Rugged Ridge XHD weighing down front end?
03-29-2012, 06:09 AM
#21
JK Super Freak
Does anyone know why the aluminum XHD not so popular yet? There are a couple of online stores that carry it but not available on the major aftermarket vendors. The weight savings is huge! I would like to see a full end cap option added beside the stubby ends currently sold. I'm sure as soon as I get this system from Rugged Ridge, all of the other brands will have their alum. versions out, just my luck.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
03-29-2012, 06:35 AM
#22
JK Enthusiast
Do you know if Aberle is still in the bumper business? I read on other forums that they closed shop or possibly lost access to their aluminum foundry. I tried contacting them a couple months ago and got no response.
03-29-2012, 06:41 AM
#23
JK Super Freak
I got an email from Mike Aberle just a couple of days ago. Apparently they are re-opening their shop in a month or so and will have some bumper specials available at that time. I guess we'll see if that comes to pass, but he seemed pretty confident.
03-29-2012, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JK Rocker
Good to know. I have a 2.5 BB and a new bumper on its way. I was hoping it wouldnt rake too badly.