Is there something wrong with the SmittyBilt Brand?
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Is there something wrong with the SmittyBilt Brand?
I'm looking to buy a Mesh Top for my Jk so I looked online and the SmittyBilt bran is by far the cheapest on the radar. I'm not trying to be cheap and get whatever costs less, I'm looking for something reliable but don't wanna pay triple price for a Brand Name either....The important things for me are durability and minimal wind on highways....
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Made in china vs made in the usa. Means a lot to some, not so much to others. You need to decide how much weight that carries with you and if that thought justifies the additional $$
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I have tons of Smittybilt products on my JK, but one I really WOULD NOT GET AGAIN are their bikini tops/sun shades. I made that mistake a little over a year ago. The top had tons of wind noise and would always bubble up with air. I took it off immediately and then just a little while ago bought the SpiderWeb Shade. WHOLE DIFFERENT WORLD.. Very quiet and stays flat, just a bit pricier ($90) but well worth it! Hope this helps!
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I have a smitty winch and side steps.
Side steps are great.
Winch works great but the finish is garbage.
I am on my second one, they replaced the first at my cost to ship it back and its been a couple months and the crisp black gloss finish is already turning grey.
Side steps are great.
Winch works great but the finish is garbage.
I am on my second one, they replaced the first at my cost to ship it back and its been a couple months and the crisp black gloss finish is already turning grey.
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Smitty Winch plate was poor fitting. Took lots of reaming and prying to get it to work. Smitty compressor just died 2 weeks outside of its warranty, and Ive only used it for 6 or 7 air ups. Needless to say they wont be getting anymore of my or any of my friends money if I can help it.
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Ok so there is a reason they are low priced....well I appreciate all your input SmittyBilt will not take my money for low quality stuff...thanks guys jeep ppl are awesome!!!!
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While i have you guys here i was wondering about aftermarket products i saw on ebay....I got so anxious to take my doors and top off that i mad a bid for these check them out and see what you all think....
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Originally Posted by Jeep0406
While i have you guys here i was wondering about aftermarket products i saw on ebay....I got so anxious to take my doors and top off that i mad a bid for these check them out and see what you all think....
JEEP mirrors 2007/12 Rectangular 5X8 BLACK wrangler ALL models Ridecraft | eBay
JEEP mirrors 2007/12 Rectangular 5X8 BLACK wrangler ALL models Ridecraft | eBay