Question about Rock Lizard Fabrication?

xhavier_5478 · 04-15-2008, 02:26 AM

Does anyone know if Rock Lizard Fabrication is still building XJ bumpers, I seem to remember they had a good looking few, and now when I go to their site all they have on it are KJ parts, seriously Libby parts?

**mecompco** · 04-15-2008, 04:33 AM

I would suggest investing in a telephone call to Marty, if you want to find out for sure. I would think, though, if he still had some XJ stuff for sale it would be on his website. It's too bad he abandoned the XJ--his products (rock rails, at least) were top notch.

GottaBeJeep · 04-21-2008, 12:27 AM

Seriously, Libby parts.

Why fight for scraps in the XJ market when I can own the KJ market? I stopped making the XJ parts for awhile. I was going to try and sell the XJ product line, but didn't get anyone serious about it, so I still have all of my product plans, and unless someone gives me a real generous offer, I'll start the XJ products again...someday. I got so runover with Liberty product orders that I had to take a break to get caught up, and that was with two people working with me. I'm in the middle of reorganizing the business to become more efficient, get the rest of my KJ Liberty product line finished, get the new KK Liberty product line going, and a few redesigns on some of my XJ products. So, I will have XJ products again soon, but I don't know when at this time. I see you are in Colorado Springs. Give me a call sometime and we can meet up, and see if I can't "dig" something up for you.

**Wrenchands** · 04-21-2008, 09:22 AM

Sorry to hear you are not making the XJ products anymore.

I love the rock rails I purchased from you last year. They can take a beating.

Good luck with the new product line.

**mattman8706** · 04-21-2008, 10:47 AM

I wish you could dig up something for me

I wanted your rock rails

wann495909 · 04-21-2008, 10:49 AM

Yeah I can use some trail armor and some A pillar light mounts also! Hope the line comes back very soon!

XJLI · 04-21-2008, 10:59 AM

Hmmm I could go for some quarter panel guards...

THOR makes sick stuff but owns the market. How about making those with a nice RLF lizard logo and offer it powdercoated with LEDs included cheaper than THOR. I'd whip out the plastic right now for a set.

And now that PMW is gone no one makes XJ door panel guards.

XJRookie · 04-21-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GottaBeJeep

Seriously, Libby parts.

Why fight for scraps in the XJ market when I can own the KJ market? I stopped making the XJ parts for awhile. I was going to try and sell the XJ product line, but didn't get anyone serious about it, so I still have all of my product plans, and unless someone gives me a real generous offer, I'll start the XJ products again...someday. I got so runover with Liberty product orders that I had to take a break to get caught up, and that was with two people working with me. I'm in the middle of reorganizing the business to become more efficient, get the rest of my KJ Liberty product line finished, get the new KK Liberty product line going, and a few redesigns on some of my XJ products. So, I will have XJ products again soon, but I don't know when at this time. I see you are in Colorado Springs. Give me a call sometime and we can meet up, and see if I can't "dig" something up for you.

Why discontinue the entire line when you can simply make them available as a "special order item?" You do not have to waste time making products that do not sell or tie-up assembly of your Libby parts....just make them as you get orders for them!! We wil wait the extra week or two for you to build them

Not trying to tell you how to run your business...just a suggestion as it would seem there is still demand for Rock Lizard XJ parts!

**mattman8706** · 04-21-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by XJRookie

Why discontinue the entire line when you can simply make them available as a "special order item?" You do not have to waste time making products that do not sell or tie-up assembly of your Libby parts....just make them as you get orders for them!! We wil wait the extra week or two for you to build them

Not trying to tell you how to run your business...just a suggestion as it would seem there is still demand for Rock Lizard XJ parts!

I would wait

GottaBeJeep · 04-21-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XJRookie

Why discontinue the entire line when you can simply make them available as a "special order item?" You do not have to waste time making products that do not sell or tie-up assembly of your Libby parts....just make them as you get orders for them!! We wil wait the extra week or two for you to build them

Not trying to tell you how to run your business...just a suggestion as it would seem there is still demand for Rock Lizard XJ parts!

You're right, there is still quite a demand for my products. I was taking orders and building them as I could, but I guess I wasn't prepared for the huge demand for KJ products, as I thought as many probably do, who would build a Libby? I guess since there isn't much out there and a lot of Libby owners still want to beat their jeeps, I got a lot of the business I wasn't expecting. It got so crazy that my lead times for XJ parts got so long, I hated making customers waiting as long as it was taking, so I took a break. After discontinuing the XJ line, I got flooded with emails and phone calls from XJ people still wanting parts. So, that is why I decided to take time off from both XJ and Liberty production to reorganize the business so I can be more efficient and be able to handle both product lines. My XJ customers have been very good to me, and I made just about everything I wanted to for the XJ besides a rear bumper, so I really hated to discontinue all that hard work permanently. So, when I "open shop" again, I'll be ready for everything.

XJ sliders I still make entirely in house, so if XJ guys really wanted a set, and are willing to order and wait a few weeks, then contact me and we will work it out. The other manufactured products requiring cutting and forming, like bumpers, light mounts, quarter guards, etc., are going to be on hold until I'm back into full swing.

I really appreciate the support and business from all of you.

XJAbuzer · 04-21-2008, 01:40 PM

How about your A pillar light mounts? I would be willing to wait.

XJLI · 04-21-2008, 01:40 PM

I'll be waiting patiently for the RLF rear bumper/ tire carrier

The way my Jeep eats parts and gas by the time I have the money you'll probably be back in biz.

creature · 04-21-2008, 02:22 PM

obligatory RLF tribute pic

GottaBeJeep · 04-21-2008, 02:36 PM

Three of my front bumpers in a row...very nice.

GottaBeJeep · 04-21-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by XJLI

I'll be waiting patiently for the RLF rear bumper/ tire carrier

The way my Jeep eats parts and gas by the time I have the money you'll probably be back in biz.

Yeah, someday I hope to have a rear bumper for the XJ to match my Liberty rear bumper.

I started playing with it once upon a time:

04-21-2008, 12:27 AM	#3
GottaBeJeep Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 3,558 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Seriously, Libby parts. Why fight for scraps in the XJ market when I can own the KJ market? I stopped making the XJ parts for awhile. I was going to try and sell the XJ product line, but didn't get anyone serious about it, so I still have all of my product plans, and unless someone gives me a real generous offer, I'll start the XJ products again...someday. I got so runover with Liberty product orders that I had to take a break to get caught up, and that was with two people working with me. I'm in the middle of reorganizing the business to become more efficient, get the rest of my KJ Liberty product line finished, get the new KK Liberty product line going, and a few redesigns on some of my XJ products. So, I will have XJ products again soon, but I don't know when at this time. I see you are in Colorado Springs. Give me a call sometime and we can meet up, and see if I can't "dig" something up for you. __________________ Rock Lizard Fabrications ...Off Road Armor that's "Tough as Scales"

04-21-2008, 02:36 PM	#14
GottaBeJeep Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 3,558 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Three of my front bumpers in a row...very nice.