I was off fb for 5 years. I recently rejoined but solely to shop on Facebook marketplace for Jeep parts lol
I have an XRC bumper and tire carrier. I will go against the flow here and say that I think the quality is excellent. The steel is 3/16 inch, the powder coating is excellent (and has held up now for 4 years), it has substantial frame ties, it does not squeak or rattle, the recovery eyelets are substantial and welded front and rear, the tire swing pivot adjusts for latch height and is braced internally, and the tire mount is adjustable for tire size. Geeze, what’s not to like? I know it is popular to bash everything Smittybilt here, but I think this gets in the way of serious review. Yeah, I know it is made in China. So what isn’t these days?Damn I recently bought one of their rear bumpers and tire carrier - got delivered today. I'm a decent hobbyists mig welder, and so would normally have built my own, but lately too short on time. Well, I guess if it is lacking in some area, I can modify with extra bracing.
Chuck says well done.....lol..Never joined and never will.
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Aaaand these:
https://buchananprecisionmachine.co...eat-riser-kit-for-tj-style-wrangler-1997-2006
I guess we need a thread listing Jeep products made in the US of A.
Now whenever I peruse Craigslist, I cannot help but lose some interest in a rig when I see either of those two products on the vehicle. If it's one or two items, then perhaps I continue to look it over without passing judgement on it or the individual who built it. However, if I see the thing is laden down with their products, and the individual is quite proud of his creation, then I can't help but feel that the "builder" would have benefited immensely from the information contained within this forum. God knows the forum members have helped me spend my money, but at least it's been on some quality stuff, and not something I'm going to regret once it finally leaves the garage.And my shrockworks sliders. I'm hesitant to even buy a smittybuilt cargo net (who can mess that up?) Because of what poor quality everything they make is.
When I see a jeep with smitty, or rough country all that says to me is if there was a cheaper option, they would have bought it.
Now whenever I peruse Craigslist, I cannot help but lose some interest in a rig when I see either of those two products on the vehicle. If it's one or two items, then perhaps I continue to look it over without passing judgement on it or the individual who built it. However, if I see the thing is laden down with their products, and the individual is quite proud of his creation, then I can't help but feel that the "builder" would have benefited immensely from the information contained within this forum. God knows the forum members have helped me spend my money, but at least it's been on some quality stuff, and not something I'm going to regret once it finally leaves the garage.
Let me translate that for you into what I heard.I have an XRC bumper and tire carrier. I will go against the flow here and say that I think the quality is excellent. The steel is 3/16 inch, the powder coating is excellent (and has held up now for 4 years), it has substantial frame ties, it does not squeak or rattle, the recovery eyelets are substantial and welded front and rear, the tire swing pivot adjusts for latch height and is braced internally, and the tire mount is adjustable for tire size. Geeze, what’s not to like? I know it is popular to bash everything Smittybilt here, but I think this gets in the way of serious review. Yeah, I know it is made in China. So what isn’t these days?
Try to stay off FB also but have the same issues. Local Jeep club pretty much only uses FB, on for some Navy groups, gun groups, and a charity foundation.I extracted myself from FB's political quagmire years ago. I'm just in a couple Jeep, offroad, and veterans groups.
Aaaand these:
https://buchananprecisionmachine.co...eat-riser-kit-for-tj-style-wrangler-1997-2006
I guess we need a thread listing Jeep products made in the US of A.
Your review wasn't glowing enough to be serious.I have the XRC bumper and tire carrier too (back before I knew any better). The finish has held up pretty well in the 5 years I have owned it. Though I cant wait to trash the damn thing. The latch seeps in water and will rust. The carrier literally sleeves over a surface mounted post on the bumper. It rattles, it wiggles, it squeaks.
But it did have frame tie ins