CJ style Front bumper on Gladiator

[Ghost Stingray]

Has anyone built and/or installed a simple CJ style bumper on a gladiator. I would like a simple strong steel bumper like I had on my CJ’s.

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[Main Line Willys]

A quick search showed custom C channel bumpers on a different forum that I used to be active on.
Granted these bumpers were on JK's but the same would still apply to JL & JT.

I think a custom bumper could be made pretty easily if I am envisioning what you are thinking about

 

[ASU_Greg]

Make something out of a railroad track, it probably will not bend!

 

[AustyPosty]

https://unofficialuseonly.com/produ...-jl-jlu-jt-gladiator/v/YJ-STY-WNC-BMP-BMP-KIT

Its only for preorder currently, but this is exactly what you're looking for.

 

[Camaroboi13]

https://unofficialuseonly.com/produ...-jl-jlu-jt-gladiator/v/YJ-STY-WNC-BMP-BMP-KIT

Its only for preorder currently, but this is exactly what you're looking for.

Six hundred dollars for a 2x4

 

[AustyPosty]

Six hundred dollars for a 2x4

It also has an integrated Winch plate and removable bumper extensions, but yeah 600 is a lot. I'd personally rather look for a used Rubicon steel front bumper.

 

[Ghost Stingray]

It also has an integrated Winch plate and removable bumper extensions, but yeah 600 is a lot. I'd personally rather look for a used Rubicon steel front bumper.

This is exactly the look that I am going for….but I agree $600 for a 2x4 is insane. But the photo will assist me in finding a welder dude or dudette to whip one up for me

 

[AustyPosty]

This is exactly the look that I am going for….but I agree $600 for a 2x4 is insane. But the photo will assist me in finding a welder dude or dudette to whip one up for me

I will say, I made a "CJ" style front bumper for my JK, just the steel alone was I think 150-200 bucks. Not to mention the cost of integrating a winch plate onto it, painting it, drilling all mounting holes, etc. 600 is pricey, but its not terrible IMO.

 

[m-l_johnny]

That's the beauty of the older Jeeps, it's simpler to fabricate stuff for 'em. I made the bumper for my CJ. (It hadn't been painted black yet when the pic was taken) It's also an air tank for the York compressor.


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[Gregj]

My interpretation of a modern CJ bumper. On my JLU.

Gregj

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

This is exactly the look that I am going for….but I agree $600 for a 2x4 is insane. But the photo will assist me in finding a welder dude or dudette to whip one up for me

I don’t see why it’s insane personally. Looks to be a small operation. It has to be worth their while doesn’t it?

your lot need to get off China pricing elrapido. Nows a good time to give reshoring prices a try

 

[Janster]

If its of any concern to you……but I thought I’d mention it…..

Changing the bumper may change and/or alter the safety mechanism that were designed to protect you in an accident. Airbag deployment, crumble zones…yadda yadda.

Also…. Your insurance company could deny coverage - if they can determine those safety mechanisms didn’t function ‘as intended’ when they should’ve.

 

[Fishhawk]

My interpretation of a modern CJ bumper. On my JLU.

Gregj

 

[Fishhawk]

@ Gregj - that is exactly what I've been looking for, simple, clean, old school look, can you share the name of the manufacture and/or a link to order one? Thanks and happy trails.

 

[Gregj]

@ Gregj - that is exactly what I've been looking for, simple, clean, old school look, can you share the name of the manufacture and/or a link to order one? Thanks and happy trails.

I made the bumpers, both front and rear, out of a piece of 6x6 1/4 wall square tube. Split it down the middle and drilled/cut holes for mounting bolts and fog lights. Welded in the d ring mounts.
If I did it again I would probably use 3/16 wall as it is heavy.

The rear bumper

Gregj

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