Does anybody know what this circle is on the rear bumper?

[RMAG]

I just bought a 2023 gladiator Mojave. I noticed this circle on top of the bumper in front of the license plate. Does anybody know what this is?

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[Terminus33]

Probably some template cutout for a bumper mounted tow ball. Just my guess.

 

[RMAG]

Can someone check their gladiator to see if their bumper has the same thing? If they’re all like that, I’m fine, but if I got some kind of weird damaged one, I would like to know.

 

[DylanM]

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/towing-with-bumper.55969/#post-917473

 

[RMAG]

Thank you for the confirmation. Your search skills exceed mine!

 

[whiteglad]

If your JT did not come with the tow package, the rear crossmember has a provision for a tow ball.

 

[MPMB]

That's where the RFID tag is where the gov't tracks you. the circle is the mini-drone's landing pad when you're under surveillance.

 

[Escape.idiocracy]

That's where the RFID tag is where the gov't tracks you. the circle is the mini-drone's landing pad when you're under surveillance.

You’re joking…. But it’s ligit mounted on the top side of your roll bar…

(All vehicles….)
https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/b...rd-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test/

 

[MPMB]

You’re joking…. But it’s ligit mounted on the top side of your roll bar…

(All vehicles….)
https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/b...rd-volkswagen-and-toyota-flunks-privacy-test/

yup. any vehicle that can accept an OTA connection is a point of data collection/monitoring.

 

[biplaneguy]

Yes, it's where you cut to either install a hitch ball above the bumper (too high for most trailers) or a bolt for a receiver hitch under the bumper. The instructions for the Curt hitch I installed on mine say to drill it with a 2" hole saw.

Now if I could just find a 2" black rubber or plastic plug that will fit over the bolt...

 

[Dls79]

I just bought a 2023 gladiator Mojave. I noticed this circle on top of the bumper in front of the license plate. Does anybody know what this is?

Template for bumper mounted ball. Only for use with a very light trailer.

 

[Jclayc]

Yes, it's where you cut to either install a hitch ball above the bumper (too high for most trailers) or a bolt for a receiver hitch under the bumper. The instructions for the Curt hitch I installed on mine say to drill it with a 2" hole saw.

Now if I could just find a 2" black rubber or plastic plug that will fit over the bolt...

If you find one, let me know. Mine seems to keep all the mud and sand from previous bad decisions in it...

 

[A 2]

Template for bumper mounted ball. Only for use with a very light trailer.

And I assume a very tall trailer. I couldn’t imagine the angle the trailer would need to sit with our high rear bumpers.

 

[SargeDiesel]

If you find one, let me know. Mine seems to keep all the mud and sand from previous bad decisions in it...

Here:


Rubber Hole Plug for 2" Opening - for 1/16" Thick Panel -Grommet Without A Hole - Solid Flush Plug - Seals Opening in Metal Panels - Provides Finished Appearance on Both Sides of Panel (1) https://a.co/d/fUK9Ny4

 

[biplaneguy]

Here:


Rubber Hole Plug for 2" Opening - for 1/16" Thick Panel -Grommet Without A Hole - Solid Flush Plug - Seals Opening in Metal Panels - Provides Finished Appearance on Both Sides of Panel (1) https://a.co/d/fUK9Ny4

Nope, that style won't fit as the top of the bolt is flush with the upper face of the plastic. The plug needs to be hollow or even slightly domed.

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