Plastic parts of steel bumper

[RMansfield]

My steel factory bumper has these protrusions (I’m sure there’s a more technical term) made of plastic. I feel like if I were to accidentally bump into something, even at a slow speed, these would be demolished. Do any aftermarket replacements exist for just this part of the bumper? Otherwise I’m quite satisfied with the rest of it.

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[Y-Guy]

I don't think I've ever seen those on any Gladiator factory bumper. Mine much smaller. The term crush cans comes to mind.

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[D_JT]

Those are obnoxious... I thought those only came with a factory winch? You could probably swap them out with ones from a pre '24.

 

[Gvsukids]

My steel factory bumper has these protrusions (I’m sure there’s a more technical term) made of plastic. I feel like if I were to accidentally bump into something, even at a slow speed, these would be demolished. Do any aftermarket replacements exist for just this part of the bumper? Otherwise I’m quite satisfied with the rest of it.

Those are obnoxious... I thought those only came with a factory winch? You could probably swap them out with ones from a pre '24.

Maybe @AllMoparParts.com knows if they can be swapped? I think the protrusion is there to help protect the fairlead.

 

[Thunderspud]

Maybe @AllMoparParts.com knows if they can be swapped? I think the protrusion is there to help protect the fairlead.

Yeah, if memory serves, those extended versions were included in the older Warn winch mounting plate kits from Mopar. At least they were on our JL. I am sure I have instructions around here somewhere that shows them.......

EDIT: Can't find my instructions, but found these with a search over on the JL forums.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/extended-fog-light-bezels.113658/

 

[D_JT]

I think the protrusion is there to help protect the fairlead.

Correct. But only with factory installed winches. And from what I can tell, OP does not have a factory installed winch.

 

[imallcrawl]

I had that on my YJ, I believe its just bumper pads or guards. First time I've seen it on newer bumpers though. Nice green JT btw! My friend has a Tacoma in the same color

 

[D_JT]

I had that on my YJ, I believe its just bumper pads or guards. First time I've seen it on newer bumpers though.

JK's, JL's and JT's all have bumper guards (bumperets?) from fcatory. None have stock out that far before.

 

[RMansfield]

So, those were with the winch mount kit, and we installed them according to the directions when I added my winch. I just can’t imagine they’re actually going to protect any part of the winch.

 

[imallcrawl]

JK's, JL's and JT's all have bumper guards (bumperets?) from fcatory. None have stock out that far before.

Wow you're right, I didn't even notice it until now

 

[Thunderspud]

So, those were with the winch mount kit, and we installed them according to the directions when I added my winch. I just can’t imagine they’re actually going to protect any part of the winch.

Are you not able to simply replace them with the non-extended versions? The ones you (presumably) removed to install these when you put your winch plate on?

https://parts.allmoparparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-fog-lamp-bezel-right-68295558aa

 

[AllMoparParts.com]

Hi Rick,
They protrude due to the factory winch option. You can swap to the lower profile but will need to swap the crush cans as well. Here is the parts list

Cans
68325052AD
68325051AD

Bezels
68295559AA
68295558AA

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Thank you,
- Benny

 

[Gvsukids]

I just can’t imagine they’re actually going to protect any part of the winch.

Only if you hit the wall square.

 

[Jaxmax]

Those are bigger and uglier then the ones that came with my Mopar Performance Parts mid width bumper. I agree you took off the factory ones why not put them back on?…..Jack

 

[SRFRAT67]

nice color...your Mojave looks cold....

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