Smittybilt rear bumper
11-03-2011, 03:33 AM
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I get that the finish is textured, but is it pretty durable? Has anybody whacked it on something? If yes, does bare metal show under neath?
Also, how rough is the texture? I'd love to see an up close shot of this (like very close).
Also, how rough is the texture? I'd love to see an up close shot of this (like very close).
11-03-2011, 06:05 AM
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I ask about the finish because i have a rugged ridge xhd front bumper which is powdercoat finish but im really looking at this smittybuilt for the rear with tire carrier... Im curious how the finish will compare to my front bumper...
11-03-2011, 06:08 AM
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I like mine too. It looks great and mine is very solid. No rattles and the tire carrier works great.
However, if I were to do it again, I would consider a carrier that utilized the stock hitch.
That stock hitch is very solid and easily removable. The XRC hitch hangs down quite a bit and I can foresee dragging it through dirt and over rocks in the future. If I had the stock hitch I could just take it off when I need that extra exit angle.
However, if I were to do it again, I would consider a carrier that utilized the stock hitch.
That stock hitch is very solid and easily removable. The XRC hitch hangs down quite a bit and I can foresee dragging it through dirt and over rocks in the future. If I had the stock hitch I could just take it off when I need that extra exit angle.
