Hidden Feature: You have 2 rear bumper steps....

[JoseQ_80]

If you remove the stock reflectors.

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[Kevin_D]

Why not just step on the tow hook?

 

[5chema]

I use the bed rock rail as a step. It’s always available, even when the tailgate is open... and it’s easier to grab the side of the bed to jump inside.

 

[JoseQ_80]

Why not just step on the tow hook?

For me at least, it does not stick out far enough to feel secure stepping on it.

 

[JoseQ_80]

I use the bed rock rail as a step. It’s always available, even when the tailgate is open... and it’s easier to grab the side of the bed to jump inside.

I don't have that yet. I might add that later. I just saw the reflector and thought what if.....

It's free, just requires removing three 7 mm screws.

 

[Kevin_D]

But by removing the reflectors, you then have no rearward reflectors, which are required equipment.

Kevin

 

[JoseQ_80]

But by removing the reflectors, you then have no rearward reflectors, which are required equipment.

Kevin

Two ways to remedy this:

1. Easy: A stick on/bolt on replacement reflector from a truck stop mounted to the left of the space.

2. What I'm looking at is adding spacers with longer screws to re-mount the stock reflector deeper into the fender so you have enough of your foot into the fender to feel secure.

 

[JoseQ_80]

Added grip tape, installed some bike plate reflectors that I had in the garage, will install larger ones later.

 

[FLUndertaker]

But by removing the reflectors, you then have no rearward reflectors, which are required equipment.

Kevin

Teachers pet....

 

[PDiddy]

I use the bed rock rail as a step. It’s always available, even when the tailgate is open... and it’s easier to grab the side of the bed to jump inside.

I use this all the time. It makes a great step.

 

[Oil_Burner]

But by removing the reflectors, you then have no rearward reflectors, which are required equipment.

Kevin

If this is true, then the Rock Hard rear bumper for the JT is not compliant to your statement that reflectors are required equipment.
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-80302.htm

I was looking at pictures of the Wrangler, and I didn't see the reflectors in the stock bumper, but the pictures don't show a lot of detail.

Is it possible that the rear taillights on the JL and JT meet the reflex reflector requirement?

 

[Kevin_D]

Is it possible that the rear taillights on the JL and JT meet the reflex reflector requirement?

The halogen taillights have a small reflectorized band around the outer edge. I don’t know about the LED lights. There is a minimum requirement for the size of the reflective surface.

Hmmm...
Looks like I may have been mistaken. While there is a requirement for rearward-facing reflectors, there doesn't appear to be any size requirement. So the small band may indeed be sufficient.

Kevin

 

[ExitLeft]

But by removing the reflectors, you then have no rearward reflectors, which are required equipment.

Kevin

I haven't actually looked at mine, but I have to assume that the tail lights have reflective red parts just like every other vehicle, no?

 

[Liftr]

How short are the people that need a step into a JT bed??

 

[JoseQ_80]

5'5". Short enough to need this feature.

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