Smittybilt prices seem low?
#1
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Smittybilt prices seem low?
In pricing various items (from winches to snatch blocks as in an ARB block is $100+ and SB is like $30) I've notices Smittybilt stuff is way cheaper than others. Is SB stuff any good or Chinese knock offs?
#2
JK Junkie
Snatch blocks, I wouldnt say I'd go cheap on any other recovery equipment. Others opinions may differ. The recovery kit that arb offers is truly top notch, as its close to the cost of a smitty winch.
#3
JK Jedi
Well, you get what you pay for in general. It is mainly produced overseas, but it's not total junk. A lot of their items are a pretty good value. I'd say it's better than complete knock off ebay stuff in general. I have their 10k X2O winch and it works great for me. I couldn't justify paying up for a Warn. I'd say their product is a little on the lower end, but there are plenty of other manufacturers scraping closer to the bottom of the barrel. That said, they are not on par with the big names you see around when it comes to bumpers/sliders/carriers and such.
Last edited by resharp001; 01-04-2017 at 05:04 PM.
#4
JK Jedi
Oh, I would add that I've dealt with their customer service on both my winch and on XRC rear bumper/tire carrier I had few years back. I was very pleased with the ease of dealing with them the few times I had to, both in fairness and timeliness of resolution.
Last edited by resharp001; 01-04-2017 at 05:05 PM.
#5
JK Super Freak
i have their bumpers and rock rails. They were about half the cost of some of the other major brands. The bumpers took a bit of finishing work to get them to fit just right and the rock rails as well but im pleased with them over all and think they were worth the money.
#6
JK Freak
Myself and just about every Jeep owner I know has used various Smittybilt items like bumpers, rails, and winches. No one has an issue with them. The X20 winches are an exceptional value. The bumpers fit great, I actually installed a new generation XRC rear onto a 2014 JK last night and it went directly on and fit perfectly. My 3 year old SRC front bumper has been horribly smashed into rocks many times and it's still there, covered in various black spray paints and spray bed liners. It's not bent though. The Tree straps and pull straps work great, the D-Rings are fine.
The junky shit like knives, seat covers that fade in 6 months and other soft items tend to be total scrap. Stick to the hard parts.
The junky shit like knives, seat covers that fade in 6 months and other soft items tend to be total scrap. Stick to the hard parts.
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#8
Former Vendor
We are a seller of Smittybilt (and other items/brands) From our experience it is a value product that gets the job done. I agree with the other responses. Obviously there are better items with a much higher price tag. Also the hard parts as one said are the way to go. Gadgets, accessories are give or take from item to item. The customer service to date has been excellent. They are willing to fix any issues with the product so that the customer wants to come back. Winches is the number one item being sold from them. For as much as most use them (winch), the savings is worth it in my opinion. I do suggest to customers to test them from time to time. That way you know it works when you actually need it. Like spare tires. Many customers need to use the spare and it is flat too (not typical with Jeepers, but cars). Have to check it from time to time. Would be glad to help anyway we can. Sorry to ramble on.
Last edited by ReadyToMount; 01-05-2017 at 09:48 AM.
#9
JK Jedi
Even their hard stuff is typically made with thinner gauge metal and crappy welding. I did some mods to a tube bumper once it was just a bit thicker then a pop can. They are cheaper because they are built that way with low quality materials and near slave labor from overseas. Like Rough Country lifts, they fill the need for a low cost solution for those that don't want to spend the money.
#10
Former Vendor
Even their hard stuff is typically made with thinner gauge metal and crappy welding. I did some mods to a tube bumper once it was just a bit thicker then a pop can. They are cheaper because they are built that way with low quality materials and near slave labor from overseas. Like Rough Country lifts, they fill the need for a low cost solution for those that don't want to spend the money.