Rigidco FbW2 vs. JCR stage2 winch bumper

law.74 · 04-01-2006, 12:24 PM

I have narrowed my search down to these two.
I like the looks of the JCR better (esp when winchless), but tend to lean toward the Rigidco due to its impressive mounting system. That is not to say the the JCR system is weak by any means.

I'm asking for your detailed realworld feedback.
I will mount a MM hydro winch (9k or 10,5k) no sooner than 1 year from now, XJ is a 2000, terrain is primarily rock-crawling & desert.

JCR
http://tinyurl.com/fle4u

Rigidco
http://rigidco.com/ (out of date)
http://photos.yahoo.com/terryatdiamontz

RCman · 04-01-2006, 12:40 PM

I don't know what your budget is, but if I was to do another bumper (if I didn't have my ARB) it would be a C-Rok. http://www.c-rok.com/frontbumper.html Other than that, the Rigidco. I don't have personal experiance with either, but they both get great reviews and comments.

law.74 · 04-01-2006, 02:07 PM

The C-rok does look nice. However, I dislike the "forced advertisement" with the laser-cut logos. That of course is personal preference, and could be easily overlooked if there were a definite advantage to the whole package.

Do you have any insight to the mounting system c-rok uses? Pictures? The website does mention a cross member similar to the rigidco system.

Thanks for the input.

http://www.c-rok.com/frontbumper.html#

**Matt Gertsch** · 04-01-2006, 02:10 PM

Build your own or support your local fabricator. The winch mount on the JCR scares me.

deragheth · 04-01-2006, 02:11 PM

Even though it will take a while to get I am getting the rigidco with the BG12 add on. I really like the look of it and it is a great price. Not to mention all the great feedback about their bumpers.

law.74 · 04-01-2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgertsch

Build your own or support your local fabricator.

I've been there done that with fabbing my own armor. I definitely prefer it to buying other's work. I no longer have the time or access to the equipment. The job that provided me with both is 1800 miles away. I fabbed my own bumpers, skids, sliders, including an aluminum fuel skid.

'that said: anyone know a good fabricator in the central Ohio area?

Quote:

Originally Posted by deragheth

Even though it will take a while to get I am getting the rigidco with the BG12 add on. I really like the look of it and it is a great price. Not to mention all the great feedback about their bumpers.

What is their lead time like currently?

Jeepernick · 04-01-2006, 02:26 PM

I like that Rigidco with the hoop, but I like tubed bumpers so

TNT Customs makes my future bumper

law.74 · 04-01-2006, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepernick

I like that Rigidco with the hoop, but I like tubed bumpers so

TNT Customs makes my future bumper

I definitely like the weight saving efforts.

http://www.tntcustoms.com/webV3/xjbumpers.asp

I can't say I'm much of a stinger guy. I do see a Y-link in my future, though.

deragheth · 04-01-2006, 03:09 PM

As of a few days ago, I wouldnt get a bumper until late may early june. They are super busy from what i was told by Terry.

deragheth · 04-01-2006, 03:12 PM

This is the one I am getting.

tennis203 · 04-01-2006, 04:12 PM

Rigidco bumper. I am pretty sure I have their old school bumper... The design has changed. Pics on 38s coming soon too. It is bolted on with over 25 bolts.

LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW · 04-01-2006, 04:24 PM

I'd buy one of Terry's bumpers any day of the week....

law.74 · 04-01-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deragheth

This is the one I am getting.

What is the upcharge for the prerunner hoop?

law.74 · 04-01-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tennis203

Looks good! Has the offset fairlead ever been a problem?

tennis203 · 04-01-2006, 04:53 PM

No winch anymore.

Bought it as is, but without winch.
I've taken the roof rack off too. It was top heavy.
It is now sitting on 38s.

