A work around for the Steel Bumper issue

[WranglerWillys]

That is completely ridiculous. Does the factory know another department in Jeep has the bumpers.

Different company.


The bumpers are placed on in Mobis not FCA.

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[BullMoose1776]

Lots of take-off JL steel bumpers available on Craigslist and the like.

From time to time there are some for sale on the JL Wrangler Forum (sister site to this one).

 

[RockHopper]

In the installation instructions it only shows a single harness to install. I will find out soon enough i suppose.

Apparently our lights haven't been connected yet (we just put the steel bumper and and extra skid on last week). Dealership is going to do it for us in two weeks. I don't yet know the cost, but the have to get the kit for it to work. Will let you know price when I find it out. Paid $500 for the steel bumper from someone who upgraded their front bumper and ~$200 for the skid the fits below the steel bumper (the existing skid for the non steel bumper doesn't fit).

 

[DanOnTheCob]

You might also need a separate wiring kit/harness for the LED lights. I needed to purchase the extra wiring when I did the same thing with my JLUR.

Opened the box and the bumper already has fog lights and harness, so looks like we are good.

 

[RockHopper]

Opened the box and the bumper already has fog lights and harness, so looks like we are good.

Great news! I had to buy my components piecemeal. Your bundle sounds like a more efficient way to go.

 

[IceAge]

I like the Factory steel bumper but then you have to buy that pricey winch kit so it’s not as good as better built bumpers for same cost. I chose this Hauk Predator bumper powder coated factory red LED lights included winch ready for $1000.

The web site says the Gladiator Rubicon is not available. What part number did you order? I would imagine the JL Rubicon is the same. So just order the JL one and that works.

 

[Texops]

The web site says the Gladiator Rubicon is not available. What part number did you order? I would imagine the JL Rubicon is the same. So just order the JL one and that works.

I think it’s BMP-7083 JL should be the same i sent an E-mail and they replied it would fit & it is a perfect fit

 

[bgenlvtex]

The web site says the Gladiator Rubicon is not available. What part number did you order? I would imagine the JL Rubicon is the same. So just order the JL one and that works.

I think I'd just have to put a button on that winch rope and pull it up to the fairlead.

Does that throw a shadow with the rope across that fog light like that?

 

[Cjsmith]

Opened the box and the bumper already has fog lights and harness, so looks like we are good.

Does it, for sure, need a different skid plate? I ordered the JT with standard bumper so I wouldn't be waiting. Going to either order steel upgrade or an after market

 

[DanOnTheCob]

Does it, for sure, need a different skid plate? I ordered the JT with standard bumper so I wouldn't be waiting. Going to either order steel upgrade or an after market

You can rock it minus the skid, really not a big deal as long as your not going off-roading while it’s off, I’ll let u know when I get it installed.

 

[ColdSRT]

Hey bud, can you maybe help clarify the skid deal. I have a skid directly behind my factory plastic rubicon bumper. I believe that is for the sway bar disconnect setup. Is there an additional skid needed with the steel bumper?

 

[bgenlvtex]

Hey bud, can you maybe help clarify the skid deal. I have a skid directly behind my factory plastic rubicon bumper. I believe that is for the sway bar disconnect setup. Is there an additional skid needed with the steel bumper?

There is a skid pan specific to the steel bumper that also serves as mounting/support for it.

 

[Texops]

I think I'd just have to put a button on that winch rope and pull it up to the fairlead.

Does that throw a shadow with the rope across that fog light like that?

It’s not noticeable but you are right it would be better

 

[ColdSRT]

Thanks. Looks like I need to take a closer look at one with that bumper from the factory. I still really want the factory setup but it's getting more expensive the further I look into it.

 

[ColdSRT]

I did a little digging and found a good pic of the skid and how it differs. I think the reason they have the different skid is to make room for the winch plate.

Found this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-steel-bumper-extra-parts.16508/
I'm going to price the parts and if it works out and I can use the Mopar discount, that will save enough to put the whole package, including the winch plate at the same normal price of the bumper by itself. Obviously I will have to do more assembly, but that's half the fun.

Steel bumper parts diagram added for anyone that wants it.

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