New member with questions

[deanocraft]

I recently bought a 2023 JT Rubicon with the 3.6 and 6speed manual. I’m loving the truck, but I want to change a couple things and I’m looking for advice.

I want to add a winch, and I like the look of a stubby bumper. My truck came with the plastic bumper. The OEM steel bumper looks good to me, but seems a bit expensive! Im wondering if there are takeoff’s available. I have looked at lots of options on the web, but the truck has factory LED’s and I’m having trouble finding a stubby that takes them and will allow use of the Rubicon front skid plate.

I’m also looking for 1 takeoff matching rim to put on my spare so I can get it into the rotation.

I joined this forum hoping to gain some knowledge and hook up with some people who have common interests. I also hoped to find out where all the takeoff parts are sold! I’m not sure how to get access to the members marketplace on here… I can’t find the rules posted anywhere. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it! I’m located in Western NC. A picture of the truck is attached.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

There are hundreds of different style bumpers out there so just have to look around and find what looks good to you. As far as winches there are a few you can go with but a lot are going with the Badlands 12k and hen they go on sale at Harbor Freight.

for take offs and such if you go to “Forums” and scroll down towards the bottom there is a section called “Member Marketplace” pretty sure that’s where the sales are.

 

[deanocraft]

Thank you for the reply. I apparently have not met some criteria to see that section of the forum. It is not visible to me. If it is as simple as a count of my posts, then I’ll just keep posting! I can’t seem to find the forum rules either, so I’m just guessing…

I’m coming from a Ram 1500, and the LED lights on the jeep are awesome by comparison. I have spent some time looking at all those thousands of bumpers. I’m just hoping to keep those great lights! I know some of you rubicon drivers have already cracked the code on bumpers that use those lights. If there is a downside to keeping them, please let me know that as well.

 

[Gvsukids]

I apparently have not met some criteria to see that section of the forum. It is not visible to me. If it is as simple as a count of my posts, then I’ll just keep posting!

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/forums/member-marketplace.62/

You can find a lot of answers by Googling, and adding "Jeep Gladiator" at the end.

 

[deanocraft]

Thanks for the link GVSU. Your Google-fu is the best!

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Thanks for the link GVSU. Your Google-fu is the best!

Yep. Get used to that. If there is something to be found Gvsu will find it and post a link. EVERY time!!

 

[DirkG]

Congrats and welcome to the forum

I've been on a lot of car forums and this is one of the best forums for vehicle knowledge and consistent content and information. If you need any info on your Rubicon, this forum should have it. And if not, as you probably know, the Gladiator is basically a Wrangler with a pickup bed, so the sister Wrangler site (linked above) is a great resource as well.

 

[SoCal Gunner]

I recently bought a 2023 JT Rubicon with the 3.6 and 6speed manual. I’m loving the truck, but I want to change a couple things and I’m looking for advice.

I want to add a winch, and I like the look of a stubby bumper. My truck came with the plastic bumper. The OEM steel bumper looks good to me, but seems a bit expensive! Im wondering if there are takeoff’s available. I have looked at lots of options on the web, but the truck has factory LED’s and I’m having trouble finding a stubby that takes them and will allow use of the Rubicon front skid plate.

I’m also looking for 1 takeoff matching rim to put on my spare so I can get it into the rotation.

I joined this forum hoping to gain some knowledge and hook up with some people who have common interests. I also hoped to find out where all the takeoff parts are sold! I’m not sure how to get access to the members marketplace on here… I can’t find the rules posted anywhere. If anyone can help, I would appreciate it! I’m located in Western NC. A picture of the truck is attached.

Take a look at Rock Hard Bumpers with lowered winch plate. They have Aluminum versions to offset the weight of the winch some. They have an integrated skid so you can drop your factory one.
https://www.rockhard4x4.com/category_s/494.htm

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