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Old 02-14-2008, 08:19 AM   #136
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Thanks. I'm running a 4" superlift, but wondering how your 4" pro Comp is working out for you? My buddy just bought a stock rig and is trying to decide which 4" setup to go with. He's considering a RE as well.
Its decent I just changed the shocks to the BDS 5500s and I couldn't be happier. I would look into the RE if I was gonna do it over I think.

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Old 02-14-2008, 10:13 PM   #137
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Its decent I just changed the shocks to the BDS 5500s and I couldn't be happier. I would look into the RE if I was gonna do it over I think.
Thanks for the honesty. We were kind of leaning towards the RE, but it's nice to hear from someone who is running the pro comp setup.
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Old 02-15-2008, 10:45 AM   #138
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Anyone regretting this carrier now that you've had them a bit longer? I'm thinking of ordering one this afternoon. Stinks that I missed out on the 264 price, cheapest I can find is 330 shipped.
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Old 02-15-2008, 12:24 PM   #139
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I don't regret having mine but knowing what I know now. I would save your money and get something nicer that you aren't going to want to replace later. Just my 2 cents.
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Old 02-15-2008, 12:27 PM   #140
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I wish I had the money for the Body Armor. I've seen it in person, that's good stuff right there. only a grand :-O
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:48 PM   #141
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Did you actually bend the hinge pin, or just the frame?
Is the latch on a spring or anything to keep it down in the recess?
not sure what "actually" bent...I just opened the carrier 180*.....put a jack under the carrier and lifted and jumped up and down on the bumper......see in the pic posted above the plastic piece that lets the carrier rest on the bumper? Mine was about 1/2 and inch off the bumper so there wasn't much latch catching in the bucket so mine kept coming open. there is an inner spring above the actual latch, you can't see it, but it's pretty stout.
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:19 PM   #142
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Is it just me or does anyone else have an issue with visual clearance out of the rear of their Jeep? I put it on today and it almost seems hazardous how much it blocks my view of what's going on behind me...One other question to those who have this combo; how did you get the nut/bolt tightened down on the frame tie-in? I can't seem to get anything in there that allows me to grab the bolt to tighten it. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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Old 04-29-2008, 08:22 PM   #143
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I was able to get a box end wrench into the opening to hold the bolt while I tightened it.
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Old 04-29-2008, 09:46 PM   #144
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I was able to get a box end wrench into the opening to hold the bolt while I tightened it.
For some reason I can't do this to save the life of me. The angle at which the hole sits compared to where the bolt is just doesn't allow me to do so. Maybe I will try again tomorrow...

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Old 04-30-2008, 11:56 AM   #145
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Bump for some more reviews
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Old 04-30-2008, 12:12 PM   #146
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When I did mine, I put a lock washer on it and spun the nut down by hand. I wedged a big screwdriver against the nut and hit the bolt with the air rachet. It tightened down nicely! Did both sides this way...no problems, and very tight.
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Old 04-30-2008, 01:32 PM   #147
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Bump for some more reviews
there are some other carriers that are nicer but for the price i like mine. it was rattle free but after having it a while and doin some wheelin it has started to rattle just a little. it will be an easy fix though.
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Old 05-26-2008, 06:07 PM   #148
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Thanks for keeping this thread alive -- i was shopping for a bumper and just found this

4wheelparts is having another sale until the end of the month...
I just ordered the Smittybilt bumper w/ D-rings -- 10% off plus free shipping!

The reviews you guys put up weren't *too* bad, so, I'm excited to get this thing installed.


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Old 06-16-2009, 01:58 PM   #149
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i likey the 200+ for that bumper, i already have a hitch recieve on my tj, will i be able to keep it on?
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Old 06-16-2010, 10:13 PM   #150
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bump review on the smitty. Ive heard ALL cons about their products
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