Roxolid Trail Armor?

[GoSlowGetStuck]

Thought for sure if I searched on here for these bumpers I'd find something... either this company is unknown or they recently changed their name. Even searching on Google just turns up a few odd posts and their eBay pages.

http://roxolidtrailarmor.com/welcome.cfm

Not the fanciest bumpers out there, but the price is definitely right IMO. Cheap way to get a couple snatch points and even a winch mount. Does anyone have any experience with them? I am thinking about taking a chance and seeing how they hold up, at the moment I have ripped the stock bumpers off and I have a 4x4 (yes wood) in the back and no bumper in the front, so I need something I can at least put a D-ring on.

Let the flames begin for having a wooden bumper... I thought it was hilarious.

 

[roscoejohnson]

I am also thinking about getting one of these. I won't be able to until next month sometime. Let me know how it goes.

 

[xcm]

function over fashion...
besides, wood was the ORIGINAL composite...
never heard of em, make up a stupid question, call and ask them, if theyre pricks, or even SLIGHTLY sound like cokeheads... go elsewhere

 

[Swamprat]

there cheap, and fairly basic in design. could be a good deal, or there poorly built and thats why there cheap. like XCM said call them, if they seem off a bit go elsewhere

 

[Dirk Pitt]

The mounts on that last one are not sufficient for a decent pull from the rear.

 

[sunburned]

I can't stand bumpers that don't blend in with the rear shape of the XJ. At least you could wrap it around the sides a bit instead of a flat bar across the rear. Looks horrible.

 

[hubs97xj]

Saw these on ebay, and in another thread on a Jeep forum, although I don't remember exactly where. It looks (and reads) like the mounts and tabs are just welded to the tube. Their winch bumper looks downright janky.

 

[eleduardok]

Anyone with experience with these bumpers, let us know. I too looked at them, and for the price seemed a fair upgrade from stock. With the price of steel, I couldnt make them any cheaper including my labor. They look well made from the photos, welds seem clean, and although not the ideal winch plate, I have seen worse...
Let us know, and if you are the owner of roxolid, why arent you here? lol
Ed

 

[GoSlowGetStuck]

I sent an e-mail to Patrick over at Roxolid. He responded promptly and was very friendly. I asked about an availability date for the new rear bumper they are working on, and he said "...some of the companies that I purchase materials from have been shutdown for weeks. They are all back and running now, and we should have the rear bumpers for sale in early Febuary."

I was originally attracted to their entry-level bumpers because of the price. I am not sure about mounting a winch that sees heavy use on the simplistic "razor" bumper, but the newer "crawler" bumper looks like it attaches to the frame well enough. In the pictures it just looks like the plate is sitting on there, but maybe those aren't up to date pictures.

I will let the owner know about this thread, and perhaps he can jump in and answer any of the concerns being brought up.

 

[DanMan2k06]

$400 should get you a LOT more steel than that...

 

[The Box]

I have the front bumper. I got it off ebay a while back for around $250. I like that it has similar lines to the factory bumper. Its definetly a solid bumper, but only two things concern me with it. Although I like the way it looks now, #1 I think slightly tapering the ends would be advantageous and #2 this thing is super heavy. It mounts (somthing like) 16" down the unibody with .25" steel and I think (dont quote me) the d-ring tabs and frame mounts are welded through the bumper not just to it. The winch mount does seem a little thin (3/16" I think) but it came with another 3/16" mount plate to use with it. Overall I like the way it looks and its built solid, but it feels like Im riding around with a fat girl for a hood ornament.

 

[GoSlowGetStuck]

riding around with a fat girl for a hood ornament.

LOL!

The newer front bumper looks like it tapers back some more, and that the winch mount might be a little more secure. The pictures make it look like the D-rings are welded on. For $230 though, when I have zero fab skills or access to tools, I can't really complain.

I will likely be going with the rear bumper w/ tire carrier, since I am in desperate need of a place to put a spare, and don't want to mess with a roof rack yet.

Thanks for letting us know how it worked for you, I'm surprised these guys haven't attracted more of a following in the budget market.

 

[eleduardok]

Let us know how it works out. Save yourself on some shipping and go pick it up! They are just in Goshen. I am interested in the rear as well, let me know how heavy it is.Ed

 

[FleX Jay]

GoSlowGetStuck sent me an email and let me know that he posted this thread. You haven't seen me on here because I don't want be the guy trying to push what he's sellin down someone's throat. I am glad that you are interested in our products. I started Roxolid Trail Armor because I'm an average guy who doesn't have a fortune to spend on his rig. I thing everyone should be able to put a bumper on the front and back of his rig and not have to loose an arm or leg in the process. If you're looking for a bumper that follows every body contour and has fancy logos engraved, hopefully your rich. If you want a product that will fend off trees and rocks, not break the bank, and last for years to come, then we've got a solution for you. All of our products are tested on the trail. They are quality products and you won't be dissapointed.

 

[Mr_Random]

GoSlowGetStuck sent me an email and let me know that he posted this thread. You haven't seen me on here because I don't want be the guy trying to push what he's sellin down someone's throat. I am glad that you are interested in our products. I started Roxolid Trail Armor because I'm an average guy who doesn't have a fortune to spend on his rig. I thing everyone should be able to put a bumper on the front and back of his rig and not have to loose an arm or leg in the process. If you're looking for a bumper that follows every body contour and has fancy logos engraved, hopefully your rich. If you want a product that will fend off trees and rocks, not break the bank, and last for years to come, then we've got a solution for you. All of our products are tested on the trail. They are quality products and you won't be dissapointed.

If I didn't have a dad who could fab, I'd consider your crawler bumper for sure. It's simple, but looks strong and light. I like your philosophy too, I mean on a light rig, why go for something like an ARB bumper when you can have something more fitting to your application?

I know it would add more time and a couple welds, but I'd like to at least suggest you guys have through-bumper mounts. You could probably do it easiest with the crawler bumper, by making the front flat piece extend all the way to the mounts, then welding the angled-back portion from there. Lots of added strength, and I'm sure it wont be much harder at all...

 

[RCP Phx]

The front one doesnt look to bad,but I would trust the rear w/ the tire carrier!

 

[FleX Jay]

I can assure you that it isn't needed. Most people go way over the top when fabbing a bumper. If you consider the strentch of the unibody, the bumper is the strongest part of the whole jeep. With the current construction, you will tear the bumper from the unibody before you damage the bumper.

 

[RCP Phx]

you will tear the bumper from the unibody before you damage the bumper.

Thats what I was talking about,lack of support for that kind of weight/loading.

 

[DanMan2k06]

I would feel kinda iffy with only 2 additional mounting points on each side. Mine takes advantage of all 4 on each side, and I still feel like there should be more. There is a LOT of shear weight on that arm, and it's only multiplied by a bigger tire.

What thickness steel is used for the main bumper and arm?

 

[Turfzilla]

That rear bumper looks like poo poo.:explosion