Rough Country QC...Opinions?

[Fatalis12B]

So...getting ideas for the new 2021 JLUR, modding to begin in May once the new house is finished being built and I have a garage to mod in...came across this and really like the over all appearance, features and styling but, looking closer it appears ( I could be wrong ) that a few of the welds are a tad suspect...any experiences / feedback on quality control is appreciated.



Mostly around the plating...not so much the tubing as seen here:

https://www.quadratec.com/p/rough-country/tubular-front-winch-bumper-skid-plate-wrangler-jl-jk-10647

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[Dagwood]

Can't speak to the quality, never touched one in person, but it is a nice looking bumper. Only negative I see visually is the overdone logo in the skid. I don't like how most manufacturers over logo their stuff. DV8 would be the worst offender.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Rough Country isn't known for good quality control or coatings on any of their stuff. If you live in an area that sees a lot of humidity, and aren't willing to hit your stuff with a rattle can often, I would avoid most of their stuff. Just my opinion.

 

[aldo98229]

Rough Country was big when XJ and TJ came out, but they haven’t kept up with the times. By the time JK came out, Rough Country was a non-entity.

They seem to have been trying to get back in the game with JL; competing mostly on price.

To be fair, I haven’t owned any of their stuff. By the same token, I have not seen or heard anyone say “I wish I had gotten the Rough Country...”

It’s all in the name...

 

[ConqSoft]

The only experience I have with them is the rear security drawer/box that I just got from them. The quality seems okay, but not sure how their exterior accessories would hold up...

 

[Fatalis12B]

Can't speak to the quality, never touched one in person, but it is a nice looking bumper. Only negative I see visually is the overdone logo in the skid. I don't like how most manufacturers over logo their stuff. DV8 would be the worst offender.

Nothing that a drill, 4 holes and a front license plate couldn't conceal...lol

 

[Fatalis12B]

Rough Country was big when XJ and TJ came out, but they haven’t kept up with the times. By the time JK came out, Rough Country was a non-entity.

They seem to have been trying to get back in the game with JL; competing mostly on price.

To be fair, I haven’t owned any of their stuff. By the same token, I have not seen or heard anyone say “I wish I had gotten the Rough Country...”

It’s all in the name...

True but, for a whopping $1500 all in for front and rear, if the quality is at least fair and not complete junk, I may be willing to give it a go because my next preferred setup is the AEV RX's for over $5K

 

[ConqSoft]

True but, for a whopping $1500 all in for front and rear, if the quality is at least fair and not complete junk, I may be willing to give it a go because my next preferred setup is the AEV RX's for over $5K

I got Smittybilt SRC front, rear, and side steps for less than $1500 and they have a similar look. Happy with the quality.

Photos from various angles. (They make the SRC steps for the 4 door as well.)

 

[vegasblue]

I'll beat the dead horse.... Pay once, cry once. Research the snot out of any mods you put on. You should lose sleep. Seriously. I won't put Rough Country on my stuff. Some frineds have and all I hear is "it's okay for what it is." Obviously there will be things way out of your price range, but with enough research, you will find a happy medium. I don't think I'd go with RC.

 

[Fatalis12B]

I'll beat the dead horse.... Pay once, cry once. Research the snot out of any mods you put on. You should lose sleep. Seriously. I won't put Rough Country on my stuff. Some frineds have and all I hear is "it's okay for what it is." Obviously there will be things way out of your price range, but with enough research, you will find a happy medium. I don't think I'd go with RC.

I fully agree actually...just trying to not go waaay overboard like I did with my 2014 JKUR and still get functional...not an easy task.

 

[vegasblue]

I fully agree actually...just trying to not go waaay overboard like I did with my 2014 JKUR and still get functional...not an easy task.

Did the same on my 2017 for sure, you're not alone. This time around I got exactly what I wanted within reason. The only "settle" I had was the winch. Waited three months for a Zeon 10-S and it just kept getting pushed out. Ended up with a Shittybuilt. That said, it spools really dang fast compared to the Warn. I just don't know about longevity. We shall see. Good luck and get what you want.

 

[TheBirdie72]

The only RC parts I have on my rig are their adjustable LCA’s. So far, they are good. The shop that did my install said they work with those particular ones a lot and haven’t had any issues. As for the rest of the RC parts lineup, I couldn’t say. Then again, adjustable LCA’s aren’t the most complex of parts to manufacture.

 

[Spank]

I used their tailgate relocation bracket and it was actually a well built product, but I know a lot of people who have installed their lift kits on Jeeps over the years and none of them end up keeping them for very long.

 

[Maverick909]

i recently installed their inner fender liners... seem pretty solid to me so far. i did have to deal with the customer service though as the hardware bag was missing.... but they where quick to get them shipped to me. As for the product I am not gonna complain since i did not have to pay close to a grand for some thin sheet metal

 

[TylerV76]

I put on their contour step rails and they seem pretty good, especially for the price. They were one of the few that tucked in as close to the body like I wanted.

For parts like that or the tire mount relocator etc, I dont hesitate to use them. For suspension components though, Im reluctant.

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