Rigidco gear Finally here!!!!

[onetallmj]

I just ordered my Rigidco front winch bumper. Terry is definetly one of the nicest and most knowledgeable guys I have ever dealt with. He is even drilling extra holes for my towbar for me as well.

A++++!!!

How long did he quote you until its ready? How much was shipping to your place? I have been thinking about buying one of these this year.

 

[Wil Badger]

if you plan on buying it this year expect to wait along time.he is usually 4~6 months out on orders.

 

[ZachMan]

Yeah I decided to go TNT for my bumper since 4+ months won't work.

 

[dmxjg35c]

terry's front bumper is awesome, one of the strongest/best mounting i have seen anywhere, i love mine, i cant wait to get his rear bumper, i wish i had the money to get it now

 

[Stouttrout]

I am hoping to get the XJ out of the shop on Monday. Then install everything next week. So far i have everything primed, painted and waiting. He is worth it if you can stand the wait. When I talked to him he is trying to get in a more assembly line mode. Some things you can get faster. I think he can do ROCK Rails faster.

 

[90xj4x4]

How long did he quote you until its ready? How much was shipping to your place? I have been thinking about buying one of these this year.

He said end of July and the shipping was @$50. You shold definetly get one of his bumpers. I think that they are of the best quality out there. Even things like the washers he gives you for the mounting are top of the line.

 

[DBenz]

My rear rigidco is being shipped right now, altogether it was $465 shipped ($65 shipping) raw. The wait was right at 4 months. I'll be placing my order for the front winch bumper so that I can save over the summer. Those rock rails are pretty damn sweet too.

 

[Dirt]

Well I called about a front bumper.. He said he would send an email. Nothing yet. I guess I'll call him back. It's been over a week.

 

[jpfreak]

I waited about 6 weeks when I ordered my front bumper (but that was back in 2005). It looks amazing and the quality is great, but I wasn't too happy with the powdercoating. Everything is getting line-xed tomorrow.

 

[Stouttrout]

I do not suggest powder coating on anything. I also, now, stay away from Spray on bedliner. i like paint. Easy to touch up. If rust gets under it just sand and paint. If you scratch or gouge it, just sand and paint.

 

[jpfreak]

I do not suggest powder coating on anything. I also, now, stay away from Spray on bedliner. i like paint. Easy to touch up. If rust gets under it just sand and paint. If you scratch or gouge it, just sand and paint.

You're probably right. I haven't wheeled in months (did some damage during EJS 2005, bought a DD, graduated, just let it sit for a while) so I would say part of the bedliner is definitely the bling factor (it should look nice for a while and I hope it stands up) but also, I have an exocage, so the bedliner should hold up pretty well.

I'd heard good things about powdercoating, and it was a nice looking finish but was chipped and had surface rust by the time it got delivered.

Nice looking CJ, too!

 

[Stouttrout]

I'd heard good things about powdercoating, and it was a nice looking finish but was chipped and had surface rust by the time it got delivered.

Nice looking CJ, too!

Yeah, I have used it on alot of stuff. Bike frames and show type stuff it works great and I prefer it. If it is in an area that it may get scratched I hate it. It will chip and will scratch. I had some ATV racks rhino lined. Two years later they look like crap. Same thing, scratched, the rust, then peeling. I am about to strip it all off and paint the racks.

Which CJ? The Green one?

Or the "Granny get your Gun" one?

 

[jpfreak]

They both look great. I love that green one though!

I got line-x, which i guess is a "stronger" bedliner - that is - it doesn't dent/scratch as easily, but we'll see.

 

[Stouttrout]

Whoops! looks like I hijacked my own thread. The top one is my Daily driver. It shares that distinction with the XJ which is the true DD and racks many more miles. It has a Chevy 350 and D44's front and rear. I took it apart, galvanized the frame and built it back up. The other has a good start with a mandrel bent AFW frame, Mopar fuel Injection and an NV4500.

I think LineX is stronger. I used it on the inside of the Green CJ8 and I used it on the Underside as an undercoating. Can you tell I HATE rust? It has held up pretty good.

 

[90KrawlerXJ]

Terry has some of the best prices. I can't speak to the rear and tire carrier, but my front cost me around $380. Look in to some of the other front bumpers offered and compare!

 

[klonestar]

All I can say is: Friggen Sweet!

 

[Stouttrout]

I worked on the bumper some today. Here's a few pics:

Here are how the Bolts come, all packaged and labled nicely

Stripped and waiting for new bumper

 

[woodkrawler]

that LOOKS SICK!!!! that is awsome! VERY NICE JOB!! which front bumper is that -- i know its rigidco but which model?

 

[Stouttrout]

It is an FbW2K with a BG12. The K Version of the FbW2 is a little wider on the sides. If you notice in the pic it extends out about 1.5"- 2". I plan to do and Exo and tie into it......Someday.

One heck of bumper though. I am glad I waited. It was worth it. I am going to work on the Rock Rails today.