New Ridigco rear bumper Pics

P1atinum

Aerodynamically Challenge

Location

Orlando, Florida

• Feb 28, 2005

• #1

Terry from Rigid sent over some new development pics of the rear bumper for 97+ XJ's Thought I would share them with the rest of the comunity.

Looks like he is about done

The bumper and ends still need final finishing - but you'll be able to see the design and how it fits.

Should have final pricing in a few days - we need to build a few ends under production conditions to establish the labor manhours.

Terry at RIGID

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I like that he is trying to stay with the XJ lines, every time a see a rear bumper for the XJ the ends just look unfinished.

P1

 

Kittrell

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Thornton, CO

• Feb 28, 2005

• #2

Looks nice, I saw the pics for the pre 97 bumper some time ago. When are they planning on releasing it?????

 

nhrocker

Jackstand wheeler

Location

Claremont, NH

• Feb 28, 2005

• #3

I saw the pics of it a while back when they were first posted. I really like the look of the bumper. It's got great clearance and looks really tough. I don't really like the look of the end caps, though. I can't wait to see pics of his version for people who have the rear corners cut!

 

RichP

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Effort, Pa

• Feb 28, 2005

• #4

He has to do a better integration setup for the rear trim pieces or it won't sell to normal people who just want a stronger bumper. Reason I got my tomken was because it let me reuse my end caps and fit pretty well... otherwise it looks pretty nice....needs couple of loops in the event you want to use a SMALL trailer...

 

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Lore5

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Location

Walnut Creek, California

• Feb 28, 2005

• #5

Yeh I think it looks pretty good. I do agree that he needs to do something about those endcaps and the way they hang down like that. Pics I've seen of the other bumpers look real good though

 

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graVes14

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Madison, CT

• Feb 28, 2005

• #6

that looks pretty nice but im still saving up for a slimline bumper from detours. god that thing's sweet

detoursusa.com

 

MontanaXJ

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Location

Montana

• Feb 28, 2005

• #7

RichP said:

....needs couple of loops in the event you want to use a SMALL trailer...

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Do you mean for safety chains? They are there, you just can't see them.

Greg

 

Ramsey

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Shreveport, LA

• Feb 28, 2005

• #8

how do you put in the pin for the hitch

 

MontanaXJ

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Location

Montana

• Feb 28, 2005

• #9

Ramsey said:

how do you put in the pin for the hitch

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From underneath. Its kind of hard to see from the pic, but if you look up high you can see the receiver tube.

Greg

 

Ramsey

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Location

Shreveport, LA

• Feb 28, 2005

• #10

thanks for the shot

 

MontanaXJ

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Location

Montana

• Feb 28, 2005

• #11

Ramsey said:

thanks for the shot

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NP

Greg

 

Starboard M

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NAXJA Member

Location

Lafayette, CA

• Feb 28, 2005

• #12

I really like that bumper minus the end caps. They look really awkward, but other then that, great product.

 

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YETI

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Nederland, CO

• Feb 28, 2005

• #13

My C-rok looks much better. and has a better departure angle. Glad I didn't wait for the ridgid.

Just my .02

 

MontanaXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Montana

• Feb 28, 2005

• #14

Starboard M said:

I really like that bumper minus the end caps. They look really awkward, but other then that, great product.

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The rear quarter cutout version is the one to wait for. Should be real nice.

Greg

 

MontanaXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Montana

• Feb 28, 2005

• #15

YETI said:

My C-rok looks much better. and has a better departure angle. Glad I didn't wait for the ridgid.

Just my .02

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The C-Rok used to be the bumper I was gonna get, but the tire carrier turned me off from it. I have yet to see the rigidco tire carrier, I just hope it looks better than the C-Rok one. Plus it is supposed to have high-lift and accesory mounts.

Greg

 

XJCasper

NAXJA Member #1042

Location

Yelm, Washington

• Feb 28, 2005

• #16

Looks like a good start. Don't know that I like the endcaps. I will probably be picking up the front bumber, but as for the rear...

I will be saving my pennies up for the Slimline from Detour.

 

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rangerjoe2001

Guest

• Feb 28, 2005

• #17

i wanna see the mounting system and the tire carrier

 

Osprey413

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Dallas, TX

• Feb 28, 2005

• #18

I want to see prices. That looks like exactly what I have been looking for in a rear bumper. I think I'll get the front and rear at the same time. At least that gives me some time to save up the money for them.

 

MontanaXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Montana

• Feb 28, 2005

• #19

The mounting system is basically a receiver hitch assembly that ties into the bumper. The bumper also bolts to the 8 factory holes.

Greg

 

MontanaXJ

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Location

Montana

• Feb 28, 2005

• #20

Terry said the price should be around $375 when I talked to him, but he was just guessing. He is going to do a short production run to determine costs.

Greg