Tuesday, November 11, 2014

XRC Rock Crawler Winch Bumper


When you want to go on rock crawling adventures that are quite extreme then you desperately need an XRC Rock Crawler Winch bumper made by Smittybilt.  These bumpers are not just chock full of necessities for the off road, they are also built to be able to tackle even the harshest of terrains.

The Smittybilt Jeep bumpers in the XRC line have been custom made from stainless steel and they also are able to boast a design that is one piece and welded for durability that can’t be matched.  The steel used is cold rolled .1875 and has a wall that is 1.75 inches by .120 of an inch over the rider and the kickers.

As if that were not enough, the bumpers in the XRC line have been armed with raised corners in order to provide you with the ability to have better approach and departure angles.  They have a center section made from solid plate as well as an integrated winch plate for the front bumper as well as a swing away tire carrier that is optional on the rear bumpers.  These bumpers have been finished with a 2 stage powder coat in black that is very durable and just adds to the overall look and style of the bumpers.  They also come to you complete with a 5 year warranty.

Features at a Glance

·         The XRC bumpers come complete with a 5 year warranty

·         Powder coat finish is a 2 stage one in matte black

·         The rear XRC bumpers come with a hitch and the option to have a swing away tire carrier

·         The front XRC bumpers include an integrated winch plate that can accommodate a winch with a pulling capacity of up to 10,000 pounds

·         The center section is solid plate and wraps around both the frame horns and the lower cross members

·         These bumpers have been given raised corners in order to facilitate steeper angles for approaches and departures under even the most extreme conditions

·         These bumpers have a wall that measures 1.75 inches by .120 inches over the rider and the kickers

·         The design of these bumpers is one that is one piece and welded.  This type of design gives you durability that is unmatched

·         Each one of these bumpers is custom made from cold rolled steel that has a thickness of .1875 of an inch

·         The XRC line of bumpers made by Smittybilt allow you and your Jeep to tackle even the toughest of terrains with a strength that you will find nowhere else. 

Whether it is a front bumper or a rear bumper that you need in order to make those rock crawling jaunts better, these XRC bumpers are the first and really the only ones that you need to look at.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Smittybilt XRC12 12,000 Pound Winch


As we all know, Smittybilt has been around for ages…more than 50 years.  The legend begins with a humble man by the name of Basil “Smitty” Smith.  Smitty is a man who was one of the original lovers of the off road.  It was an age where there was peace in the world at last and as a result of that peace, there were tons of surplus army Jeeps that were being transformed into street machines.  That said, some people – like our man Smitty – saw the potential for the rigs to be used on the trails, dunes, boulders and anything else that wasn’t paved. 

Anyway, Smitty saw that there was a need for various parts and accessories and that those particular products were not being made – by anyone.  He started a small machine shop in his home garage and called it Rock-ett Products.  In this shop he made the parts and accessories that he saw the need for.  His son Tom grew up in the business and when he took it over in the 70s he changed the name to Smittybilt.  They are now a world renowned company that manufactures and distributes more than 2,000 parts and accessories for Jeeps, trucks and SUVs.

XRC12 12,000 Pound Winch

The new versions of the Smittybilt XRC winches have had a thorough upgrade performed on them.  They have had heavy duty features incorporated so that you get both a durability and a performance that is enhanced.  These winches are available with capacities ranging from 9,500 pounds all the way up to 17,500 pounds and as such can get you out of any type of sticky situation that you may get yourself into. 

This winch features a planetary gear with 3 stages as well as a 6.6 hp motor that is series wound.  The gear ratios have been revised so that you get more power for pulling as well as line speeds that will blow your mind.  The winch has been finished with a matte black coating that is resistant to UV rays.  Additionally, all of the hardware is made from stainless steel and the crossbars are made from aluminum.  Put all of this together and you get a winch that will last you nearly forever while looking great!

Each XRC winch comes with a winch controller that is heavy duty as well as a roller fairlead that is 4 way.  You will also get a tow hook made from forged steel as well as a solenoid box that has been redesigned and is able to be mounted in 3 different positions making this one of the most versatile winches around.

Check out this new winch and you will be too impressed to look at anything else.