Tyger Brand

[Sirikta]

The rocker guards...well...it depends on your use IMO. It's not about if they will rust, etc...it's the mount points. They mount to the tub like stock Rubi rails. Really easy to bend if you might slam down on a rock. If you take it easy, probably plenty sufficient. My ROAM mount the same, but all along the pinch seam, I bent one and they are getting replaced.

I appreciate that insight. My plans are more mud, some sand (road trip out to Cali) and trails...I don't plan on doing a ton of rock climbing or anything crazy...at least for a decent amount of time until I get really comfortable.

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[Blanco Willys]

What winch are you rocking with it?

Rough Country 9500 on one Jeep and Rough Country 12000 on the other . Both synthetic rope.

 

[Tharris]

My suggestion when it comes to winches is to not go cheap. Do it right and buy a non vr series warn winch. Seen way to many winches fail on the trail, some on their first real use.

 

[Sirikta]

My suggestion when it comes to winches is to not go cheap. Do it right and buy a non vr series warn winch. Seen way to many winches fail on the trail, some on their first real use.

I was actually looking at the Warn winches...i think the biggest thing I couldn't figure out was how much the bumper impacts the utilization of the winch. Obviously the winch has to FIT....but other than that....I just dont want the bumper to go flying off while winching! ?

 

[JeepFiend]

I appreciate that insight. My plans are more mud, some sand (road trip out to Cali) and trails...I don't plan on doing a ton of rock climbing or anything crazy...at least for a decent amount of time until I get really comfortable.

Just keep in mind, you'll use your rockers to pivot around objects as well, whether it's boulders, trees, or mangrove roots. The only thing that concerns me about the steps is the 500lb limit.

Aside from that, I'd say previous posts were accurate in saying you usually get what you pay for. If it were me, I'd focus on quality rock sliders first, other folks can winch you out with your tow points.

 

[Sirikta]

Just keep in mind, you'll use your rockers to pivot around objects as well, whether it's boulders, trees, or mangrove roots. The only thing that concerns me about the steps is the 500lb limit.

Aside from that, I'd say previous posts were accurate in saying you usually get what you pay for. If it were me, I'd focus on quality rock sliders first, other folks can winch you out with your tow points.

We're actually planning a cross country road trip late spring...That's why I'm looking at self-recovery options now. Obviously I don't plan on doing anything crazy....but I'm a plan for the worst hope for the best kinda gal.

What kind of weight limit would you reccomend?

 

[Blanco Willys]

The only thing I didn’t like is you can see the pench weld. I bought a cover for that. They mount the same at my Mopar rock sliders using the frame and pench weld. Again I’m not gentle on stuff and they have held up fine.

 

[jaymz]

So, I'm looking at some of my basic off road/armor/recovery mods and came across Tyger- Specifically looking at their Stubby Bumper

https://www.tygerauto.com/tyger-fur...jk-18-21-jl-20-21-gladiator-tg-bp6j70078.html

And Star Armor Running boards

https://www.tygerauto.com/star-armo...-door-not-jk-textured-black-tg-ja2j2288b.html

I'm trying to see if anyone is currently running with these....the specs seems good for the price, but I'd really like some first hand reviews.

My other question if someone is using the Stubby Bumper...is winches. I'm really not 100% sure how to find

My biggest concern with any aftermarket bumper is how well the recovery points are attached. I can’t see how well the Tyger is attached, but I’ve seen more than one pull off of the budget brand bumpers.

Those sliders look similar to the Smittybilt SRC. Priced similar as well. I can personally attest that the SRC’s will hold up well for the average Jeep owner on above average difficulty trails.

Smittybilt SRC

 

[JeepFiend]

What kind of weight limit would you reccomend?

So that's the thing, I've never seen a weight limit on sliders before, which is why I don't get that warm fuzzy feeling about them.

They use the rubicon rails mount points, excep the rubicon rails sit much closer to the body and don't have the leverage on sheet metal that those do.

Those sliders look similar to the Smittybilt SRC. Priced similar as well. I can personally attest that the SRC’s will hold up well for the average Jeep owner on above average difficulty trails.

Smittybilt SRC

Would like those a lot more if they mounted to both the frame and to the pinch seam. But at least they mount to the frame which is nicer, IMHO.

 

[JeepFiend]

We're actually planning a cross country road trip late spring...That's why I'm looking at self-recovery options now. Obviously I don't plan on doing anything crazy....but I'm a plan for the worst hope for the best kinda gal.

Also, are you going to have other folks with you? Or just you and some friends in your Jeep? I ask because, 1) offroading should generally be done with others for safety reasons, but also 2) You'll want to make sure have some other items like snatch blocks and tree savers, especially if you're solo. And if you're in mud with nothing solid to winch too, the winch doesn't do you much good, which is where another vehicle on dry land can be real handy. =)

Now if you're just doing really light stuff, and this is all just to be able to do your trip, I'm sure it will be fine. But if you plan on doing more later, you may find your replacing a lot of stuff down the road, which just adds further to the expense. Been down that road more than once.

"It's unwise to pay too much, but it's worse to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money - that's all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything..." - John Ruskin

 

[blnewt]

Been happy w/ my Quadratec QRC stubby, price is up about 25% since I got mine, but that's par for the course these days.

https://www.vividracing.com/-p-1538...i1MdWBcHadlzoX85MzE8ayChtUbazvzwaAnb2EALw_wcB

 

[Tharris]

I would call the company of the bumper you want and ask them if the winch you want will fit. They would know first hand having designed them with that intention. Most bumpers are gonna fit everything it’s kinda universal, obviously without the exceptions. M8000-s isn’t gonna take up to much space.

 

[IdahoJOAT]

We got the Tyger running boards off of Amazon and they've done extremely well. They're on our second Jeep now.

https://www.tygerauto.com/star-armo...-door-not-jk-textured-black-tg-ja2j2288b.html

 

[jtjk]

Generally Cheap sh*t aint good, and good Sh*t aint cheap.

I would encourage you to explore other, better known brands.. even rugged ridge or smittybilt are likely a little better quality. For a few hundred bucks more you can find a better know brand that will likely be more robust (powder-coat longevity, quality recovery points). There is allot of truth to the buy once cry once approach.

I would also do a little research on sliders vs running boards. If you plan to actually wheel, it is worth investing in some decent sliders. Once you cave your running board into the door sill, you are going to be in for more $ than you would have been just buying good sliders to begin with.

All that said.. if you just want to make the jeep look cool, and explore some fire roads.. that stuff is probably perfect and will get you out there and having fun.

 

[CMTAZ]

Had their running boards / steps on my 4Runner for 3 years. No issues, no rust, and no dents. Happy to know they make jeep stuff, may look into them if I replace the rubi rails on my Willy's.

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