You really won the lottery
... It gets really interesting what you'll build out of your RB ... from a rusty TJ to a golden monster
Congratulations!
RB project Updates
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MalteJK
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Wow big upgrades man!
You really won the lottery ...
It gets really interesting what you'll build out of your RB ... from a rusty TJ to a golden monster
Congratulations!
You really won the lottery
... It gets really interesting what you'll build out of your RB ... from a rusty TJ to a golden monster
Congratulations!
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Re: RB project Updates
ossme wrote:Xof wrote:Ossme, did you win the lottery?
Actually, My work just Paid me for 130 vacation days I had.So I'm steaming off my frustration by buying things for Rust Bucket !
130 days of unused vacation - I think you will need those days back to do all the installation and mods !! Congratulations and cannot wait to see RB transforming into a golden swan.
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LOL, actually the car + all the mods + installation will only cost me AED60k. Which is still cheaper than buying a used JK.MalteJK wrote:Wow big upgrades man!
You really won the lottery
It gets really interesting what you'll build out of your RB ... from a rusty TJ to a golden monster
Congratulations!
The only thing that is out side the budget is the king shocks, seats and Bigger Gas Tank. I might not do this mods but let us see what happens.
Thanks !tillybean wrote:
130 days of unused vacation - I think you will need those days back to do all the installation and mods !! Congratulations and cannot wait to see RB transforming into a golden swan.
I haven't decided on the color yet, but it is not going to be gold !
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can you elaborate more about the winch? synthetic or cable? what's the capacity? and price? what did they accept as method of payment? can you send me the link to this specific winch, their web site is not that user friendly.
thanks
thanks
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The winch is a very long story. I was looking for a light winch in the front because I didn't feel like putting 40KG+ thing in front of my already "nose heavy" TJ. SO, I was originally planning to by Warn 9.0RC competition winch. It is a very nice 25KG winch with Synthetic robe. But it costs $1400 ! which is too much for a 9000lb (4 tons) winch !desert_hawk wrote:can you elaborate more about the winch? synthetic or cable? what's the capacity? and price? what did they accept as method of payment? can you send me the link to this specific winch, their web site is not that user friendly.
thanks
So I was looking for other options. The X2o Competition is 5KG heavier. But It is more than half the price cheaper and provide 1000lb (4.5 tons) of winching power.
Basically, Smitybilt have two major types, The XRC and the X20. Each Type have different sizes and the normal and Synthetic Robe Versions. The Synthetic version is called the "competition Series" and are 12kg lighter than their Cabled Counterparts.
The X20 is basically an XRC with "water proof sealing". That doesn't mean that the XRC will fail if it rains or if you crossed water. It only means that the x20 have a better type of grease for the motor and Gears. Honstly, You can have the same effect for much cheaper by re-greasing an XRC winch!
Here is a link for the one I bought:
http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/152.htm
note that some pictures are not right and that the winch weight is actually 30KG and not 42.5KG. Some body needs to check their websites !
Regarding the prices, here is a list:
The XRC series:
XRC 8000LB: $299.99
XRC 10000LB: $399.99
XRC 8000LB Comp-Series: $449.99
XRC 10000LB Comp-series: $549.99
The X20 (water proof) series:
X20 8000LB: $399.99
X20 10000LB: $499.99
X20 8000LB Comp-Series: $549.99
X20 10000LB Comp-series: $649.99
I bought it from Summitracing.com. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SMT-98310/
They do accept Visa Cards and there is an online shipping calculator. I got the shipping for much cheaper because I ordered bunch of things at once !
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one final thing. XRC 10 Comp series is available while you need to wait until the end of the month to get the X20 version.
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desert_hawk
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thanks, answered all questions as usual.
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nice one man......will remember your monster winch 
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No problems, I just hope that I didn't "over" answered!desert_hawk wrote:thanks, answered all questions as usual.
Nah, It is just a cheap winch. I don't think that a winch is much needed in sand driving. But having it is always nice !Sean wrote:nice one man......will remember your monster winch
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nice shopping list my friend.....can't wait to see this
your delivery and installation dates are missing a year, or am i missing something in this discussion?
your delivery and installation dates are missing a year, or am i missing something in this discussion?
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If you buy a winch youll never regret it!ossme wrote: Nah, It is just a cheap winch. I don't think that a winch is much needed in sand driving. But having it is always nice !
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LOL ! What can I say? I'm over optimistic !!latief wrote:nice shopping list my friend.....can't wait to see this
your delivery and installation dates are missing a year, or am i missing something in this discussion?
Yeah. Better have it and not need it than need it and not have it !waqmaster wrote:If you buy a winch youll never regret it!
Besides, The Mopar Bumper will not like right without a winch on top !
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Yes a winch is really good to have ... better having one then having none.
Don't forget a Sand Anchor as well - this is the part i like also ... being able to winch yourself out if needed
Don't forget a Sand Anchor as well
- this is the part i like also ... being able to winch yourself out if needed http://www.oryx4x4.com
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phone : 0567786537
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#green Jk Sport ( totally struck ) ( 2013 - 2013 )
#white nissan badroll(stuck) ( 2012-2013 )
#silver jk Sahara unlimited ( stock ) ( 2010- )
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Can't wait to see the build up...and thanks for posting the pics. Long live RB.
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THE FUN HAVE JUST STARTED !DesertDawg wrote:Can't wait to see the build up...and thanks for posting the pics. Long live RB.
Big updates will be coming soon as I'm starting to recieve some of the shipments!
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