[Northernmedic]

I would really like to get the rear bumper but it can't handle a 39" tire. I like my Front RR and a matching rear would be great. Wondering if I could mount the Finishline West tire carrier onto the RR rear bumper

 

[Benny14]

Where to put the lights

My next project is adding 2 sets of light to the pre-runner,

I am getting ready to install the lights on the pre-runner, the only problem is I don’t know exactly were I should put each set. I am going to install 1 set of Delta 100, driving lights, and also had an upgraded HID 100 series. I was thinking of putting the driving light over the winch and the HID in front of the head lights. Since I am going to be drilling and running wires threw the bumper I want it done right the first time. Has any one used the mounting plates on the Pre-runner yet? Any comments are welcomed,

 

[BADGER]

Apparently I'm the only one, but my XHD rear bumper and tire carrier were a fabulous disaster. I didn't forsee any issues with the front, which I also bought, but after the rear I was so fed up with RR that I returned the whole shebang. Got the front and rear Rockhard bumpers, fit like a glove and work perfectly, 1/4" steel throughout and made in the USA....the total price difference front and rear was $141.

 

[Benny14]

Hey X

X-Defector, Don't you have another tread call, "XHD Rear Bumper Epic FAIL – help me choose another", that you express this point. I can understand your feelings towards a product that lets you down, especially one that you were looking forward too, but
I think that my rear bumper works and looks perfect. So with that being said,

I am getting ready to install the lights on the pre-runner, the only problem is I don’t know exactly were I should put each set. I am going to install 1 set of Delta 100, driving lights, and also had an upgraded HID 100 series. I was thinking of putting the driving light over the winch and the HID in front of the head lights. Since I am going to be drilling and running wires threw the bumper I want it done right the first time. Has any one used the mounting plates on the Pre-runner yet? Any comments are welcomed,

 

[BADGER]

Well, in that case, mount 'em on the fuggin' end pieces of the bumper if you've got 'em. :bender: (always wanted to use that random goat emoticon).

 

[Benny14]

RR customer service

How about this, I opened my tire carry on an incline slopping towards the passenger side, and snap. The slide bolt that holds the tire carrier open breaks. I call RR, and to change it, they send me a whole new tire carrier, to replace the bolt. No coast to me at all, the best part is after one call I had the tire carrier in 2 days. Nice Customer service RR.

 

[Born2run]

Anybody wearing a Rugged Ridge XHD front bumper? I'm shopping a front bumper that meets the following criteria:

1) Stubby or darn near for good approach angle
2) Incorporates factory fogs cuz I'm too cheap to buy new ones (yet)
3) Incorporates winch w/o blocking the entire grill
4) Has a stinger, cuz my wife likes 'em, and it's a good place to hang the winch hook
5) Doesn't look or function like a piece o' crap.

I'm leaning toward the rugged ridge cuz I know it meets 1-4. Anybody have an opinion? I trimmed my fenders last week and now the stock bumper looks even worse than it did in the first place. That's what I get for a free mod Oh yeah forgot to mention I'm poor, so price is always part of the equation...

Cut your fenders cut your bumper...my 2 cents.

 

[fl-mitchells]

How about this, I opened my tire carry on an incline slopping towards the passenger side, and snap. The slide bolt that holds the tire carrier open breaks. I call RR, and to change it, they send me a whole new tire carrier, to replace the bolt. No coast to me at all, the best part is after one call I had the tire carrier in 2 days. Nice Customer service RR.

Wow this thread's back from the crypt :ghost: Good to hear about RR's customer service... there aren't really any moving parts on the front bumper to break but it's good to know they're there if I need them. I did crunch one of my RR nerf steps on a rock a few weeks ago... another 1/2" and it would have laid into my tire. I figure it's my own bad but maybe I'll call them anyway and at least see if I can buy new mounting brackets without having to buy all new side steps.

Cut your fenders cut your bumper...my 2 cents.

Fenders cut and new bumper installed