Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Smittybilt: Honing Products to Perfection


For over 50 years, Smittybilt has supplied truck and Jeep accessories that off-roaders can’t get enough of. When Basil “Smitty” Smith started fabricating off-road parts in his garage in 1956, they were developed with passion and released to the public with flair. In the 21st Century, Smittybilt is still keeping that tradition intact and pushing boundaries in the thriving off-road aftermarket parts industry.

Originally named Rock-ett Products, Smittybilt evolved into a father and son business with Smitty and son Tom living and loving the four-wheel drive lifestyle. Tuning in to off-roaders desires, they created accessories that captured the needs of two-, four-, and all-wheel drive vehicle owners. Their innovations reflected this dedication and carried through to their thorough, exacting manufacturing process.

As demand s grew, so did creations. Today, Smittybilt’s product offering exceeds 2,000 and the company services both domestic and international truck and SUV markets. Products like the nerf bar side step and Jeep tubular front and rear bumpers continue to enthuse vehicle owners and galvanize the off-road community.

Smittybilt has remained squarely at the forefront of design, engineering and innovation. For example, Smittybilt winches are total recovery systems with pulling power geared to get off-roaders out of tough spots. One new refinement of the Smittybilt winch is their amphibious technology series designed to be completely submersible and stay 100% sealed. By land or by sea, Smittybilt has all the topnotch dependable accessories owners need for a superior wheeling experience.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

My Review of XRC10 Winch by Smittybilt for Jeep

Originally submitted at 4 Wheel Drive Hardware

Rated Line Pull: = 10000 lbs.;Voltage: =12V;Motor: =5.5 HP Series Wound Motor;Remote Control: = 12 Ft. Lead;3 Stage planetary gear system;218:1 gear ratio;Comes with a automatic load-holding brake


Heavy on the Pull & Light on the Wallet!

By Wayne from Anchorage, AL on 10/18/2012

 

5out of 5

Pros: Improves Performance, Can Withstand Use, Versatile

Cons: Can~~~apos~~~t Pull Teeth With Thi

Best Uses: RV, Truck

Describe Yourself: Truck Enthusiast

I'd recommend this winch any way.

(legalese)

My Review of XRC8 Winch by Smittybilt for Jeep

Originally submitted at 4 Wheel Drive Hardware

Rated Line Pull: 8000Lbs (3630kgs) single-line;Motor: 5.5hp Series Wound;Control: Remote Switch, 12' (3.7m) lead;Gear Train: 3-Stage Planetary;Gear Ratio: 172.8:1;Clutch: Rotating Ring Gear;Brake: Automatic In-The-Drum;Drum Size: Diameter 2.5 (63.5mm) Length8.75 (222mm);Wire Rope: 94' 5/16 Diameter...


By from on 10/18/2012

 

out of 5

(legalese)

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

What A Winch | Winch Video Favorites

    Smittybilt winches are made to be for vehicle recovery but there is nothing stopping you from being creative.  My favorite Smittybilt winch videos include ones in which the winch is being used for "off-label" purposes.

Kids are bored?  Use your Smittybilt Winch to make a zipline!


Roll With Me Baby

     When you are on an off-road adventure, the last thing you want is for one of your passengers to fall out of the Jeep. I mean, it happens, but it is definitely the worse case scenario.
Which is why prepared off-road adventurers have a host of Smittybilt gear roll bar accessories.
The first of which would be the  for the passengers to grab onto for safety during bumpy rides. But grab handles (which probably would not have helped the guy in the video, though some nerf bars might have helped him jump out of the rolling Jeep with just that much more flare) are just the beginning of what Smittybilt offers to keep various items from sailing across the floor boards and out of your vehicle while you are having fun on your bumpy run.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Bumper To Bumper

What's great about Smittybilt bumpers is their ease of installation.  Even a kid can do it, literally:
The Smittybilt bumper was designed with features that make it an appropriate project for D.I.Y. installation. 

Get Out Of Your Rut - Smittybilt XRC8 Winch

     There are a lot of features one could list to say what a quality winch the Smittybilt XRC8 is. The best thing is to demonstrate how well it works.  I love the part where Mom tells Son and Daughter to stand behind her as Dad's XRC8 sends chunks of tree stump flying towards the camera.