Hepta Manufacturing Rear Bumper

[MrFahrenheit]

Looks like this company is making a new rear JT bumper with an integrated hitch. They don't look to be officially testing the hitch for capacity but for those that would buy this bumper I'm guessing that's not a deal breaker. I sent a message to see if this works with factory Rubicon bed sliders or not. I'll update when I hear back.

EDIT: Got an update back that how well it integrates with the factory bed sliders should be known soon but there are some bed sliders in the works from this company as well.

No pictures of it actually on a JT but it looks like it tucks in tighter to the truck as well. Might be a good compliment for those with the Oracle flush mount tails.

Link: https://www.heptamfg.com/collections/parts/products/jeep-gladiator-rear-bumper

Finally a gladiator bumper that looks like it was actually designed for a Jeep. Made with 3/16 P&O steel, all laser cut and formed. New bumper replaces the entire factory hitch instead of just bolting to it to gain 9" up and 5" forward and equally way more ground clearance and help out that departure angle. New bumper mounts to the frame the exact same way as the factory hitch.

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[ThatStinging_Jeep]

Ohhhh dude that looks amazing,and better yet it has an integrated hitch wich is what I'm looking for since that's the whole reason I even want an aftermarket rear bumper

 

[nocoast_jt]

Ohhhh dude that looks amazing,and better yet it has an integrated hitch wich is what I'm looking for since that's the whole reason I even want an aftermarket rear bumper

The integrated hitch likely removes the factory crossmember that provides strength for the hitch. Doubtful you'd want to tow anything substantial with that bumper. The bumper definitely has a rock crawler feel to it so maybe that is ok.

I had a Crawler Concepts rear bumper on my JKU with integrated hitch and had to fab a cross brace to add support for the hitch mount. Towed a 3,000lb trailer just fine.

I am also interested in this bumper but need more details about the back side of it and what's removed from the factory bumper/hitch mount.

 

[FLUndertaker]

But alas it has no cut outs for real rearward facing lights. Ugh. How hard is it? We need shackle tabs AND cube light cut outs!! No one seems to include both. WTF?

 

[rharr]

good news is the thing looks to be cnc cut out of plate then bent, might be worth a call to see if he can add or remove some cut outs for a few extra hours of his time.

 

[nocoast_jt]

But alas it has no cut outs for real rearward facing lights. Ugh. How hard is it? We need shackle tabs AND cube light cut outs!! No one seems to include both. WTF?

This bumper is way different than almost everything on the market for rear Gladiator bumpers. This thing is high and tight with an integrated hitch. I think only Red Summit Machine Works is the only other rear bumper with integrated hitch, tabs, and lights, https://redsummitmachineworks.com/c...hitch-and-bumper-combo-maximum-coverage-steel

Don't want to hijack but the Hepta and Red Summit are on my short list. In general, I love the Hepta design but not excited about putting the license plate on the gate. The Red Summit is pretty slick, but not sure about the 3-piece corners.

 

[MrFahrenheit]

Don't want to hijack but the Hepta and Red Summit are on my short list. In general, I love the Hepta design but not excited about putting the license plate on the gate. The Red Summit is pretty slick, but not sure about the 3-piece corners.

I wouldn't be using their plate bracket. If I got this bumper I'd just buy a YJ license plate bracket (https://www.quadratec.com/p/omix/license-plate-bracket-wrangler-yj-11233.01) drill some holes in the bumper and bolt it over the hitch. The YJ license plate bracket was on a hinged spring. Just mount it so it flips down to give access to the hitch.

 

[LordEnzo]

This bumper's direct competition is DV8 rear bumper for 699. Which I prefer since it has cutouts for included bumper lights and relocated license plate holder. No tabs for shackles, but who cares, put a hitch shackle. Only real downside is there's no cutouts for sensors, but I could personally do without. And when I called, they claim their hitch retains factory tow ratings.

 

[nocoast_jt]

This bumper's direct competition is DV8 rear bumper for 699. Which I prefer since it has cutouts for included bumper lights and relocated license plate holder. No tabs for shackles, but who cares, put a hitch shackle. Only real downside is there's no cutouts for sensors, but I could personally do without. And when I called, they claim their hitch retains factory tow ratings.

I've never been a fan of DV8's stuff but that bumper is pretty decent! Thanks for sharing as I wasn't aware of it.

The accessory hitch looks stout and it seems like it would not effect the tow rating. Both the DV8 and Hepta require you to mount the trailer pin connector somewhere else.

 

[LordEnzo]

As for the 7-4 pin connector, just have someone cut the hole near the receiver and remount it. Curious as to ur experience with dv8? Never owned their products, but looking at a few for future mods.

 

[Free2roam]

This bumper is way different than almost everything on the market for rear Gladiator bumpers. This thing is high and tight with an integrated hitch. I think only Red Summit Machine Works is the only other rear bumper with integrated hitch, tabs, and lights, https://redsummitmachineworks.com/c...hitch-and-bumper-combo-maximum-coverage-steel

Don't want to hijack but the Hepta and Red Summit are on my short list. In general, I love the Hepta design but not excited about putting the license plate on the gate. The Red Summit is pretty slick, but not sure about the 3-piece corners.

From what I've heard. Red summit is no longer in the bumper or off road business. I tried to get his Alpha aluminum front one. Even getting a picture was like pulling teeth. Love the design of the rear he made with full coverage. I'm hoping to find one out of aluminum that offers the same coverage. Probably going to have to go custom made. Ugggg $$$$$$$$

 

[nocoast_jt]

As for the 7-4 pin connector, just have someone cut the hole near the receiver and remount it. Curious as to ur experience with dv8? Never owned their products, but looking at a few for future mods.

Definitely could do that. I was noting this as its more work. Not saying that's a bad thing as I am considering keeping the stock bumper and hiding a hitch behind the license plate.

No real world experience with DV8, I've just never been drawn to their designs I suppose.

 

[RodRecket]

But alas it has no cut outs for real rearward facing lights. Ugh. How hard is it? We need shackle tabs AND cube light cut outs!! No one seems to include both. WTF?

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