I had the warn bumpers on my '04 Rubi ..... I luckily got rid of them the
look good but the steel was very soft. and was easily bent. have since
replaced them with another product. Which I am testing out now I will keep
you posted.

Larry



"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:dankc6$dcs$2@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> "SoK66" <SoK66@use.net> wrote in message
> news:danfqq019bq@enews2.newsguy.com...
>>
>> Can't comment on LoD, howver the Jeeperman stuff is really top drawer
>> quality. Stout as any out ther and seems to have a nice modular system.
>> If you have a way to get Durango 4x4's stuff you'll also find them to be
>> very good as well. Warn makes a nice compronmise between quality & cost.
>> Not the best, but far from the worst.
>> Just my opinion, but some of the stuff 4WD and Quadratec sell as house
>> brands tend to be cheap, offsore knock offs. It's the same old story:
>> "Ya's pays yer money & ya's makes yer choice."
>>
>>
>
> Great, I am tempted by Jeeperman stuff. I am a little worried about
> customer service from LoD if the only to contact them is by calling (in my
> case from another country).
>
> I'll have a look at Durango 4x4 stuff as well.
>
> Thanks
> TW
>

 

I had a great experience with LoD. Both with the product (a bumper/tire
carrier that has been used and abused on the trail) and with the customer
service. They kept me in the loop as to when it would ship. I recommended
them to a friend with a CJ -- he bought both front and rear. Another friend
bought a new tire carrier -- took him a little while as LoD has been swamped
with orders. But he's glad he went that route.

There are other great products -- they just cost a lot more and I don't
think they provide that much more capability for the price.

Eric

By the way -- I talked with Eddie at 4x4xplor - eddie@4x4xplor.com


"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:danad3$neu$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Hi All,
>
> I have been looking for tyre carrier/rear bumper and rocker rails for some
> time. Three products that I liked from reading their websites:
>
> 1) Jeeperman - do ship their products overseas. The bumper is 60" which
> will protect the rear quarters.
>
> 2) LoD Offroad - they are really competitively priced, but my emails keep
> bouncing back to me.
>
> 3) Generic 4WD brand tyre carrier/bumper from www.4wd.com as they ship
> overseas as well.
>
> Anybody have any comments on their products? Good, bad or ugly? I tried
> Warn's local dealer here and they only carry winches and nothing else. I
> would prefer to stick to one style front/sides/back, therefore, same
> manufacturer. I don't have a need to tow anything, so a hitch receiver is
> not really required for me.
>
> I have just today been told by the local Jeep dealer that they would be
> bringing in RHD Unlimiteds next year.... He couldn't say anything else,
> especially whether Rubi would be introduced here or not. It all depends
> on what the Australian/New Zealand market demand is combined. Time to
> start saving for trading in my wife's car.
>
> Thanks guys in advance.
>
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>

 

I had a great experience with LoD. Both with the product (a bumper/tire
carrier that has been used and abused on the trail) and with the customer
service. They kept me in the loop as to when it would ship. I recommended
them to a friend with a CJ -- he bought both front and rear. Another friend
bought a new tire carrier -- took him a little while as LoD has been swamped
with orders. But he's glad he went that route.

There are other great products -- they just cost a lot more and I don't
think they provide that much more capability for the price.

Eric

By the way -- I talked with Eddie at 4x4xplor - eddie@4x4xplor.com


"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:danad3$neu$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Hi All,
>
> I have been looking for tyre carrier/rear bumper and rocker rails for some
> time. Three products that I liked from reading their websites:
>
> 1) Jeeperman - do ship their products overseas. The bumper is 60" which
> will protect the rear quarters.
>
> 2) LoD Offroad - they are really competitively priced, but my emails keep
> bouncing back to me.
>
> 3) Generic 4WD brand tyre carrier/bumper from www.4wd.com as they ship
> overseas as well.
>
> Anybody have any comments on their products? Good, bad or ugly? I tried
> Warn's local dealer here and they only carry winches and nothing else. I
> would prefer to stick to one style front/sides/back, therefore, same
> manufacturer. I don't have a need to tow anything, so a hitch receiver is
> not really required for me.
>
> I have just today been told by the local Jeep dealer that they would be
> bringing in RHD Unlimiteds next year.... He couldn't say anything else,
> especially whether Rubi would be introduced here or not. It all depends
> on what the Australian/New Zealand market demand is combined. Time to
> start saving for trading in my wife's car.
>
> Thanks guys in advance.
>
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>

 

I had a great experience with LoD. Both with the product (a bumper/tire
carrier that has been used and abused on the trail) and with the customer
service. They kept me in the loop as to when it would ship. I recommended
them to a friend with a CJ -- he bought both front and rear. Another friend
bought a new tire carrier -- took him a little while as LoD has been swamped
with orders. But he's glad he went that route.

There are other great products -- they just cost a lot more and I don't
think they provide that much more capability for the price.

