Motobilt vs Rugged Ridge Build Quality

[Jenneraj]

I have RR Arcus front plus rear bumpers. But first thing I did when they arrived was bring them to local powder coater to have them stripped and custom coated because I don't trust RR finish quality. That said, no problems with either bumper of last several years.

thanks for the input, I do appreciate it.

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[Jenneraj]

So as a guy who has legit owned both those front bumpers and the motobilt rear bumper, I actually have an opinion and insight that matter for once ?

Motobilt Hands Down is better quality, the steel is thicker.
Now that does come with downsides - it's heavier, it comes raw steel, you will have to have it coated or coat it yourself.

Real life - the one time I winched with that RR bumper it groaned like the steel winch plate wanted to give. I've winched several times with my Motobilt bumper and that thing is solid.

Pics for reference -
RR Front bumper -

Motobilt Front -

Motobilt rear end -

Wish you were closer and this had popped up a couple weeks ago, I just sold that rear bumper.
Bob them all!

This is great feedback. With what you provided, I think the motobilt bumpers will work best. Both bumpers look great but I want something that I will have high confidence in. Great looking Gladiator by the way.