 5/8" sag
I put a RRxhd and Recon 10.5 winch... the winch weights ~65lbs; the sag was 5/8" thus the combo weights close to 130lbs... no hoop yet or side caps.
that's a 2dr rubi... so not sure how it compares.
I put weight on the bumper and got three measurements with 200lbs = 1"something (can't find the numbers) 170lbs = 1"sag and 130lbs = 5/8" sag
I put a RRxhd and Recon 10.5 winch... the winch weights ~65lbs; the sag was 5/8" thus the combo weights close to 130lbs... no hoop yet or side caps.
that's a 2dr rubi... so not sure how it compares.
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I have the front, back and tire carrier (tire carrier not installed yet). The rear is heavy. I got about 1/2" sag when I added the front with hoop and ends (no winch). I got about 1/2" sag also when I added the rear. I may sell the bumpers in the future to go with something lighter. The extra weight takes its toll on mileage...
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Shipping weight on the rear was about 110 lbs. With the box taken out I'd put it around 100lbs. I thought it felt pretty heavy too, but just like weight in the back of a pick-up, I thought the ride improved slightly. Keep in mind that the stock rear bumper weighs next to nothing. I was shocked how light it was compared to the front.
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Shipping weight on the rear was about 110 lbs. With the box taken out I'd put it around 100lbs. I thought it felt pretty heavy too, but just like weight in the back of a pick-up, I thought the ride improved slightly. Keep in mind that the stock rear bumper weighs next to nothing. I was shocked how light it was compared to the front.
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I pretty sure that my combined shipping weight front, back and hoop was listed as 250 lbs.
While acceleration is not one of Jeep's best features does it feel more sluggish with the new bumpers?
While acceleration is not one of Jeep's best features does it feel more sluggish with the new bumpers?
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Originally Posted by billheese
I pretty sure that my combined shipping weight front, back and hoop was listed as 250 lbs.
While acceleration is not one of Jeep's best features does it feel more sluggish with the new bumpers?
While acceleration is not one of Jeep's best features does it feel more sluggish with the new bumpers?