View Poll Results: JCR vs. Rigidco
JCR stage 2 winch bumper	8	27.59%
Rigidco FbW2	17	58.62%
Neither, other, what is a bumper?	4	13.79%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

04-01-2006, 12:40 PM	#2
RCman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Central Mass Posts: 367 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I don't know what your budget is, but if I was to do another bumper (if I didn't have my ARB) it would be a C-Rok. http://www.c-rok.com/frontbumper.html Other than that, the Rigidco. I don't have personal experiance with either, but they both get great reviews and comments. __________________ 1997 Jeep Cherokee - Now Trail Rig. In Progress: D60s, Coilovers, Back-Half

04-01-2006, 02:07 PM	#3
law.74 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Too far from Moab Posts: 546 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	C-rok The C-rok does look nice. However, I dislike the "forced advertisement" with the laser-cut logos. That of course is personal preference, and could be easily overlooked if there were a definite advantage to the whole package. Do you have any insight to the mounting system c-rok uses? Pictures? The website does mention a cross member similar to the rigidco system. Thanks for the input. http://www.c-rok.com/frontbumper.html#

04-01-2006, 02:11 PM	#5
deragheth Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 244 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Even though it will take a while to get I am getting the rigidco with the BG12 add on. I really like the look of it and it is a great price. Not to mention all the great feedback about their bumpers. __________________ [COLOR="DarkGreen"]1996 Cherokee Sport[/COLOR] [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2265617[/url] 1A Auto's [COLOR="silver"]Stainless steel [/COLOR]Header Magnaflow [COLOR="Silver"]Stainless steel [/COLOR]muffler + cat Rock Krawler 4.5" [B]X[/B]-Factor lift, D30/8.25 29 spline with disc conversion 31x10.5x15 Definity MT's, MSD #8228 coil Herculined interior, Nates 4x4 front winch bumper and custom rear bumper [url]http://astore.amazon.com/mycheropages-20[/url]

04-01-2006, 03:09 PM	#9
deragheth Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 244 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	As of a few days ago, I wouldnt get a bumper until late may early june. They are super busy from what i was told by Terry. __________________ [COLOR="DarkGreen"]1996 Cherokee Sport[/COLOR] [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2265617[/url] 1A Auto's [COLOR="silver"]Stainless steel [/COLOR]Header Magnaflow [COLOR="Silver"]Stainless steel [/COLOR]muffler + cat Rock Krawler 4.5" [B]X[/B]-Factor lift, D30/8.25 29 spline with disc conversion 31x10.5x15 Definity MT's, MSD #8228 coil Herculined interior, Nates 4x4 front winch bumper and custom rear bumper [url]http://astore.amazon.com/mycheropages-20[/url]

04-01-2006, 03:12 PM	#10
deragheth Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 244 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	This is the one I am getting. __________________ [COLOR="DarkGreen"]1996 Cherokee Sport[/COLOR] [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2265617[/url] 1A Auto's [COLOR="silver"]Stainless steel [/COLOR]Header Magnaflow [COLOR="Silver"]Stainless steel [/COLOR]muffler + cat Rock Krawler 4.5" [B]X[/B]-Factor lift, D30/8.25 29 spline with disc conversion 31x10.5x15 Definity MT's, MSD #8228 coil Herculined interior, Nates 4x4 front winch bumper and custom rear bumper [url]http://astore.amazon.com/mycheropages-20[/url]

04-01-2006, 04:12 PM	#11
tennis203 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 306 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Rigidco bumper. I am pretty sure I have their old school bumper... The design has changed. Pics on 38s coming soon too. It is bolted on with over 25 bolts. __________________ 89 XJ 4.0, NP231, D44/Ford9, Detroit F&R, Yukon Shafts F&R, 4.56's, 5.5" lift, 37x13.5R15 Radial Claws, ArMoR Front/Rear/Side 99 Dub Ya Jay Limited Daily Driver

04-01-2006, 04:53 PM	#15
tennis203 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 306 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	No winch anymore. Bought it as is, but without winch. I've taken the roof rack off too. It was top heavy. It is now sitting on 38s. __________________ 89 XJ 4.0, NP231, D44/Ford9, Detroit F&R, Yukon Shafts F&R, 4.56's, 5.5" lift, 37x13.5R15 Radial Claws, ArMoR Front/Rear/Side 99 Dub Ya Jay Limited Daily Driver