Eric

By the way -- I talked with Eddie at 4x4xplor - eddie@4x4xplor.com


"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:danad3$neu$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Hi All,
>
> I have been looking for tyre carrier/rear bumper and rocker rails for some
> time. Three products that I liked from reading their websites:
>
> 1) Jeeperman - do ship their products overseas. The bumper is 60" which
> will protect the rear quarters.
>
> 2) LoD Offroad - they are really competitively priced, but my emails keep
> bouncing back to me.
>
> 3) Generic 4WD brand tyre carrier/bumper from www.4wd.com as they ship
> overseas as well.
>
> Anybody have any comments on their products? Good, bad or ugly? I tried
> Warn's local dealer here and they only carry winches and nothing else. I
> would prefer to stick to one style front/sides/back, therefore, same
> manufacturer. I don't have a need to tow anything, so a hitch receiver is
> not really required for me.
>
> I have just today been told by the local Jeep dealer that they would be
> bringing in RHD Unlimiteds next year.... He couldn't say anything else,
> especially whether Rubi would be introduced here or not. It all depends
> on what the Australian/New Zealand market demand is combined. Time to
> start saving for trading in my wife's car.
>
> Thanks guys in advance.
>
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>

 

I had a great experience with LoD. Both with the product (a bumper/tire
carrier that has been used and abused on the trail) and with the customer
service. They kept me in the loop as to when it would ship. I recommended
them to a friend with a CJ -- he bought both front and rear. Another friend
bought a new tire carrier -- took him a little while as LoD has been swamped
with orders. But he's glad he went that route.

There are other great products -- they just cost a lot more and I don't
think they provide that much more capability for the price.

Eric

By the way -- I talked with Eddie at 4x4xplor - eddie@4x4xplor.com


"TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
news:danad3$neu$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Hi All,
>
> I have been looking for tyre carrier/rear bumper and rocker rails for some
> time. Three products that I liked from reading their websites:
>
> 1) Jeeperman - do ship their products overseas. The bumper is 60" which
> will protect the rear quarters.
>
> 2) LoD Offroad - they are really competitively priced, but my emails keep
> bouncing back to me.
>
> 3) Generic 4WD brand tyre carrier/bumper from www.4wd.com as they ship
> overseas as well.
>
> Anybody have any comments on their products? Good, bad or ugly? I tried
> Warn's local dealer here and they only carry winches and nothing else. I
> would prefer to stick to one style front/sides/back, therefore, same
> manufacturer. I don't have a need to tow anything, so a hitch receiver is
> not really required for me.
>
> I have just today been told by the local Jeep dealer that they would be
> bringing in RHD Unlimiteds next year.... He couldn't say anything else,
> especially whether Rubi would be introduced here or not. It all depends
> on what the Australian/New Zealand market demand is combined. Time to
> start saving for trading in my wife's car.
>
> Thanks guys in advance.
>
> TW
> ---------
> '01 TJ Renegade 4.0L Auto D30/D44
> 265/75R16 BFG Muds, JKS Quick Discos, OME Lift, 1" MML, 1" BL
>

 

I just had to chime in. My Warn front bumper is bent slightly back and up.
I just slipped in the mud and touched a tree. I mean, barley touched it. I
was amazed that it bent. My rear bumper, Wilderness, has been through some
rough treatment and the paint is still good. I have the Wilderness tire
carrier (35"). Pricy, but a great setup.

MY 2C's.

Andy


"extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
news:HGRze.2918$Ku6.1196@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>I had the warn bumpers on my '04 Rubi ..... I luckily got rid of them the
>look good but the steel was very soft. and was easily bent. have since
>replaced them with another product. Which I am testing out now I will keep
>you posted.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> news:dankc6$dcs$2@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>> "SoK66" <SoK66@use.net> wrote in message
>> news:danfqq019bq@enews2.newsguy.com...
>>>
>>> Can't comment on LoD, howver the Jeeperman stuff is really top drawer
>>> quality. Stout as any out ther and seems to have a nice modular system.
>>> If you have a way to get Durango 4x4's stuff you'll also find them to be
>>> very good as well. Warn makes a nice compronmise between quality & cost.
>>> Not the best, but far from the worst.
>>> Just my opinion, but some of the stuff 4WD and Quadratec sell as house
>>> brands tend to be cheap, offsore knock offs. It's the same old story:
>>> "Ya's pays yer money & ya's makes yer choice."
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Great, I am tempted by Jeeperman stuff. I am a little worried about
>> customer service from LoD if the only to contact them is by calling (in
>> my case from another country).
>>
>> I'll have a look at Durango 4x4 stuff as well.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>>
>
>

 

I just had to chime in. My Warn front bumper is bent slightly back and up.
I just slipped in the mud and touched a tree. I mean, barley touched it. I
was amazed that it bent. My rear bumper, Wilderness, has been through some
rough treatment and the paint is still good. I have the Wilderness tire
carrier (35"). Pricy, but a great setup.

MY 2C's.

Andy


"extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
news:HGRze.2918$Ku6.1196@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>I had the warn bumpers on my '04 Rubi ..... I luckily got rid of them the
>look good but the steel was very soft. and was easily bent. have since
>replaced them with another product. Which I am testing out now I will keep
>you posted.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> news:dankc6$dcs$2@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>> "SoK66" <SoK66@use.net> wrote in message
>> news:danfqq019bq@enews2.newsguy.com...
>>>
>>> Can't comment on LoD, howver the Jeeperman stuff is really top drawer
>>> quality. Stout as any out ther and seems to have a nice modular system.
>>> If you have a way to get Durango 4x4's stuff you'll also find them to be
>>> very good as well. Warn makes a nice compronmise between quality & cost.
>>> Not the best, but far from the worst.
>>> Just my opinion, but some of the stuff 4WD and Quadratec sell as house
>>> brands tend to be cheap, offsore knock offs. It's the same old story:
>>> "Ya's pays yer money & ya's makes yer choice."
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Great, I am tempted by Jeeperman stuff. I am a little worried about
>> customer service from LoD if the only to contact them is by calling (in
>> my case from another country).
>>
>> I'll have a look at Durango 4x4 stuff as well.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>>
>
>

 

I just had to chime in. My Warn front bumper is bent slightly back and up.
I just slipped in the mud and touched a tree. I mean, barley touched it. I
was amazed that it bent. My rear bumper, Wilderness, has been through some
rough treatment and the paint is still good. I have the Wilderness tire
carrier (35"). Pricy, but a great setup.

MY 2C's.

Andy


"extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
news:HGRze.2918$Ku6.1196@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>I had the warn bumpers on my '04 Rubi ..... I luckily got rid of them the
>look good but the steel was very soft. and was easily bent. have since
>replaced them with another product. Which I am testing out now I will keep
>you posted.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> news:dankc6$dcs$2@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>> "SoK66" <SoK66@use.net> wrote in message
>> news:danfqq019bq@enews2.newsguy.com...
>>>
>>> Can't comment on LoD, howver the Jeeperman stuff is really top drawer
>>> quality. Stout as any out ther and seems to have a nice modular system.
>>> If you have a way to get Durango 4x4's stuff you'll also find them to be
>>> very good as well. Warn makes a nice compronmise between quality & cost.
>>> Not the best, but far from the worst.
>>> Just my opinion, but some of the stuff 4WD and Quadratec sell as house
>>> brands tend to be cheap, offsore knock offs. It's the same old story:
>>> "Ya's pays yer money & ya's makes yer choice."
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Great, I am tempted by Jeeperman stuff. I am a little worried about
>> customer service from LoD if the only to contact them is by calling (in
>> my case from another country).
>>
>> I'll have a look at Durango 4x4 stuff as well.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>>
>
>

 

I just had to chime in. My Warn front bumper is bent slightly back and up.
I just slipped in the mud and touched a tree. I mean, barley touched it. I
was amazed that it bent. My rear bumper, Wilderness, has been through some
rough treatment and the paint is still good. I have the Wilderness tire
carrier (35"). Pricy, but a great setup.

MY 2C's.

Andy


"extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
news:HGRze.2918$Ku6.1196@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>I had the warn bumpers on my '04 Rubi ..... I luckily got rid of them the
>look good but the steel was very soft. and was easily bent. have since
>replaced them with another product. Which I am testing out now I will keep
>you posted.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> "TW" <attw@wave.co.nz (delete this)> wrote in message
> news:dankc6$dcs$2@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>> "SoK66" <SoK66@use.net> wrote in message
>> news:danfqq019bq@enews2.newsguy.com...
>>>
>>> Can't comment on LoD, howver the Jeeperman stuff is really top drawer
>>> quality. Stout as any out ther and seems to have a nice modular system.
>>> If you have a way to get Durango 4x4's stuff you'll also find them to be
>>> very good as well. Warn makes a nice compronmise between quality & cost.
>>> Not the best, but far from the worst.
>>> Just my opinion, but some of the stuff 4WD and Quadratec sell as house
>>> brands tend to be cheap, offsore knock offs. It's the same old story:
>>> "Ya's pays yer money & ya's makes yer choice."
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Great, I am tempted by Jeeperman stuff. I am a little worried about
>> customer service from LoD if the only to contact them is by calling (in
>> my case from another country).
>>
>> I'll have a look at Durango 4x4 stuff as well.
>>
>> Thanks
>> TW
>>
>
>

 

"extremetj" <123@abc.com> wrote in message
news:HGRze.2918$Ku6.1196@newssvr11.news.prodigy.co m...
>I had the warn bumpers on my '04 Rubi ..... I luckily got rid of them the
>look good but the steel was very soft. and was easily bent. have since
>replaced them with another product. Which I am testing out now I will keep
>you posted.
>
> Larry
>
>

Great, that feedback is now coming in. Can you tell me which alternative
are you experimenting with. Unfortunately with high shipping costs to get
stuff downunder (I am in New Zealand), I can't experiment that much or that
frequently.

TW